Front Coil Over Question

[Gizmosrcool]

I read somewhere that it is ideal to check each coil overs to verify the rebound. I found the instructions on how to set.

Does anyone what the recommended setting should be?

Thx. Tom

[Jeff Kleiner]

With factory springs go full soft.

Jeff

[OB6]

Jeff, do the factory springs (with IRS) generally match the valving pretty well on the street and occasional autocross, or are there different spring rates that might be better? I'm not looking for a soft ride, but rather firm and compliant. I don't necessarily equate high spring rates to harsh ride if the valving is correct (at least that's been my experience).



With factory springs go full soft.

Jeff

[Jeff Kleiner]

Jeff, do the factory springs (with IRS) generally match the valving pretty well on the street and occasional autocross, or are there different spring rates that might be better? I'm not looking for a soft ride, but rather firm and compliant. I don't necessarily equate high spring rates to harsh ride if the valving is correct (at least that's been my experience).

The roadster has a moderate push when using the factory springs. If you up the rate you’ll probably want to up the rebound. On my own car I upped the spring rate by about 50%.

Jeff

[OB6]

Thanks Jeff. Tom, sorry for hijacking your thread.

[CraigS]

Drive it for a while before you change springs.

[Gizmosrcool]

Yes on the springs Craig. I heard every now and then the rebound is different on a coil over or so. It may be weird to have 1/2 out of 4 set differently.