Spring Comparision - Page 8

HEMI-Fit · #**141** (**permalink**) 03-26-2009, 09:22 AM

Got it, Thanks!

Now to see if the struts will fit the OEM springs and maybe be legal for HS AutoX racing. The price is pretty high though, unless I can find another ePay deal...

Thanks again,

HF

OCKC · #**142** (**permalink**) 03-27-2009, 09:52 PM

Took some new pics:

c.ase · #**143** (**permalink**) 04-23-2009, 11:45 PM

would you happen to know the drop and specs on spoon progressive springs?(in inches)...thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciburri

You are 100% correct rabbitron!
I did not think that further explanation was needed since I was talking about oversteer. Oversteer only comes to play during cornering.
Thank you for bringing it up kenchan. It definitely deserved to be explained in detail. My bad!
Progress is the choice to go with if you are not going to AutoX, Road race or take canyons like devil himself was chasing you. LOL! It will give you greatest cruising comfort with least bouncy ride as long as you are not carrying lot of cargo weight and/or 2-3 rear passengers. In that case pick a brand with higher rear spring ratio.

Here is the spreadsheet sorted by "front to rear stiffness ratio".

I find it easier to start from there for the sake of balance and then compare spring stiffness among manufacturers.
One thing I find amusing is that both Eibach and H&R refused to disclose spring rates considering both Eibach Pro Kit and H&R Sport Kit have identical drop! ROFL! Is it being manufactured in the same facility?!
Email me if you would like me to send you the spreadsheet.

Ivan
p.s. I wonder if picking softest front spring, stiffest rear spring and addition of Progress rear sway bar would make an impact on the drift competition? LOL! Just kidding!

OCKC · #**144** (**permalink**) 04-24-2009, 01:48 AM

Fit F: 3.5kg/mm, R: 5.0kg/mm

Kurse · #**145** (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 11:37 PM

Still no spring rate for the h&r spring?

fit-aficionado · #**146** (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 01:02 AM

What an awesome thread guys! Thanks to everyone who put effort into helping others like myself with such great info and explanations!

fitster · #**147** (**permalink**) 05-26-2009, 04:57 AM

anything on spoon springs?

doughn · #**148** (**permalink**) 07-18-2009, 12:15 PM

which BRAND/MODEL of lowering springs has Better Ride (close to stock)

thanks

TheImmortal · #**149** (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughn

which BRAND/MODEL of lowering springs has Better Ride (close to stock)

thanks

closest to stock is....stock!!!

TheImmortal · #**150** (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

also note that these are progressive rate springs...meaning, they have
initial and full compression rates and many variable rates in between.

those numbers are to be used only as a guide... there is no indication
whether those are initial or full or just averages.

if you see a rate like 500lbs, you know they are very stiff.

if you see 2 different rates from the same manufactuer then
you can tell which are stiffer as they probably (assuming)
used the same measuring method(s).

2 different rates from 2 different manufacturers.... you can only
guess.

mine r 560in/lbs rear , 448in/lbs front....linear

doughn · #**151** (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheImmortal

closest to stock is....stock!!!

"close to stock ride" lowering springs... not stock!

anyway thanks

EXWRX · #**152** (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 09:13 PM

If you look at the rates, Progress is the smallest increase in rate, and keeps the same front/rear ratio as stock. It should ride the closest to stock.

doughn · #**153** (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EXWRX

If you look at the rates, Progress is the smallest increase in rate, and keeps the same front/rear ratio as stock. It should ride the closest to stock.

thanks vmuch....for the help.

1990hondahf · #**154** (**permalink**) 07-28-2009, 01:58 PM

Anyone have any stats on Zenn springs? I emailed a seller and got this back:

We have no idea and ZENN is no longer in business so there is no one to ask

Sean.

Fitguy07 · #**155** (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 05:12 PM

I was thinking about the S.Techs cause I like the drop but not the spring rate, too stiff. I like the spring rate on the Preogress's but not enough drop. It seems like the Tanabe DF210's fall right in between. If I ever get springs, it will probably be those. They have the Tein Drop but a softer spring rate.

Kurse · #**156** (**permalink**) Yesterday, 04:58 AM

all spring there are progressive?