VBP? What spring is this?
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Le Mans Master
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VBP? What spring is this?
VBP or anyone. Can you tell me what rear spring this is? It is a VBP spring with these numbers across the bottom left of the sticker but part of the sticker is covered by the left mount and can't find a part number
300 330 360 420
Also, what is the best location of the 4 available for the bolt on these brackets as far as stiffness and bounce?
300 330 360 420
Also, what is the best location of the 4 available for the bolt on these brackets as far as stiffness and bounce?
Melting Slicks
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Looks like a dual mount. I'd say it's at the 330 setting. I believe if you move it towards the wheels that is would become stiffer.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by 74 vert
Looks like a dual mount. I'd say it's at the 330 setting. I believe if you move it towards the wheels that is would become stiffer.
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Originally Posted by Jclgodale3
sooo...being the dual mount means I can set it at 300lb, 330lb, 360lb or 420lb??? Is this a good setup?
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by zwede
If yours is one of the ones that doesn't get bouncy with a fiberglass spring, then yes it is good. Some C3's (like mine) got horribly bouncy and I went back to a stock steel spring because of the bounce.
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I believe the bounce can be cleared up with the proper
shocks, I understand Bilsteins work good, but Van Steel recommended the adjustable QA1s with the dual which is what I have. Haven't driven it yet so I can't speak from fact though. Maybe some else can tune in that has the dual mount.
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Yes, its a VBP dual mount spring .... I have mine set at the softest setting (300 - inside hole) and it does bounce some but not as bad as some people's. The key is the shocks and how well it is matched with the front springs. I run KYB2's ... had Bilsteins on it, but they were just TOO stiff for the horrible roads around my house. Actually handles better now on these bad roads, because the wheels stay in contact with the surface better and is more predictable.
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