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07-10-2013, 06:12 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
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Whats the best swift coilover spring rate for 11+ wrx
I'm currently on d2 coilovers for my 11 wrx (I did not buy them new, so please to do not flame, it came along with a used package deal that was too good to pass up) anyways, d2 coilover streets on 9k front and rear spring rates, for San Francisco (hills, bumps, potholes) these are a bit too stiff. I was thinking of swapping out the coilover springs with swifts at a different spring rate...
Anyone with input on which spring rate would work best for a daily driver, I'm not slammed or dunked or whatever... I'm simply lowered a bit, with the occasional circuit track days ...
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07-10-2013, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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Not familiar with D2 but I'm running AMR coil-overs on my 2011 STI. I have and recommend Hypercoil springs. For a GR a good DD setup is 450# frt and 400# rears. This gives a nice and slightly frim ride on a 1" drop with good handling. If your roads are poor I might go a little softer with 425# frt and 375# rear. All of these are softer than the 9k you have.
Big question is the valving of your coil-overs. The springs should be matched to the valving for the best overall setup, so if you're valved for heavy springs they won't like light springs. Might want to contact mfr of your coils to determine best match. |
07-12-2013, 12:18 AM | #3 |
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I may just match a set of the same specs tein springs.. Tein ride never failed me before so ill probably use teins spec as a blueprint... From what I've read tein ss-p models have spring rates of like 5-6k
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07-12-2013, 08:08 AM | #4 | ||
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When it comes to aftermarket coilover springs Swift, Eibach, Hyperco, and H&R are all relatively equal. I did some testing many years ago and found that Hyperco and Swift are a bit lighter and maintain a longer linear range. They also tend to cost a bit more than others. For what it's worth, the last time I bought new coilover springs for a vehicle I went with H&R because they offered exactly what length and rate I wanted at the lowest cost. For what we do with a daily driver you aren't going to notice the difference between the top brands. |
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