deviant1

what spring rate can tokico illuminas handle up to?

also, what spring rate for the rear would go good with a 330 front spring rate?
front is 8" x 2.5" x 330
my current rear setup is 7" x 2.5" x 250 (OTS GC kit)

CRX Lee

Info like what the car is and what you do with it would be helpful. too much void here to tell anything plus it is completely leaving out anything to do with personal preference.

deviant1

this is on a EK hatch, 205/45/16 wheels, 22mm ITR rear sway w/beaks, 26mm front Si sway. i want the car to handle really well. with my GC setup, it was ok but i was riding on bumpstops in the front for some reason. it was only lowered enough to eliminate the wheel gap. i purchased a set of H&R race springs and that just slammed my car. rubbing everywhere and noises. so i'm going to throw my GC back on but wanted to upgrade the rear to a stiffer spring. the fronts are at 330 already, which is kinda good (isnt it?). i just think my rear is way too soft - 250. i do not autox at all. its mainly a street car. i may autox with some friends occasionaly tho.

i was looking into a F 330 R 400 setup that way i only need to buy a set of new/used rear springs.

.RJ

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deviant1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with my GC setup, it was ok but i was riding on bumpstops in the front for some reason.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Springs too soft or the ride height was too low...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> it was only lowered enough to eliminate the wheel gap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not really a worthwhile measurement in suspension setup

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*moved to EG forum*

deviant1

you think 330 is too soft for the front?

.RJ

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deviant1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you think 330 is too soft for the front?</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you're bottoming out, its too soft for the ride height.

deviant1

i shortened the bumpstops to one inch each and im going to buy those ground control extension mounts for the front. you think that would help? i never got a chance to throw the GCs back after trimming the bumpstop. it might not be resting on them anymore. but you think it would be better now?

maybe F 400 R 475ish?

.RJ

The upper mounts will help.... or you could raise the car up.

deviant1

the car isnt really that low. thats why i never understood why it was on the bumpstops

.RJ

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by deviant1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the car isnt really that low. thats why i never understood why it was on the bumpstops</TD></TR></TABLE>

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deviant1

yea, but my tires werent even tucking when iwas riding on bumpstops. now with my h&r race springs, i tuck and im not on bumpstops. i could never figure it out.

.RJ

I'm not sure what you dont understand.

If you have rubbing or bottoming issues you need stiffer springs or you need to raise the car. Its very simple... has nothing to do with wheel gap or "tuck".

gamby

Were you supposed to cut the bumpstops during the install??? If they are stock size, they might be too big.

Just a guess...

deviant1

i trimmed the all the bumpstops to one inch long