GC spring rate stuff

[thebox]

ALrighty, I'm gonna order myself some GCs. I do not know what spring rates I should get however. I read on the board a couple people ran 275 front and 375 rear without any problems... but I always thought you want a stiffer spring in the front? I don't want to ask for a higher rate in the back if its gonna be better the other way around... I have H&R springs in my car now but I want something stiffer, as well as lower ride. I don't remember what H&Rs rates are but I want stiffer than them. I did do much reading on the subject already in the forum but didn't find a whole lot that is useful. A lot of guessing mostly... anyone got facts? =) thanks!! p.s. can you buy the GCs from corksport with custom rates or would i be better off going from GCs website? yeah corksport isnt the best for service but they are very close to where i live so shipping is fast as hell.

[ProtegeSTS]

without expensive custom shocks, you CANNOT lower a EC chassis more than 1.5" and keep "good handling".<p>There's a FACT for you.

[Tyler17rose]

Ok so lowered 1.5 inches, what would some good spring rates be? And stiffer then H&R's for buddy up there.. Paired with ZX2 struts.

[JasonH]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by T-Rose:
Ok so lowered 1.5 inches, what would some good spring rates be? And stiffer then H&R's for buddy up there.. Paired with ZX2 struts.<hr></blockquote><p>I don't think there's a good option for regular coil springs stiffer than H&Rs and Eibachs. I don't know if the B&Gs are stiffer, but the Intrax and Jamex springs (which I have heard are stiffer) have received mixed reviews on the board.<p>If you're serious about wanting stiffer, call Ground Control and tell them what struts you're using and what your intended purpose is and they can sell you just about any spring rate imaginable with the coil over kit.<p>Remember when stiffening struts and springs: Tires do no good if they're not on the ground. Springs and struts are for absorbing imperfections in the road and controlling weight transfer between the front and rear of the car. Anti-sway bars are for keeping your car level in the turns and controlling weight transfer between the sides of the car.

[TsiMiata]

Can't comment on specific rates but I presonally would put stiffer springs in the rear. That would help with the understeer the MX-3 has from the factory.<p>How much are the GC's anyway? I thought Isaw ontheir site it was $399 per end, as in $800 to do the whole car.

[hotsiit]

I think the retail is $399 for a set of all 4. I got my set of 4 off of someone selling them on this board for $300 shipped, never used. Not a bad deal i think. Im just not sure what the spring rates are, guessing they are the GC "factory" rates that they use when you dont ask for a certain one.

[ProtegeSTS]

the motion ratios are different between the BG and EC chassis cars, but if you have a rear sway bar, id suggest:<p>300 front, 250 rear<p>without an aftermarket rear bar, 300 front, 300 rear

[thebox]

Thank you for the suggestions ProtegeSTS! I'm glad to see you back on the boards, you are really important here, and I know others agree. I should've phrased the initial post differently, it was obviously annoying/stupid. =)

[Steeb]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by thebox:
ProtegeSTS! I'm glad to see you back on the boards<hr></blockquote><p>word