We are still in the process of finalising the correct springs. Currently we are trying a few options available. The Bilstein B8 shocks are working very well and its certainly money well spent for sure. A huge difference in damping while pottering around taking the dips and bumps on the road compared to previous. The springs used right now add a huge factor in this comparison mind you. I can turn the steering energetically and the car will very quickly dart in the direction I want it to go which I love! This all happens happens with very minimal body roll. At high speed however I felt the rear of the car given its now wider track with the 9j’s wasn’t up to the job entirely.
We feel the use of a softer spring at the rear is needed but close attention needs to be paid in order to compliment the workings of the front springs. The way I’d describe the current rear feeling at speed (100+) was a little ‘ skatey’ if that's a word. With a little more cushioning back there I think we are on to a winner. Normal driving is perfect – but I need best of both for times i may get leary!
Hey
Hopefully these will sort out your "best of both times issue)
we are going progressive on your rear..
Free length - 290mm
Progressive rates
5 mm to 20 mm displacement rate = 40.7 N/mm
20 mm to 35 mm displacement rate = 42.3 N/mm
35 mm to 50 mm displacement rate = 43.6 N/mm
50 mm to 65 mm displacement rate = 45.2 N/mm
65 mm to 80 mm displacement rate = 46.8 N/mm
80mm to 95 mm displacement rate = 48.5N/mm
95mm to 110 mm displacement rate = 63.1 N/mm
110 mm to125 mm displacement rate = 73.6 N/mm
At moment you are running 56N/mm linear spring. we should get the softness that you require and also the stiffness to balance VS front springs.
may need to get calculator out and increase percentages here and there.
Good thing your are not too picky with your stance and ride quality..hehehehe
the red spring is the actual spring you have fitted at the moment mate
mazza
