Just wanted to see if anyone on the boards has spoon springs on there itr… if so, any feedback on the springs… is it to ruff for daily use, etc…. Thanks for any feedbacks...

 

I had them on my car a few years back and they were fine for daily use for me but everyone is going to have a different opinion of what is too stiff for daily use. Wish I could give more feedback on them but I didnt have them on my car for long because I found a set of coilovers a few months after installing them on my car.

 

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Any input will help.. just trying to get a general idea on the springs since they are a little stiffer than normal aftermarket spring..Thanks again..

 

I had them on my car with stock shocks and i loved them. Ride height was good and ride was pretty comfortable.

 

I had them on my R, coupled with bilstein sport shocks. The ride comfort was very dependent upon which tire I had. That setup with Azenis was very rough ride, however with potenza's it felt a lot more comfortable. Just don't use that setup with a very stiff sidewall, and it'll be fine. As far as performance, they are great, imo.

 

I always thought spring were springs. Just know the rates you want and the travel and you should be set. Shocks are what makes the ride good or bad.

 

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just make sure you have a set of nice shocks to match

ITR specific bilstein sports are a great choice

 

Thanks for the info guys..

 

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Yep, pretty much. Springs effect ride height, shocks control the ride quality.

 

what are the spring rates on the Spoon springs? i have been thinking about getting some for a while also.

 

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The Spoon progressive springs are (front) 6.5kg/mm and (rear) 5.5 kg/mm... and the stock i think is rated at front 3.6 rear 2.0....

 

How much is the drop on the spoon springs?

 

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I had them on my ITR about 7 years ago, in the early stages of modifying.

They're not too bad. Fairly comfortable. Heavy springs on the front, so you won't get in too much trouble in emergencies.

They were designed to be used with the OEM dampers, although Spoon always admitted that they would wear the OEM dampers more quickly than if you'd had the stock springs.

They were also designed for the JDM ITR, which has a very slightly bigger rear swaybar, just FYI.

It's a very mild drop, but make sure that you get a good four wheel alignment after making a change like this.

 

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Well, sort of.

The Spoon springs are progressive, whereas a company like Eibach will sell straight rate springs.

For a daily driver, you might want progressive springs.

If it's a car that you frequently track, you will want a straight rate spring.

You also have to bear in mind the spring rates that the shocks will carry. The OEM dampers and Koni Yellow will only take springs in the 500-600# range before you start wearing them out more quickly than you are willing to tolerate.

By contrast, the Showa N1 dampers will take about three times that weight before you're getting in trouble.

 

i have the spoon progressives on spoon fixed dampers. i use this setup because i dd my car but also want something a little stiffer than stock when i take it to the track, it has been a flawless combo for me so far. when i pick up my new ruckus, then i'll be upgrading to something less streetable.

 

I have the Spoon Progressives on my R.... and I daily drive my car too.... they are fine... and I'm still on the stock shocks/struts.... looking to switch over to the Bilsteins soon... as soon as I have some time... I have had the Bilsteins in hand for a couple of months now, but as the weather has been crazy.. no time.. but they are great... probably in the future I will upgrade to a coilover setup, like the Bilstein PSS9s that I have on my S.... but all in all.. I have been pleased with the springs...

 

I have been on these springs for about 3 years now. I think I am tired of them, mainly because the car just doesn't like those potholes. With that said, I think I am looking to get some PIC coilover setup. I know the PIC will be way more stiff, but for what I want out of the ITR, I think that will be best.

 

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Hopefully this gives you an idea....