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> Rear Spring Rate Increase!
nine14cats
post Apr 28 2003, 02:54 PM
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Hey Guys,

Need help on suspension/rear spring rates. I was running an auto-x this weekend and did well. However, I was carrying enough speed around corners that I was lifting the inside front wheel in the air going through turns. I also would scream through a back straight before a hard turn and when I would brake hard, the rear of the car started hopping. The tires were still turning in the rear, but the rear would hop. I'm talking about really HARD braking.

I was wondering if I need heavier springs in the back (200lbs or better). I've got 23mm torsion bars up front, 22mm sway adjustable up front, 16mm sway in the rear, 180lbs springs in the rear. Bisteins all the way around.

Any suggestions to the remedy. I was staying up amongst the leaders, but it seems 4 wheels of grip would be better than 3. And the hopping (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) I don't like.......

Thanks,

Bill P.

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Brad Roberts
post Apr 28 2003, 03:33 PM
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6cyl.. car we run 225's or 250's

This requires you to go adjustable coil over. The spring rates available are in 25lb increments and then you can run 5lb helper springs if you really want to dial in the spring rates.


I'll show you a pic here in a minute or two.

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