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03-01-2002, 03:48 PM

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can someone give me an explanation about spring rates? what is the difference between 350 lb springs and 450 lb springs.

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03-01-2002, 04:02 PM

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Re: spring rate (servion)

Spring rate refers to the amount of force (measured as lbs.) it would take to compress (squeeze) the spring 1 inch.

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03-01-2002, 04:07 PM

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Re: spring rate (honda93)

so the higher the number the stiffer the spring?

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03-01-2002, 04:12 PM

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Re: spring rate (honda93)

and what is a decent spring rate for my 93 Si?
I'm interested in setting up the car for autocross as well as a daily driver

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Re: spring rate (servion)

my friend who drag raced had a nice set up

650lbs in teh front 1000 in the rear... boy that was a fun car to ride in

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03-01-2002, 10:38 PM

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Re: spring rate (IM ALL SHO)

I am currently getting ready to drop in my JDM H22 with LSD, Spoon ECU, and RSR Header and recently purchased some coilovers. I am using Skunk2 coilovers and I have spring rates of 700 in front and back. Lemme tell ya, its pretty stiff. Ok, ok its stiff as **** but it gets the job done and it'll be really good when my motor is in. I recommend a spring rate of 500 for road coursing and daily driving.