coilover spring rates
i currently have hks hyper coilovers on my 94 classic track car and they are way way too hard, even for the track! so i am looking to purachase some softer springs but keep the dampers but i have no idea what spring rate to go for.
i've emailed 4 very well known companies for some info/advice and they haven't bothered to get back to me.
does any body know which to go for?
cheers guys
i've emailed 4 very well known companies for some info/advice and they haven't bothered to get back to me.
does any body know which to go for?
cheers guys
60kg/cm front and 50kg/cm rear on a classic is a good starting point that is usable on road as well (that is what I had on my ASTs and worked well). You can go stiffer or softer but it all depends on use and what your shocks are capable off...
I assume trackday use btw with no major weight changes over stock etc
I assume trackday use btw with no major weight changes over stock etc
Last edited by charlesk; Feb 9, 2012 at 01:33 PM.
do you not mean mm there?.
the car will be used totally for the track so it's all stripped out.
i have found from another source to try 450lbs/ins (78.75 N/mm) on the front and 337/58.9 on the rear
lbs/in x 0.175 = N/mm
the car will be used totally for the track so it's all stripped out.
i have found from another source to try 450lbs/ins (78.75 N/mm) on the front and 337/58.9 on the rear
lbs/in x 0.175 = N/mm
No it's different units, 1 kg/cm = 9.81N/mm.
How much does it weigh (is there a roll cage in?) and what tyres will you be using? (these make a massive difference on setup)
The rates that you're talking about are stiff, but on a smooth track with decent (semi/full slicks) tyres they should be ok. To hard IMO for road use, and if it's a bumpy track then they may be too stiff...
Do you drive it to the track or does it get there on a trailer?
How much does it weigh (is there a roll cage in?) and what tyres will you be using? (these make a massive difference on setup)
The rates that you're talking about are stiff, but on a smooth track with decent (semi/full slicks) tyres they should be ok. To hard IMO for road use, and if it's a bumpy track then they may be too stiff...
Do you drive it to the track or does it get there on a trailer?
Last edited by charlesk; Feb 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM.
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