Talk to me about Coilover Spring Rates!
08-23-09, 07:28 PM
#16
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Wow, IMO opinion a lot of comprimises just to make a car look good in a parking lot. 
Decreasing wheel movement is certainly one way to get things done.
But different kinds of mods of individual tastes and desires is what it's all about, and that's good.
Decreasing wheel movement is certainly one way to get things done.But different kinds of mods of individual tastes and desires is what it's all about, and that's good.
08-23-09, 07:32 PM
#17
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Also, you mention your H&R's dont rub, and you said at the hardest setting your coils do.... well are the BC coils the same length as OEM coil setup? are the spring mount points and spring lengths the same as the BC coils? If not, then you're probably gonna sacrifice a lot of comfort to achieve the H&R's non rubness.
This is all mechanical, you can not cross compare unless all the specs and measurements of the OEM shock + H&R is the same as the BC coils. Just a warning so you are ready for the sacrifices
This is all mechanical, you can not cross compare unless all the specs and measurements of the OEM shock + H&R is the same as the BC coils. Just a warning so you are ready for the sacrifices
08-23-09, 08:17 PM
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C'mon guys, get the terminology right - this type of mod is a visual performance mod, not a mechanical performance mod.
Reducing wheel travel to accommodate the look you're trying to achieve is like wearing stripper heels. Yes, they sure look good on a mostly naked girl, but just ask her to run a 40 yard dash in those things... NOT happening without blowing out an ankle....
Reducing wheel travel to accommodate the look you're trying to achieve is like wearing stripper heels. Yes, they sure look good on a mostly naked girl, but just ask her to run a 40 yard dash in those things... NOT happening without blowing out an ankle....
08-24-09, 06:56 AM
#19
Wow, I think this thread is getting a little blown out of proportion. I'm talking about bumping up the spring rates to 12k/8k. Thats all. 12k/8k is Megan Racing's 'standard'. I believe JIC's 'standard' for the IS is 13K/8K... I'm not sacrificing too much here honestly. I'm not running anything like 16K/14K or anything... cmon now.
And I'm not doing this souly for looks. Though it is a major factor, I'm also not quite so happy with the cars feel right now. Its feels a little 'sloppy' to me. Taking the same turns I used to, now I feel body roll where I didn't before.
And I'm not doing this souly for looks. Though it is a major factor, I'm also not quite so happy with the cars feel right now. Its feels a little 'sloppy' to me. Taking the same turns I used to, now I feel body roll where I didn't before.
08-24-09, 09:47 AM
#23
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Suggestion: Have a high-end/experienced wheel shop look at machining the wheels to eliminate the rubbing. Then you will have more freedom to adjust coilovers for better ride/handling combo.
08-24-09, 12:58 PM
#24
I believe I remember you stating you rub a lot... bumping up to a slightly higher spring rate like 12K/8K, or if you don't mind a little firmer go 12K/10K, that should alleviate if not fix entirely rub on dips n' such. it may not completely cure all, but its will deff minimize rubbing while staying within a somewhat comfortable range
IMO 12k/8K is the sweet spot for the IS in terms of comfort
IMO 12k/8K is the sweet spot for the IS in terms of comfort
08-25-09, 09:28 AM
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I believe I remember you stating you rub a lot... bumping up to a slightly higher spring rate like 12K/8K, or if you don't mind a little firmer go 12K/10K, that should alleviate if not fix entirely rub on dips n' such. it may not completely cure all, but its will deff minimize rubbing while staying within a somewhat comfortable range
IMO 12k/8K is the sweet spot for the IS in terms of comfort
IMO 12k/8K is the sweet spot for the IS in terms of comfort
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