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robceline
04-08-2010, 05:59 PM
needing some advice and any prices here
want to drop the front by 20mm off std
is it better to compress springs or get some made and does anyone know prices and places which do these

GRDPuck
04-08-2010, 06:14 PM
I'd be interested in this too.
Later down the track I'd like to drop the Ralliart slightly.
Always wondered if getting new lowered springs (Kings, or similar) would be better than having the Ralliart springs compressed or vice-versa ?

robceline
04-08-2010, 06:30 PM
well i know my car is sitting 100mm off the ground at the front with out the splitter on
so lows with a splitter id say be to low
cant confirm ubtill i get the splitter and find out how big it is

[TUFFTR]
06-08-2010, 12:47 PM
in the TR the springs are Lows compressed 2-3" Ride in the back is VERY HARD and this is good for drag racing, mainly because I've started with lower harder springs to start with. In the Diamante the rear springs are standard and have been compressed 3" and the ride is VERY soft. So basically now that I've done both I would go with at least low springs and compress them. Can't say much on handling but either cars are track stars.

yann89
06-08-2010, 01:51 PM
been there, done that. start with stiff springs. feels much better and doesnt bounce off the road at higher speeds. lol

gremlin
06-08-2010, 04:00 PM
i have compressed ralliart springs in my TH.. no complaints here

bulletman
06-08-2010, 05:09 PM
;1290065']in the TR the springs are Lows compressed 2-3" Ride in the back is VERY HARD and this is good for drag racing, mainly because I've started with lower harder springs to start with. In the Diamante the rear springs are standard and have been compressed 3" and the ride is VERY soft. So basically now that I've done both I would go with at least low springs and compress them. Can't say much on handling but either cars are track stars.

He was referring to the fronts I believe. I'm curious to know as well for the fronts as my super lows are too low for what I want.

slammed
29-08-2010, 09:33 AM
another question on springs would the front springs out of a 96 diamante fit into my 97 TF Wagon

[TUFFTR]
29-08-2010, 10:44 AM
another question on springs would the front springs out of a 96 diamante fit into my 97 TF Wagon

if its not double-wishbone (as I dont know if anyone has compared both springs) then yes.

Steevo
30-08-2010, 07:23 AM
When you compress a spring,the rate DOES NOT change,so if it was a soft spring to begin with,it will tend to bottom out etc ,if it was a decent rate and they are compressed a small amount,you can get away with it and ride shouldnt change at all,unless of course you crunch the bumpstop through limited travel that is

[TUFFTR]
30-08-2010, 08:16 AM
When you compress a spring,the rate DOES NOT change,so if it was a soft spring to begin with,it will tend to bottom out etc ,if it was a decent rate and they are compressed a small amount,you can get away with it and ride shouldnt change at all,unless of course you crunch the bumpstop through limited travel that is

I can attest to that 100%