weltmeister springs - which do you suggest., how much difference is there between #100 & #140's? Options

[DRPHIL914]

I have a 75 2.0, with 8spoke empi 15" 4 lug, and 195/55 performance tires. Currently have bilistein sport shocks, adjustable with newer #100 springs. When set higher to give better clearance its pretty bouncy, so I moved them down 3 notches to take tension off springs but before I rolled the fender lips they would have almost zero clearance on outside.

Would going to #140s help. I know there is an inch diff in height so if I put the shock setting higher- more pressure on the spring I will get a little higher ride, but will it be too stiff for daily driving and the occasional d.e. on the road course- robeling road? It should bounce less but .

Anyone used this combination? I've not had the #140s but have a chance to buy some.
Need some I.put to make a decision on this.

Thanks

Phil

I also have stock sway bar with new bushings

[pcar916]

I'd go for the 140's in a heartbeat.

They will transform the handling but might require that you make a change to the front as well. If the front is less stiff than it should be to be to balance with the 140's, then you'll wind up with more oversteer than 100# rear springs will get you. You can tweak this out with front sway bar settings or a torsion bar swap if it's more than you can do with tire pressures and shock settings (if you have adjustable front shocks).



As far as stressing the shocks or the springs... I'd simply get the car to handle properly regardless of which part is stressed more. That's the name of the game.

Good luck