Leaf Spring question
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 168
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From: Austin TX
standard C5 spring rates:
Front- 440 Rear- 576
Z06 Spring rates:
Front- 525 Rear- 714
it would probably be better for road handling, but slightly worse for drag racing, because you would get less weight transfer.
Front- 440 Rear- 576
Z06 Spring rates:
Front- 525 Rear- 714
it would probably be better for road handling, but slightly worse for drag racing, because you would get less weight transfer.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,799
Likes: 1
From: Dayton Ohio
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,487
Likes: 4
From: WA
i don't see how front spring stiffness would make any difference under acceleration - you are unloading the spring, not loading it when you are transferring weight to the back.
you will change cornering dynamics by using mis-matched setup. since you got a great deal, might be worth giving it a try and seeing if you like it - if not you could always resell the spring here and get matching front spring or a full z06 setup.
you will change cornering dynamics by using mis-matched setup. since you got a great deal, might be worth giving it a try and seeing if you like it - if not you could always resell the spring here and get matching front spring or a full z06 setup.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 168
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
i don't see how front spring stiffness would make any difference under acceleration - you are unloading the spring, not loading it when you are transferring weight to the back.
you will change cornering dynamics by using mis-matched setup. since you got a great deal, might be worth giving it a try and seeing if you like it - if not you could always resell the spring here and get matching front spring or a full z06 setup.
you will change cornering dynamics by using mis-matched setup. since you got a great deal, might be worth giving it a try and seeing if you like it - if not you could always resell the spring here and get matching front spring or a full z06 setup.
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