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What coilover springs would you recomment...

Discussion in 'Suspension, Chassis and Tire Tech' started by wazslow, Aug 8, 2007.

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  1. wazslow

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    What setup would you recommend for my car? I think its time to upgrade to adjustable stuff. Now that the car is going 166mph on only 17lbs of boost. Car weighs 3535 with me in it if that matters... :2thumbs:

    I want to do the strange double adj coilovers in the rear and strangs 10 way struts up front. What would you recommend as far as springs go? lb, length etc...

    Thanks
     
    wazslow, Aug 8, 2007
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  2. onefst86gt

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    i've got strange 10 ways up front with 14x150 springs on front and QA1 single adjustable on back with 12x130's. :2thumbs:
     
    onefst86gt, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. Mike Gager

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    check the suspension database, find a car with your similar setup and see what they are using, then go from there


    however i think youll find (or at least i did) theres no "magic" combo of parts. 2 identical cars can use totally different parts with the exact same results. i say get a basic understanding of what the parts do and choose based on price/quality
     
    Mike Gager, Aug 8, 2007
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  4. pudster1

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    130 # springs are what all drag radial guys run :2thumbs:
     
    pudster1, Aug 8, 2007
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  5. Tims86-9.80

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    Not all.
     
    Tims86-9.80, Aug 8, 2007
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  6. ShaneH

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    Me either. I run 110s.
     
    ShaneH, Aug 8, 2007
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  7. pudster1

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    im sorry tim - HE WANTED TO KNOW WHAT FAST DRAG RADIAL GUYS RUN :chacha: :2thumbs: gotcha biatch
    _______________________________________________________________________________

    :chacha: :'(
     
    pudster1, Aug 8, 2007
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  8. Tims86-9.80

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    If thats the case you can now leave this discussion. :eek:


    Or wait for a call back from [glow=red,2,300]your[/glow] suspension god. Hope he returns your call faster then he ships cages. HOW YOU LIKE THEM APPLES
     
    Tims86-9.80, Aug 9, 2007
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  9. TeamZmotorsports

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    OH SNAP!!!
     
    TeamZmotorsports, Aug 9, 2007
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  10. ShaneH

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    Damn! I bet those bitch slap marks are gonna be there for a while!
     
    ShaneH, Aug 9, 2007
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  11. pudster1

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    :ripped: :help: :bang: :D
     
    pudster1, Aug 9, 2007
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  12. Drlee50

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    our cars weight the same-- i tried 150lb x 14" springs and it was too soft to drive on the street. (coil bind bad) went to 175's and they work fine, may be a bit too stiff for drag racing. i bought some 160 hypercoils and willl let you know when the car is running again.. i have 110's in the back 14"

    stange double adj rear and 10 way single adj in front.
     
    Drlee50, Aug 9, 2007
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  13. Jake

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    Maybe theres a secret fairy dust you use on them but I only use enough spring to hold the back of the car up.:D I just look up my rear weight and use that recommended spring.
     
    Jake, Aug 10, 2007
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  14. KEVINS

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    I agree on the fairy dust..LOL..

    ks
     
    KEVINS, Aug 10, 2007
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  15. PONTIAC SLEEPER

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    X 2 on looking up the rear car weight to recomended spring. And If your playing with Fairy's Keep that to your self... PLEASE.... :lh: :ras: :moa: :banana:
     
    PONTIAC SLEEPER, Aug 10, 2007
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  16. Jake

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    I'm hugry for knowledge Kevin.:D Is there anything more to picking rear springs than just by weight?
     
    Jake, Aug 10, 2007
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  17. KEVINS

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    Color is very important. Black powder coating tends to absorb heat more than silver and can cause the springs to sag/get soft after a full day of racing. I recommend at least painting them a lighter color before installing them..

    KS
     
    KEVINS, Aug 10, 2007
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  18. KEVINS

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    :ras:

    ks
     
    KEVINS, Aug 10, 2007
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  19. PONTIAC SLEEPER

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    :2thumbs: Thanks for pointing that out.... :lh: :ras: :lau:
     
    PONTIAC SLEEPER, Aug 10, 2007
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  20. Jake

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    I'll keep that in mind! :D:D (As I nearly feel out my chair laughing at that!)
     
    Jake, Aug 10, 2007
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