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coil-over users

What spring rates are you using, what car and application?

FYI I'm looking for a rate comparable to stock for a TC.
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coil-over users

Reply #1
Stock rate was ~415 lb/in up front and ~210 lb/in out back.

This would correlate to a ~115 lb/in coil-over spring in front and ~93 lb/in out back.

I currently have 275 lb/in coil-over springs in front with the factory springs out back. There is a definite mismatch between the front and rears.

The 275s up front are a lot stiffer than the factory springs, but they aren't really uncomfortable.

coil-over users

Reply #2
These guys have four choices, 12"/250s, 14"/175s, 14"/150s and no springs.

http://dynamicracingproducts.com/AutoPartsStore/product_info.php?cPath=1_18&products_id=214

As I understand it, 14" is a bit tall for a coil over spring?

Jeremy, what engine do you have?  Relocated battery?  Any other weight changes?

Thanks
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Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

coil-over users

Reply #3
I have the CFI 3.8L with all the options still installed. Battery in factory location. 12" springs.

coil-over users

Reply #4
400's, but im not goin for anything near stock rates ;)
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coil-over users

Reply #5
Thanks for the feedback.
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Twin '85 TCs
White/ Grey 2-tone
#1 (left): undergoing top-to-bottom rebuild     
#2 (right): DD, power everything (sorta)
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]