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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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found the info needed thanks guys

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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why dont you just get custom rates from eibach/ground control and then some konis, tokikos etc?
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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why dont you just get custom rates from eibach/ground control and then some konis, tokikos etc?
those spring rates are way too high for ots konis or tokicos.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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and the 800 dollar omni drags actually were?

the brands he mentioned i dont believe can handle those rates either especially not in the price range they are in...could be wrong but i really doubt it.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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I'm not saying that they weren't for the omnis either. I'm just stating a fact. OP, ask around in the drag racing section to see what people like to use. Be prepared to shell out some cash for good stuff man
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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and the 800 dollar omni drags actually were?

the brands he mentioned i dont believe can handle those rates either especially not in the price range they are in...could be wrong but i really doubt it.
This is one of the reasons why those brands shocks blow really fast.

I would contact Progress before buying any of those, I have read some where that their shocks can handle up to 1000lbs springs.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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ok thanks im going to ask in the drag section
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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According to Google, 1000 lb/in springs are approx. 17.9 kg/mm.

Also- In my opinion, I wouldn't feel comfortable running a shock with such a deviated spring rate. I would suggest getting something that's valved specifically for that rate.

Ksport has the RR's which are valved to your specs. Not sure if Progress has something similar.
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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blox has a similar shock with the exact rates you're after

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=300282744669

no clue what the construction or valving is like but i doubt it's any worse than omni, form function etc...
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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thanks man ^^^^
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Default Re: NEED SPRING RATES

Originally Posted by STOCK_SOHC_DX
This is one of the reasons why those brands shocks blow really fast.

I would contact Progress before buying any of those, I have read some where that their shocks can handle up to 1000lbs springs.
yeah but like was said before. going to be dishing out decent money for them. like koni ssp3s are rated for 1000lbs but you are spending 1200 in just dampers. the route he is going i dont think he is looking to spend that.
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Originally Posted by idrivesideways
no clue what the construction or valving is like but i doubt it's any worse than omni, form function etc...

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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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is it true that omni discontinued there drag coilovers
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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found the info i was looking for thanks guys
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