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Old 06-12-2004, 10:38 AM
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hey i got kyb gr-2 shocks, i want to add some coilovers, what are some good spring rates? i know these shocks cant take much more than stock. what is stock? i have a 95 civic coupe and am a daily driver no autox or drag.
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i believe most manufacturers use a 400-600 sprign rate for civics.
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so what would be an ideal spring rate be?
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anybody????
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ideal spring rate is infinately relative. drag? autox? cruising? stunnin'? lowridin? higher rates in the rear allow for less understeer generally and better launching at the strip. remember these are general guidlines. also 400 600 sounds pretty right. just go more or less depending on your intentions. i don't have any specific rates on mine so my input is limited.
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