275 springs too soft for stok shox???
07-10-2009, 02:40 PM
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275 springs too soft for stok shox??? ???? I'm wantin to lower the car a bit but also want something to help weight transfer. The car is a wkend warrior. Its either showing or dragging. Not much driving other than that. Thanks
07-10-2009, 03:17 PM
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Nothing is too soft for stock shocks.
I'm assuming your asking the wrong question though and really want to know how to get better weight transfer or a little better edge at launching.
I'm assuming your asking the wrong question though and really want to know how to get better weight transfer or a little better edge at launching.
07-11-2009, 08:21 AM
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The spring rate won't blow anything. What blows them is that the spring rate is too soft to keep the car up, and it'll bottom the shock out by fully compressing it. This is what kills all the internal valving of the shock. A set of bumpstops will prevent that.
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Have not seen that anywhere.... those were two goals i'd like to meet. wanting a more aggressive stance, but not wantin to use lowering springs bc of their higher compression rate. Lowering springs are designed more for Handleing, correct?? I am wanting something for drag racing not road carving. I'm trying to have my Cake and Eat it Too!!!!
07-11-2009, 10:49 AM
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In order to do that I would recommend a QA1 front coil over kit like this- http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=166
However if it is going to see some street driving and there is minimal weight reduction in the front of the car I recommend the non R-series shocks and the 300lb springs. 275lb is just to soft for the street I feel and does not turn nicely.
A coil over kit like this allows you to adjust the front ride height and also allows you to adjust the shocks.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
However if it is going to see some street driving and there is minimal weight reduction in the front of the car I recommend the non R-series shocks and the 300lb springs. 275lb is just to soft for the street I feel and does not turn nicely.
A coil over kit like this allows you to adjust the front ride height and also allows you to adjust the shocks.
Hope that helps!
Ryan