Tiss

As above, I have a set of type Ha coilovers to go on MY99 classic Type R but the lad who had them before said the ride is very hard, so was going to sell them but then thought about replacing springs. So can anyone recommend some springs for everyday driving but still good on the twisties??

Thanks

Chris

moo

I've got some JIC magic coilovers on my car at the moment that are ridiculously firm. They are so rigid that if you open the boot and sit on the edge the car wont even dip and my girlfriend wont ride in it anymore so whenever we go out together we have to take her car.

Just yesterday i ordered some new springs from Demon Tweeks, they have loads of different springs rates and lengths so you are bound to be able to get it how you want! I ordered 200lbs for the front and 180lbs for the rears which are very similiar to standard P1 rates.

Check out http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/t...ng/spring.html

simbo

what is the spring rate of the tein flex springs?

david

moo

The teins are 336lbs/in for the fronts and about 290lbs/in for the rears.

Tiss

Cheers Guys, I have the standard springs I think and some other springs with them which he said are trackday springs, can imagine these being ridiculously hard!!! what would anyone recommend for everyday use but still with a bit of firmness and good handling?

bluest8

Hi mate.. I had tein on my other scoob. yes, very hard ride!

have you tried " tien usa " you can get all info an parts,
I had loads of problems with tein, if your interested in a chat just pm me. ok

Stu

Tiss

Alrite Stu, what spring rates would you or anyone recommend? as said above don't want it too hard but still good handling. Also I'm goin to get all the usual bits, anti-roll bars, drop links etc.

Cheers

bluest8

Well put it this way, the set i had were very hard, but there wasnt much travel in them when you went over bumbs, yes they did have helper springs fitted as well to help with expantion travel.
so having all that i still had problems with the springs compressing all the way till you heard, and felt a thud every time you hit a pot hole or bump.
If you used softer springs would you get this problem and worse.
My view is that these coil over type susspentions are great on FLAT roads and track, but i would rather put S.T.i or spec C susspention on my car for every day use..
Sorry cant help you on spring rates..

Stu

bluest8

http://www.tein.com/ti/s36.html

worth a look..

Tiss

So your coilovers used to bottom out all the ti,e on our lovely english roads!!!!!? I have a Type R so was now maybe just thinking about putting some Eibachs on? Also I want 18's so will need to lower it back down a bit when put them on.

Anyway Cheers Stu

bluest8

I would go for eibachs,, its alot of money to spend on tein, if you get the wrong set up or your not happy with them , then its alot of money wasted.
But that is just my view, someone else may be able to guide you better with the teins.
I Took off the teins and put back on S.T.i with Eibach springs and it was loads better !! great handeling, with the ease off the english bumpy roads .

Stu