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Old May 20, 2018 | 01:14 PM
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Default Coil-Over Front Spring Rate Question / Thrust Bearing?

Looking at adding a set of coil overs to the front of my C6. In particular looking at a pair of Aldan's.
What spring rate is recommended for a supercharged 1000rwhp c6? I would like to not sacrifice ride quality too much, but I know there is added weight in the front with the supercharger kit.

Also, are thrust bearings not really necessary? I plan on having the shop adjust the height at install, and will likely never adjust the height again.

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Old May 27, 2018 | 02:31 PM
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Think I'm going to pass on the thrust bearings.

Should I go with 500lb or 550lb Spring Rate for the front? Keep in mind that the car has a AA Supercharger, for added weight if that matters.

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Only doing the fronts? I would go with 550 because of the weight of the SC.

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Originally Posted by timd38
Only doing the fronts? I would go with 550 because of the weight of the SC.
Yes just doing Fronts for now, funds are a bit tied up in doing stuff around the house unfortunately haha.
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Old May 28, 2018 | 03:58 PM
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Why not just turn the bolts on the factory springs.

The 80lbs or so of the SC should not have a big effect on spring rate needed. I would contact someone in the know, or look at the vikings from CPR. Great setup with lots of happy people. He knows exactly what springs to use and run.
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