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[Nick.V70]

Thanks for the info, so what's the problem with regular coil springs? Are you doing this for adjustment on the track or for the correct coil spring rate. From what I have read that most the coils on the market do not fit correct in the SCC lowers. So all I am missing to complete the front is coil springs and sway bar, any suggestions? My research time has been slim and to get this car on the road that is all I am missing other than shop time on the car it self. I have money to the side so I want to order what I need as soon as I know what I want and need.

[The WidowMaker]

so what's the problem with regular coil springs

a few things. first IIRC, most lowering springs (hotchkis etc) have a rate of ~525 and i wanted more. also, they claim a drop of "x", but thats compared to what? what the heck does stock even look like? and with my slammed height, would i need to cut more coils off? that would obviously increase the rate, but since i didnt know how much i was cutting i couldnt calculate a final rate.

the circle track springs are nice because they are cheap and available in lots of different rates. but the spacer sucks. its internal dia is too small for the larger aftermarket shocks, and in fact, when i lowered my frame down for the first time it came to rest on the top of the shock. not good. so i made the above spacers and will fine tune with some more 1/8 and 1/4" shims that ill cut.

I have read that most the coils on the market do not fit correct in the SCC lowers.

im running the global west lowers so i cant speak on the fitment. but, the circle track springs fit no different than a stock spring.

So all I am missing to complete the front is coil springs and sway bar

if you have the cash, i would look to dse for the splined bar. its expensive, but youve dropped a lot of cash thus far and it would compliment your package nicely.

[Nick.V70]

Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

a few things. first IIRC, most lowering springs (hotchkis etc) have a rate of ~525 and i wanted more. also, they claim a drop of "x", but thats compared to what? what the heck does stock even look like? and with my slammed height, would i need to cut more coils off? that would obviously increase the rate, but since i didnt know how much i was cutting i couldnt calculate a final rate.

the circle track springs are nice because they are cheap and available in lots of different rates. but the spacer sucks. its internal dia is too small for the larger aftermarket shocks, and in fact, when i lowered my frame down for the first time it came to rest on the top of the shock. not good. so i made the above spacers and will fine tune with some more 1/8 and 1/4" shims that ill cut.

Interesting, I will need to research this more. I ordered coils with my front end but at the time Marc from SCC sold me what they used but then after some time on back order we canceled the order. He said they stopped selling just the fronts and only the frt/rear package, I didn't need the rear of course but I may need to so I can get what they are using After I know where I am at for ride height then I can get alittle more custom if I need to.

Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

if you have the cash, i would look to dse for the splined bar. its expensive, but youve dropped a lot of cash thus far and it would compliment your package nicely.

I have seen that. I will see what I can pick one up for.