specific or progresive rate lowering springs

chatcher · 10-29-2001, 06:44 PM

i am wondering if anyone had thoughts on which style of spring is better for street applications and if you would even be able to tell the difference thanks for your thoughts

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blue00gt · 10-29-2001, 07:25 PM

Progressive rates make for a much smoother ride over bumps on the street since they get progressively stiffer as they are compressed. Specific rates are OK if you are not going to get high spring rates or if you are just going to race on the track where there are no bumps.

dinomite · 10-30-2001, 08:40 PM

"lowering" springs, eh? ick.

despite, if its a street car, get progressive rates. if you are doing pretty much anything other than the the FMS b or c springs, you need to get some caster/camber plates or you'll look more like a ricer.

drudis · 11-01-2001, 01:05 PM

Read the Corner-Carvers forrum. This question was answered there.

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10-29-2001, 06:44 PM	#1
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	specific or progresive rate lowering springs i am wondering if anyone had thoughts on which style of spring is better for street applications and if you would even be able to tell the difference thanks for your thoughts ------------------ 92lx wannabe saleen bbk cold air h-pipe flowmasters the rest of the way complete saleen body kit and wing

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10-29-2001, 07:25 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Progressive rates make for a much smoother ride over bumps on the street since they get progressively stiffer as they are compressed. Specific rates are OK if you are not going to get high spring rates or if you are just going to race on the track where there are no bumps.

10-30-2001, 08:40 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	"lowering" springs, eh? ick. despite, if its a street car, get progressive rates. if you are doing pretty much anything other than the the FMS b or c springs, you need to get some caster/camber plates or you'll look more like a ricer.

11-01-2001, 01:05 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Read the Corner-Carvers forrum. This question was answered there. ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page