I'm rethinking my spring rate and lowering.
This is a daily driver that will see autocross once per month. I will be using the AXGs for the 97-03 GP, however my Eldo is 50 lbs. Heavier at each front corner, has a 2.5" shorter wheelbase and 2% better f/r weight distribution.
The GP stock rate is 115 variable.(I hate not being able to find starting and ending rates on variable springs)
My stock Eldo rate is 135 linear.
I was going for variable springs rated at 416 to be cut to fit resulting in about a 525ish average rate. And a 1.5" to 2" drop... However, I'm reading that KYB recommends a maximum rate for the ACTs to be stock +50%ยท
That would be about 179.
For the GP.
If I go at 150% ofthe Eldo, I get about 202 (which is 175% of the GP rate.
KYB also recommend a 1"-1.5" drop .
I can live with that drop amount, but I don't know about 179-200 lb. springs.... seems like it would be too soft.
At the same time, I don't want to blow out the struts too quickly. I drive 24,000 miles per year.
I need real world feedback from GP autoXers on this.
Thanks .