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swinks
19-09-2010, 09:32 PM
Well, few weeks ago I did lower my VR4. Galant got Spax lowering springs (F -40mm, R -25mm) and new shock absorbers: F short Bilsten B8, R hardened KYB UltraSR.
And issue appear after that. Seems that springs are too soft (maybe designed for Galant n/a). Rear is rubbing tyres on every road bump when car is loaded in boot, and front sometimes can rub tyres whilst cornering an hitting road pothole.
Well, handling is awsome.../rally
So... shame to throw away new uprated shock absorbers. I guess that uprated set of springs may be solution. Lowering just -20mm would be the best option with harder springs.
Hence my questions:

1. How hard are Tein S Tech springs? Can't figure out their specification, F 4.9 kg/mm and R 3.3kg/mm seems ultra soft...

2. Other option - custom made springs and... what size I should refer? Rear spring has wider top than base. Universal sets are the same from base to top. Will it fit? So, what dimensions should I look for? Diameter, lengh, etc.

Help much appreciated.

aboo
19-09-2010, 09:57 PM
The tien s springs aren't that hard. They are stiffer than the standard springs.

I'm running mine on standard shocks & don't know if that makes a difference

Gly
20-09-2010, 01:16 AM
tein have rear progressive spings, get harder as compression is applied

TEIN-----------------Front-----Rear
S.TECH/Soff---------3.9--------1.5-2.7
S.TECH/Medium-----4.9--------1.4-3.3


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Gly
20-09-2010, 01:17 AM
as for having custom made, get in contact with the company and talk to them,
maybe send your factory springs to them as samples?

bradc
20-09-2010, 01:24 AM
You probably have got n/a springs in there.

Most jap brands are pretty good, will be stiffer than stock and lower too.

VR457
21-09-2010, 10:39 AM
Are there any springs at stock height but stiffer?

miller
21-09-2010, 10:44 AM
i have some RSR Ti2000 springs for sale that came out of the rear of my Evo. Just the rears though. Open to offers, someone may know if they will fit across?

mike74
21-09-2010, 10:48 AM
http://www.timbren.com/aeon-double-convolution-springs.htm
Never tried them but these might be of some use?

Gly
22-09-2010, 01:17 AM
i have some RSR Ti2000 springs for sale that came out of the rear of my Evo. Just the rears though. Open to offers, someone may know if they will fit across?

nope they wont,