i heard 800lb in the rear are good as far as spring rate. What is a good shock to match that spring with? also who makes the springs in different spring rates?

 

Eibach makes their ERS springs in all sizes and spring rates for use on most any coilover system. They make both 2.25 and 2.5" diameter springs. Ground Controls use 2.5" diameter springs.

As for a shock, not sure what would be able to handle an 800 lb spring. Perhaps Bilstein HD's? Not sure on that, though. You may need to contact Bilstein and ask them about it.

 

the koni shock or Agx shock couldnt handle the 800lb spring rate?

 

I used KYB AGX's with 800lb ERS springs on my CRX. Worked pretty good, the KYB's lasted for about 2 seasons. Best 60ft I got out of them was a 1.65. It's a very affordable set-up.

 

where do i buy the eibach ers springs? i cant seem to find them anywhere.

 

www.eibach.com under Applications or www.ground-control.com

 

thats ridiculous. 800 lbs is not a good spring rate for the rear of a crx.

i wouldnt go more than 450 in the rear. for streetability and performance.

 

either way im having a hell of a time trying to find these damn eibach ers springs

 

call opmautosports in georgia, or just call ground control. GC is west coast distributor of ERS.

 

thanks man.

 

not good even for drag racing?

 

yea im not really looking for streetability, just drg racing

 

why even have rear suspension then?

 

Don't some classes require it?

I know the hot rod guys pull the trailing arms and mount a solid axle back there. And even then, they still use shocks and springs, just very very stiff ones.

I think the only time a FWD drag car runs a soft rear suspension is when wheelie bars are used.

Though, I've been out of drag racing for a long, long time.