coilovers

[SonicSnake 03]

Im looking to get the upr k member coilover kit, but dont know what spring rate and length to get. Ive searched around alot but cant come up with a straight answer. Car is around 3700lbs, going to be using the stock bilstiens and normal lowering springs on the rear(irs). Mostly street and strip once in awhile. Also getting MM cc plates, that fine or do the coilovers require specific cc plates. Thanks in advance.

 

[reldla1996]

MM has some good information on coil spring rates on their site. 175# and 12" will approximate the factory spring rate. If you want better handling, go with a higher spring rate, though at some point, you'll need different struts to match.

 

[SonicSnake 03]

A straight forward answer, thanks reldala1996

 

[Mystic03]

i have full upr tubed k,a arms and coil overs i have the 12-250's they are pretty nice no complaints here i street/track my car

 

[SonicSnake 03]

Called upr, they recommend 14-150 so i got those. What do you guys think, what can i expect with these.

 

[Bigc6428]

I have the 12" 300# fronts with hr race rears and it handles great

 

[SlowSVT]

I'm not a big fan of using these lightweight drag race K-members on the street. You've got that scrawny tube holding both sides of the A-arms. In a hard high G turn, hard braking or hitting a curve that won't inspire confidence

This is more like it! :coolman:

 

[BO TY KLR]

I have the upr k with 14-175 springs. I like the lowered look so I run the coilover adjusters at bottom of the sleeve so spring likes to rub the top of sleeve. Wish I would have used a 12" springs but other than that , no complaints.

 

[reldla1996]

I think 150 is a little soft, but it will ride nicer. You will bottom out from time to time if you're not careful. If I did mine over over, I'd go a little stiffer, probably 200.

 

[SonicSnake 03]

Sounds like a more comfortable ride. Im after a mostly street with occasional drag race type of ride. The upr guy said it was for better weight transfer. Also, what of the sway bar? Keep it on while on the street, remove at the track. That right?

 

[reldla1996]

You are correct on the sway bar. Have fun,

 

[SonicSnake 03]

I got my coilovers and everything installed and my front end bounces. How do I fix that?

 

[Venomous 03]

I got my coilovers and everything installed and my front end bounces. How do I fix that?

Did you lower the car?

 

[SonicSnake 03]

Yes