so i'm getting my koni/GC setup here in a couple weeks... and i was wondering what spring rates everyone else is running and how it handles/rides.. i've gotten some really good recomendations from a fellow ht member.. i'm just trying to gather everyone elses info... my initial plans are 450f and 400r whats everyone elses opinion? i would like it to ride decent.. i like my car to handle Very well and that is more important than ride comfort...

 

ride height and tires used are needed to comment on this

 

are you wanting to roll super slammed? moderate?.. plan on autox any?.. or just daily driving?

i have 450r 400f on my daily, it's a bit stiff but it does fine when i go autox.. i'm also tuckin tire all around

 

wheels are tires are going to be Si's with 205/50/15's s-drives.... lowered flush with fender wells not tucking...

 

450/400 will work, so will 400/350. if you ever plan to use a better tire than the s drive go 450/400 and or if track time is in the future. if you just street drive and are staying on harder tires you'll probably enjoy 400/350 more

 

I have Dunlop Z1's (195-55-15) and picking up some 450f/550r koni/gc's with two pair of extended top hats. Want to BARELY tuck tire.

I'm thinking the 550r might be a little much. I don't plan on tracking or anything. If so, a new set of 350's for the rear won't be much. It'll at least smooth out bumps. Really need an ASR/ITR brace/sway bar combo to beef up the rear.

 

ya i think 550 for the rear would be a bit much.. your ride would goto crap wouldn't it?? and since your gonna have that beefy bar in the rear i don't see why you would want such a high spring rate for the rear.. thats just what i've picked up on from other members..

 

anyone else?

 

basically your rear spring rate will determine how your car "rides".. and i have 195/55/15 s drives on my daily, tuckin all around, no rubbing at all!

 

oh, and also i have a camber kit in the rear running -1.5, and none in the front so i'm at -4.5

 

I'm not sure how rough it's going to be, but I wanted to give it a try. I've seen those spring rates used a lot. If it's too harsh, Weaksauce sells extra springs for like $45 each. So, that isn't bad...

I don't have the brace and sway bar yet. Not at the top of my list. So, it'll be a little bit.

Plus, you have to understand that I'm getting this setup for only 575. So yeah, It's worth a try.

 

that's what i would do, try the rates you have and adjust accordingly

 

so when i order my 450F and 400R am i going to want to tell them that i want 8" springs in front and back? are are they going to know? i've noticed alot of pictures where the rear is like a 7" spring.... so i was just curious if i'm going to have to tell them i want front and rear to be 8" springs.. Thanks