7in springs?, anyone using them? Options

[TimT]

Im continuing to sort out my 914, Still cant figure out what springs are in my car I just know they are heavy.

They appear to be heavier than the 550# I have on the rear of my 911 . The p/o told me they were from Racers Group but couldnt remember the what rate springs they were. Had the car on a lift yesterday took the wheels off and cant find any marks on the springs indicating the spring rate.

My friend has a selection of 7X2 1/4 eibach springs at his shop ranging from #350-#650 Im thinking of trying #450 up front and #350 in the rear. Do you think im heading in the right direction? or should I use the same rate at all 4 corners?

Any of you guys using 7" springs?

Thanks for any insight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

[TimT]

OK Im back 914 newbie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Had the car on my friends Hunter alignment rack, was able to get the rear dialed in.

alignment specs

FR -1.9 camber, 0 toe, 5.2 caster
FL -2.1 camber, 0 toe, 5.2 caster
RR -1.8 camber, 0 toe
RL -1.9 camber, 0 toe

I would have liked to get some more toe in on the rear wheels but ran out adjustment...what do you guys do to get toe in, in the rear? On my 911 1/8" per wheel is a good toe target.. I was looking to get some toe in........ prior to this adjustment i had 1/2 deg toe out on each rear wheel...

I also measure the springs and calculated the spring rate.... my results are #650 springs all around....

This sounds way to heavy for a #2100 car.

The guy who set up the suspension works for Kevin Bucklers race team... so I think he may know a bit about car set up but the springs are way to heavy....what do you guys think about #450 all around?

Thanks again..... any input is appreciated

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