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[quote][i]Originally posted by TOMAS[/i] Yeah damping adjustable will do nothing for the poundage of the springs. Course you can change the springs - harder ones will indeed reduce body roll and mean increased forces for similar travel which sounds ideal in your case. You should also be able to change the bumpstops. For a custom setup first job is to completly remove the springs and fit coilovers back on with no springs - this will determine where the car bottoms out. If the car sits ON its arches in this case you'll want bigger bumpstops until your happy the wheels CANNOT foul the bodywork even when bottomed out. Next step is to choose a spring rate suitable for you. The aim is to not let the car sit on its bumpstops in the bumps - this usually means harder springs if you are lowered but you want the softest you can get away with to aid handling and comfort. Choosing poundage all depends on the size of engine and install AND how low you are. A lot of the time its trial and error but as a gauge its common to use 300lb in the front for the Valver lumps and 325lb for the LET boys. Rear is not talked about so much. Its VITAL that you dont go too hard on the rear as oversteer will occur and although its fun at times it can catch you by supprise and its hard to control. Best bet is to contact the main FK importers and ask them what lb they are and choose one harder. When you talk about the FK REARS - are they a pigtail spring with coilover style platform? In which case custom springs would have to be made by someone like coilspring.co.uk if they are a regular stle coilspring then you just have to work out what internal diameter and length you have and work from there - Rally Design have a good range at good prices - www.raldes.co.uk. [/quote]
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