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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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help with new spring rates..

so i have the HSD coil overs in my car at the moment, and ive been searching for front swift springs but i see they come in different sizes. was just wondering what size would be ideal?

the sizes are here:

SWIFT COILOVER REPLACEMENT LINEAR SPRINGS 5 INCH LENGH 2.5IN/65MM ID

SWIFT COILOVER REPLACEMENT LINEAR SPRINGS 6 INCH LENGH 2.5IN/65MM ID

SWIFT COILOVER REPLACEMENT LINEAR SPRINGS 7 INCH LENGH 2.5IN/65MM ID

SWIFT COILOVER REPLACEMENT LINEAR SPRINGS 8 INCH LENGH 2.5IN/65MM ID
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 12:59 PM
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It all depends what your goal is. The longer the spring the more travel you're able to have but if you are wanting to go super low stance nation type a shorter spring with a higher spring rate would be ideal. But if you are wanting to enjoy the car and drive aggressively going with a longer spring with a moderate to high spring rate can give great handling with decent suspension travel and would give comfort and handling together.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SaltyBalt
It all depends what your goal is. The longer the spring the more travel you're able to have but if you are wanting to go super low stance nation type a shorter spring with a higher spring rate would be ideal. But if you are wanting to enjoy the car and drive aggressively going with a longer spring with a moderate to high spring rate can give great handling with decent suspension travel and would give comfort and handling together.

i have 14K for the rear, the plan was to get 12K for the fronts.
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by brxttz
i have 14K for the rear, the plan was to get 12K for the fronts.
You'd want higher or even rates in the front. Gotta remember you've got the weight of the engine and trans up front.
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Old Mar 9, 2017 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SaltyBalt
You'd want higher or even rates in the front. Gotta remember you've got the weight of the engine and trans up front.
right, you don't think 12k would be enough?
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 07:55 PM
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12k is a pretty heavy spring. I've got 8k in the front and 9k in the rear on my Stance coils and I want to go to a square 7k or 6k setup as it is too stiff for me and probably also too stiff for the suspension to perform properly.
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Old Mar 20, 2017 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Flarfignewton
12k is a pretty heavy spring. I've got 8k in the front and 9k in the rear on my Stance coils and I want to go to a square 7k or 6k setup as it is too stiff for me and probably also too stiff for the suspension to perform properly.
i would like stiff because of rubbing issues lmfao....
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