Which FMS springs, "C" or "B"?

2FastLX · 07-28-2001, 12:10 AM

The choice of getting B's or C's is really up to you. I love my C springs. The ride is a bit harsh on the bumps, but part of that has to do with my Koni Yellows which are a really stiff strut/shock even set at their softest setting. I went with the C's because I wanted my car to handle the corners which I think they really help out in that department because I can fly through some pretty hairy corners around where I live and the car begs for more.

I believe the difference in the B's and the C's is the type of spring they are. I know the C's are a specific rate spring, and if I am thinking correctly the B's are a progressive rate spring (just like the stock springs). Specific rate springs retain the same spring rate all the way through the compression of the spring. Progressive rate springs get progressively firmer as the spring compresses, allowing for a softer ride because the initial spring rate is a bit lower than it is when the spring is fully compressed.

My vote... go with the C's. Your car will ride like a big Go-cart

Oh yeah. Get new poly isolators for the front and rear. As for the air bags, I didn't even put mine back in and am regretting it now because my car will bottom out on large bumps. Might as well go with new ones if they are cheap enough.

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07-28-2001, 12:10 AM	#6
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The choice of getting B's or C's is really up to you. I love my C springs. The ride is a bit harsh on the bumps, but part of that has to do with my Koni Yellows which are a really stiff strut/shock even set at their softest setting. I went with the C's because I wanted my car to handle the corners which I think they really help out in that department because I can fly through some pretty hairy corners around where I live and the car begs for more. I believe the difference in the B's and the C's is the type of spring they are. I know the C's are a specific rate spring, and if I am thinking correctly the B's are a progressive rate spring (just like the stock springs). Specific rate springs retain the same spring rate all the way through the compression of the spring. Progressive rate springs get progressively firmer as the spring compresses, allowing for a softer ride because the initial spring rate is a bit lower than it is when the spring is fully compressed. My vote... go with the C's. Your car will ride like a big Go-cart Oh yeah. Get new poly isolators for the front and rear. As for the air bags, I didn't even put mine back in and am regretting it now because my car will bottom out on large bumps. Might as well go with new ones if they are cheap enough. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241 [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 07-28-2001).]