carl
True Classic
Back in May of 2019 I started a thread about what were the stock spring rates. This was due to the fact that the new Vic coilovers I got were way to stiff for my use on the bad local roads. The coilovers came with 165/225 springs. For my driving the stock spring rate was fine and as I had noted then the stock springs with one coil cut was very nice. I got a lot of great responses but the idea of what was stock was all over the map.
I realize that the Vic coilovers do not have rubber mounts like the stock and aftermarket struts and that obviously is a factor. Going to pull off a coilover today to measure the spring size and can then see what's available. Plan is to put the 165s that are on the front on the rear and just buy something less stiff for the front and see how that works.
I think some of my initial complaint was aided by the fact the coilovers were new and maybe had some sticktion in the operation as the ride does not seem as bad but it's still stiffer than I want. If I was doing track days or street squid driving I would probably leave them as is.
This is more an update on my original thread, not really looking for help. You are all certainly welcome to comment though.
I realize that the Vic coilovers do not have rubber mounts like the stock and aftermarket struts and that obviously is a factor. Going to pull off a coilover today to measure the spring size and can then see what's available. Plan is to put the 165s that are on the front on the rear and just buy something less stiff for the front and see how that works.
I think some of my initial complaint was aided by the fact the coilovers were new and maybe had some sticktion in the operation as the ride does not seem as bad but it's still stiffer than I want. If I was doing track days or street squid driving I would probably leave them as is.
This is more an update on my original thread, not really looking for help. You are all certainly welcome to comment though.