"B" or "C" springs

95Convert · 04-22-2001, 05:01 PM

I have a daily driver, 95' GT Conv. that I need some advise on. I want to change it's stance a little, but not change the ride characteristics too much. I know I will be getting a set of the FRPP springs, but I can't decide between the "b" or "c". I have a set of the "c" on my '86 and the ride height is perfect, but since it has so many miles and a somewhat different suspension geometry I cannot use it as a guide for the '95, and I have never felt what the "b" are like. What would you guyd recommend?

MTU 50 · 04-22-2001, 05:31 PM

I have "C" springs and the ride is a little bit harsher than stock(B)springs, however, in my opinion they are worth it for the extra handling they provide.

Plus your SN-95 convert weighs more anyway so that might make the ride a little better than mine.

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1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

TEXSN95 · 04-22-2001, 08:03 PM

I love my C springs, but you have to have the rear springs cut one coil to even the ride out...no big deal. It definitely helps to have a stiffer spring up front, but it's not harsh at all with my Tokicos.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

lito · 04-23-2001, 05:48 PM

The "C" are excellent a bit harsh in front but not too much. "C" are 600front and 250-300 rear. If not try H&R that has variable rate springs and doesn't have to be cut. But for my personal experiences avoid eibach.

I'm not sure but, maybe in the convertible they have not to be cut.

lito

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92GT,SOLO RACER, COBRA BRAKES, R1 TIRES, GT40, GT40X HEADS 58CC, 24LBS, 70MM/65MM, E303, 4.10, MANY ROAD RACE MODS, CORVETTE, CAMARO, RX7 AND SUPRA SOLO EVENT EATER

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TEXSN95 · 04-23-2001, 07:31 PM

The C springs are 650 front 200-300 rear.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

92Stang_ · 04-23-2001, 07:45 PM

Just put the "B" springs on about a week ago.. pretty happy with the mild drop it gives and can hardly tell any diff. in the ride except for the better handling. the front springs are progressive rate unlike the the specific rate on the "C"

04-24-2001, 06:35 AM

I can email you a pic of my 95 with "C" springs on it if you want. The other guy is right, it wouldn't kill me to take a coil out of the rear. I put mine in recently and I'm trying to see what they settle to before I cut the rears. Your Vert might sit a little lower, due to the extra weight.

See ya-

My Cobra is for Sale..... $13,300. Email J32Flyer@aol.com for pics and specs.

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1995 5.0 Cobra. ,Exhaust, 3.73's, 13.14 @ 103.65

dinomite · 04-24-2001, 06:48 AM

I have the 'b' springs in my 90 convert, and the back is a little bit highter. If I really cared, I would cut it, but it isn't htat much of a difference. The ride is a little harsher, it sits an inch or so lower, but handles enumerately better. I also can't go down the driveway into my parents garage b/c of the slope, the cats scrape like you wouldn't believe.

lito · 04-24-2001, 08:41 PM

-Yes the "C" are 650, sorry my mistake
-There is not too many H&R springs for conv...
-Rear should be a little taller than front always. So don't cut them tooo much.

lito

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92GT,SOLO RACER, COBRA BRAKES, R1 TIRES, GT40, GT40X HEADS 58CC, 24LBS, 70MM/65MM, E303, 4.10, MANY ROAD RACE MODS, CORVETTE, CAMARO, RX7 AND SUPRA SOLO EVENT EATER

www.killersracing.com
www.clubcopa.com

04-25-2001, 07:30 AM

I would like to lower my car 1" will the B OR C springs help me?

Skankin · 04-25-2001, 02:17 PM

The B springs often settle in at more than 1" (sometimes 2")... supposedly not a problem with the C's.

I've got the B's... and wish I got the C's (supposedly far better handling with only mild ride consequences).

TEXSN95 · 04-27-2001, 11:59 PM

My Cs were cut 1 1/2 in the rear. I can send a pic too if anyone wants it, or the same pic is in the users rides section.

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Clint L.
White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

[This message has been edited by TEXSN95 (edited 04-28-2001).]

04-22-2001, 05:01 PM	#1
95Convert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 123	"B" or "C" springs I have a daily driver, 95' GT Conv. that I need some advise on. I want to change it's stance a little, but not change the ride characteristics too much. I know I will be getting a set of the FRPP springs, but I can't decide between the "b" or "c". I have a set of the "c" on my '86 and the ride height is perfect, but since it has so many miles and a somewhat different suspension geometry I cannot use it as a guide for the '95, and I have never felt what the "b" are like. What would you guyd recommend?

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04-22-2001, 05:31 PM	#2
MTU 50 GOT TORQUE ???? Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Hudson, Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I have "C" springs and the ride is a little bit harsher than stock(B)springs, however, in my opinion they are worth it for the extra handling they provide. Plus your SN-95 convert weighs more anyway so that might make the ride a little better than mine. ------------------ 1991 GT, AOD, Moroso Cold Air, 3.73s, Pulleys, 3-chamber(the left one fell off-NO time+No Money=College), FMS c-springs, and KYBs

04-22-2001, 08:03 PM	#3
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	I love my C springs, but you have to have the rear springs cut one coil to even the ride out...no big deal. It definitely helps to have a stiffer spring up front, but it's not harsh at all with my Tokicos. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

04-23-2001, 05:48 PM	#4
lito Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 81	The "C" are excellent a bit harsh in front but not too much. "C" are 600front and 250-300 rear. If not try H&R that has variable rate springs and doesn't have to be cut. But for my personal experiences avoid eibach. I'm not sure but, maybe in the convertible they have not to be cut. lito ------------------ 92GT,SOLO RACER, COBRA BRAKES, R1 TIRES, GT40, GT40X HEADS 58CC, 24LBS, 70MM/65MM, E303, 4.10, MANY ROAD RACE MODS, CORVETTE, CAMARO, RX7 AND SUPRA SOLO EVENT EATER www.killersracing.com www.clubcopa.com

04-23-2001, 07:31 PM	#5
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	The C springs are 650 front 200-300 rear. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

04-23-2001, 07:45 PM	#6
92Stang_ Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: MO Posts: 79	Just put the "B" springs on about a week ago.. pretty happy with the mild drop it gives and can hardly tell any diff. in the ride except for the better handling. the front springs are progressive rate unlike the the specific rate on the "C"

04-24-2001, 06:35 AM	#7
9Cobra5 Guest Posts: n/a	I can email you a pic of my 95 with "C" springs on it if you want. The other guy is right, it wouldn't kill me to take a coil out of the rear. I put mine in recently and I'm trying to see what they settle to before I cut the rears. Your Vert might sit a little lower, due to the extra weight. See ya- My Cobra is for Sale..... $13,300. Email J32Flyer@aol.com for pics and specs. ------------------ 1995 5.0 Cobra. ,Exhaust, 3.73's, 13.14 @ 103.65

04-24-2001, 06:48 AM	#8
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I have the 'b' springs in my 90 convert, and the back is a little bit highter. If I really cared, I would cut it, but it isn't htat much of a difference. The ride is a little harsher, it sits an inch or so lower, but handles enumerately better. I also can't go down the driveway into my parents garage b/c of the slope, the cats scrape like you wouldn't believe.

04-24-2001, 08:41 PM	#9
lito Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 81	-Yes the "C" are 650, sorry my mistake -There is not too many H&R springs for conv... -Rear should be a little taller than front always. So don't cut them tooo much. lito ------------------ 92GT,SOLO RACER, COBRA BRAKES, R1 TIRES, GT40, GT40X HEADS 58CC, 24LBS, 70MM/65MM, E303, 4.10, MANY ROAD RACE MODS, CORVETTE, CAMARO, RX7 AND SUPRA SOLO EVENT EATER www.killersracing.com www.clubcopa.com

04-25-2001, 07:30 AM	#10
5.0SN95GT Guest Posts: n/a	I would like to lower my car 1" will the B OR C springs help me?

04-25-2001, 02:17 PM	#11
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	The B springs often settle in at more than 1" (sometimes 2")... supposedly not a problem with the C's. I've got the B's... and wish I got the C's (supposedly far better handling with only mild ride consequences).

04-27-2001, 11:59 PM	#12
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	My Cs were cut 1 1/2 in the rear. I can send a pic too if anyone wants it, or the same pic is in the users rides section. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22 [This message has been edited by TEXSN95 (edited 04-28-2001).]