Dan Ingram 1 Posted February 16, 2008 I've fitted some DIY coilover conversions to my standard shocks. I originally ordered 250lbs springs but after doing some reading I decided they were going to be a bit hard so I ordered some 200lbs ones instead. I have them on the car now and they still seem overly hard and bouncy. I remember reading that standard springs are about 175lbs is that right? It just feels like the 200lbs are loads stiffer than the standard ones. I'm now tempted to order some 175lbs springs for my coilovers. What rate springs are other people using and how do you find them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted February 16, 2008 What Dampers are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Ingram 1 Posted February 16, 2008 Standard dampers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oli-pug 6 2 Cars Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) If you're using standard inserts, you're damping and rebound settings will be way off for a 200lb spring rate causing the skittish ride. You need to buy some uprated inserts and fit them into your struts, Bilstein are the favoured option on here. Edited February 16, 2008 by oli-pug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Ingram 1 Posted February 17, 2008 So what are the standard springs rated at, does anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B1ack_Mi16 67 Posted February 17, 2008 So what are the standard springs rated at, does anyone know? I thought the standard springs were like 100lb/in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driversdomainuk 8 Posted February 17, 2008 I am going for 350 lb springsd, but they are with Bilstein dampers I know someone who in his 309gti when for 1,000 lb springs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamP 0 Posted February 17, 2008 350lb can feel the broken back now! I've got 225lb springs on the Polo they're pretty good tbh. Will be going for the same on the RG eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
driversdomainuk 8 Posted February 17, 2008 350lb can feel the broken back now! I've got 225lb springs on the Polo they're pretty good tbh. Will be going for the same on the RG eventually. Yes but the car is for competition use - not really required for road use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Ingram 1 Posted February 17, 2008 I've fiddled a bit today and made things a bit better. The problem is the height its at doesn't leave much suspension travel. Do non OE dampers have a shorter body on them (Bilstein, koni etc) ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_R 3 Posted February 19, 2008 I run 285lbs on mine curently, but with suitable uprated rear rates, I'm jumping up to 350lbs this tiem but with different dampers and again rear beam. You'll find you get more and more understeer if you don't uprate the rear to match. Bilstien do shorter length dampers, as do Gaz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
