Zach Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ok I'm looking into getting coilovers for the rear of my car and I already have 12-250 front coil overs now from what I've read this is not an optimal rate for a street strip car, so if I were to use strange 10 ways on all four corners of the car what would the most balanced spring rates front and rear for a street strip car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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64bit_Tuning Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 drag only cars usually run a 14-150 front spring.a drag car driven on the street usually runs a 14-175 you dont need coilovers in the rear. infact Team Z Motorsports recommends against them.http://www.teamzmotorsports.net/Drag_springs_p/tzm-slrs.htm If you are going coilovers all the way around so you can get super low, then you shouldnt be considering drag racing the car, as your suspension geometry is going to be too jacked up to get a good launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Thanks for the input, but I kinda do what the coil over for stance though I want the car to handle well it's will be more of a street car that occasionally sees the strip like 3 times a year. Also to add I will be tuning a steeda 5 link with their adjustable swaybar if that makes any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 drag only cars usually run a 14-150 front spring. a drag car driven on the street usually runs a 14-175 you dont need coilovers in the rear. infact Team Z Motorsports recommends against them. http://www.teamzmotorsports.net/Drag_springs_p/tzm-slrs.htm If you are going coilovers all the way around so you can get super low, then you shouldnt be considering drag racing the car, as your suspension geometry is going to be too jacked up to get a good launch. Quoted for truth. My car looks awesome low. However, sucks a massive D at the track because my antisquat number is about 170% when it should be like 100%. The suspension on our cars weren't designed to be effective while slammed. In order to be effective while low, you have to change the control arm mounting points. And that's a whole nother level of modification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm rocking 14" 175, but I track my car weekly, and drive it..weekly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 My car is pretty darn low and i drag race it with coil overs in the back. All of the faster cars try not to squat, there are anti squat brackets. But i mean thats down in the 9-8 sec zone. Ive gotten 1.5 60's consistently with 400 wheel and a tko. We will see what becomes of this year with twice times the power and an auto. BTW i have team z adjustable lower, relocated uppers. QA1 Pro series coil overs with 12-170 rear springs and 10-350 front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 My car is pretty darn low and i drag race it with coil overs in the back. All of the faster cars try not to squat, there are anti squat brackets. But i mean thats down in the 9-8 sec zone. Ive gotten 1.5 60's consistently with 400 wheel and a tko. We will see what becomes of this year with twice times the power and an auto. BTW i have team z adjustable lower, relocated uppers. QA1 Pro series coil overs with 12-170 rear springs and 10-350 front. Interesting is the fact that TeamZ relocated uppers probably hurt your suspension geometry being as low as you are. The relocated uppers raise the mounting point of the upper control arms iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow90coupe Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I had 10-175's and 10-150's on my car, but recently switched to 10-375 and 10-250 so I could go lower and handle better. The softer springs work best at the track, but stiffer springs work better on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yea I'm not looking to break 10s lol just a good front to rear spring rate for a street car that barley sees the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 If it was my car I would do what's best for street use. Tracking a car three times a year doesn't justify picking a spring rate for track use. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolocut Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Exactly ^^ idk why but somehow my car worked with what was in it before. Can't wait till spring to try the track out again On going project, 94 cobra, r block, tfsr225, hp efi, vortech ys Instagram @rolocut Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9838stang Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I am looking at doing coilovers as well. right now a for a while it will be a v6. I am looking at doing the MM coil over kit for my car in the front. i have heard lots of people around here say the rears are not needed. It is a street car so to say. it goes to and from work highway use around town and car shows. i was wondering on if i should get a 10in spring or a 12 in spring. and what spring rate i should go with. i have no idea on how the spring rate and length rates work. right now i have h&r ss springs and tokico hp's all way around. i am about 1.75 to 2 inches lowered than stock and i am running j&m cc plate bump steer kit and steeda x2 ball joints. so my goal is to lower the front a bit more and have the ability to be able to raise it for street use and lower it for shows and weekend use if need be. idk not sure yet Sorry to take over the OP's thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 @9838stang. From what I have gathered 12 inch spring is the best middle of the road spring and a 200 or 250 lb spring rate is the closest to stock ride. And while rears are not nessisarry it's seems to be a nice convenience to have if you like playing with your ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
