Re: [tech] spring rates for 16v

[Ron Pieper <rapieper@yahoo.com>]

For a point of reference, what is the rate for the
stock 16V springs?

TIA

Ron

--- Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net> wrote:
> >I am looking to go to a coilover system on my '86
> 16v and have been
> >thinking about which spring rates to use.  I do not
> drive the rocco
> >everyday, but would like to keep the setup
> "streetable".  I was thinking
> >of going with 350 front/300 rear.  I do autocross
> and plan to go to a
> >few track events, so I really need the highest
> rates that are still
> >*bearable* on the street.  Any thoughts?
> >TIA!
> >
> >=====
> >____________________________________
> >Benjamin Harder
> 
> I just had this discussion with Ground Control, and
> I got 250 fronts and
> 225 rears.  Since they're linear, they'll be stiffer
> then the progressive
> rate H&R's I have now.  Remember, it's the springs /
> shocks at the rear
> of the car that have a greater effect on how the car
> rides.  I have
> another set at 325 and 350 but those came off a
> dedicated rabbit racer,
> and the former owner reported it as: Damn Stiff. 
> For you, I'd probably
> get something like 275-300 front, and 250-275 rear
> to accomodate your
> occasional track event. You have Koni's, right?
> 
> ==Brett
> 
>  \/  '84 Scirocco (ITB racer 2B) | "Hot VW's, take
> two home. They're small"
> \/\/ '88 Scirocco 16v (Show), '92 Passat 16v
> (Winter+) | - brett@netacc.net
> 
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