Equal rate front and rear springs

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Feb 8, 2003 | 04:07 AM

JeremyL

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Equal rate front and rear springs

does anyone make springs that are the same stiffnes front and rear? I know the factory ITR springs are 250/250 but thats still a little on the soft side

Feb 8, 2003 | 07:15 AM

tilt

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Re: Equal rate front and rear springs (JeremyL)

Ground control (eibach) custom rate, H&R Sport 276/276

Feb 8, 2003 | 11:30 AM

Chris

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Re: Equal rate front and rear springs (tilt)

I am curious...

Why would one want equal rates?

The front definately weighs more than the rear (60/40 balance) so why would you want the front so soft? You LIKE understeer?

Also, I can tell you ITR does NOT have equal rates front and rear.

Feb 9, 2003 | 05:45 AM

JeremyL

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Re: Equal rate front and rear springs (Chris)

equal rate front to rear would provide for a more neutral vehicle correct? true the ITR technically does not have equal rates with the rear being a progressive rate from 150-250

Feb 9, 2003 | 09:49 AM

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Re: Equal rate front and rear springs (JeremyL)

I agree w/ Chris.. why would you want equal rates because the front of the car (w/ the motor) is heavier than the back and also the weight distribution/balance of that setup would be kind of odd.... I think it would handle kind of wierd w/ equal front and rear spring rates... I guess if you still want them.. you can have the GC (Eibach ERS) springs made that way...