Hyperco/Vansteel
Racer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 269
Likes: 52
From: Springfield, TN
Priya,
I would keep the sway bars to limit some of the body roll that you'll have with the softer springs, and I would also change to a lower rate front coil spring to match the softer rear spring.
If not, the stiff rate front spring and softer rear will make the car feel a little unbalanced. It will decrease the front grip and make the want to "push" more than if they're properly balanced front to rear. This isn't as bad as having it the other way around (Too soft in front/too stiff in the rear, making it loose), but it will probably still be very noticeable when driving.
Also, one other note for you and the OP - Get adjustable shocks if you can afford them. I've run several different types & brands of shocks, including KYB, Bilsteins, Viking, and RideTechs, and the ability to adjust them lets you fine tune the ride and performance to your springs and driving style.
Good luck to both of you.
Chris
I would keep the sway bars to limit some of the body roll that you'll have with the softer springs, and I would also change to a lower rate front coil spring to match the softer rear spring.
If not, the stiff rate front spring and softer rear will make the car feel a little unbalanced. It will decrease the front grip and make the want to "push" more than if they're properly balanced front to rear. This isn't as bad as having it the other way around (Too soft in front/too stiff in the rear, making it loose), but it will probably still be very noticeable when driving.
Also, one other note for you and the OP - Get adjustable shocks if you can afford them. I've run several different types & brands of shocks, including KYB, Bilsteins, Viking, and RideTechs, and the ability to adjust them lets you fine tune the ride and performance to your springs and driving style.
Good luck to both of you.
Chris
Racer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 269
Likes: 52
From: Springfield, TN
jb78L-82,
It looks like we were replying at the same time, saying similar things.
I like the way you summed it up:
Of course, this is assuming that the front springs are changed to a softer rate than the factory gymkhana, correct?
Chris
It looks like we were replying at the same time, saying similar things.
I like the way you summed it up:
Chris
Last edited by CA_WxMan; Dec 29, 2018 at 02:42 PM.
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Priya,
I would keep the sway bars to limit some of the body roll that you'll have with the softer springs, and I would also change to a lower rate front coil spring to match the softer rear spring.
If not, the stiff rate front spring and softer rear will make the car feel a little unbalanced. It will decrease the front grip and make the want to "push" more than if they're properly balanced front to rear. This isn't as bad as having it the other way around (Too soft in front/too stiff in the rear, making it loose), but it will probably still be very noticeable when driving.
Also, one other note for you and the OP - Get adjustable shocks if you can afford them. I've run several different types & brands of shocks, including KYB, Bilsteins, Viking, and RideTechs, and the ability to adjust them lets you fine tune the ride and performance to your springs and driving style.
Good luck to both of you.
Chris
I would keep the sway bars to limit some of the body roll that you'll have with the softer springs, and I would also change to a lower rate front coil spring to match the softer rear spring.
If not, the stiff rate front spring and softer rear will make the car feel a little unbalanced. It will decrease the front grip and make the want to "push" more than if they're properly balanced front to rear. This isn't as bad as having it the other way around (Too soft in front/too stiff in the rear, making it loose), but it will probably still be very noticeable when driving.
Also, one other note for you and the OP - Get adjustable shocks if you can afford them. I've run several different types & brands of shocks, including KYB, Bilsteins, Viking, and RideTechs, and the ability to adjust them lets you fine tune the ride and performance to your springs and driving style.
Good luck to both of you.
Chris
