# link with 350# springs

[kato]

Howdy all I have a MK1 with a 3 kink and 350# springs the ride is very stiff for me only used for street driving. I know people have gone down in spring rate 250 ,300 . Can anyone share there experience doing this did it effect handling ?
Thanks Kato

[Jeff Kleiner]

I went UP to 500! Yes it will affect handling...the softer you go in the rear the more it will exacerbate the understeer that the factory spring rates cause.

Jeff

[kato]

Thank you Jeff As I understand it understeer is when the front of the car hits the wall oversteer is when the back of the car hit the wall. I know every car is different just looking for others experience and what they felt was the change with softer springs .

[RoadRacer]

Jeffs given you the answer.. but if you want to know how changes affect the car, bookmark this:

https://www.elephantracing.com/tech-topics/understeer-oversteer/

[rich grsc]

James, thanks, that's a great bit of info to keep on hand.