Fiberglass Coil springs

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11-06-2011, 06:15 PM

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Fiberglass Coil springs

my friend has a fiberglass leaf spring in his corvette, do they make these in a coil spring design? trying to save some weight

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11-06-2011, 10:57 PM

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dont think fiberglass would last in a coil design.......and springs dont weigh that much anyway

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11-07-2011, 12:22 AM

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You need some carbon fiber brah!

But seriously I don't think it's a good idea. There are plenty of other ways to lose some weight.

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11-07-2011, 03:42 AM

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dont think fiberglass would last in a coil design.......and springs dont weigh that much anyway

Ya they do, heavy suckers

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11-07-2011, 10:40 AM

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Contact Sam Strano, his springs are lighter than stock and are regarded as one of, if not, the best replacements (without going to coil-overs).

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