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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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700 lbs front, 1000lbs rear for a 96 gsr
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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good for what? I would think they would be a little stiff for street...but who knows...maybe you can bear it!
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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sorry...for street i should have said
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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Default Re: are these good spring rates? (integra121083)

700 lbs front, 1000lbs rear for a 96 gsr
Sure those are good spring rate. You can buy 700 and 1,000 lb springs.

For any street use they would suck IMO. With those rates your tires become the primary "spring" and you start getting into some serious issues with dampers. Is there any specific reason you want more than 400 or 500lb springs?
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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someone has agx's and ground controls coilovers for sale in my area with these rates. i wanted to know if they would be alright ona street car but i guess they are too stiff?
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