Spring Rate Suggestions for '68 Camaro

[Mkelcy]

Originally Posted by dhutton

How much preload do you have on your coilovers? In my experience a lot of preload leads to a lousy ride on the street. The preload "fires off" when going over abrupt drops in the road which can make the ride seem harsh. I found a stiffer spring with less preload gave a better ride for me.

Just my two cents, not an expert by any means.

Don

At full extension, hardly any on the rear; I'll have to check the front, but my recollection is that I don't have much there, either. The car already rode a little high, and I didn't want to raise it more by preloading it a lot.

[dhutton]

I've got some 12" 175 pound springs if you want to try them. Just PM me your address and I can send them out this week.

Don

[Penny]

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[Vegas69]

Twenty five pounds won't be noticeable in regards to ride. Those are light springs. I'd say it's shock valving or you need to buy a Cadillac.

[Sieg]

How many miles on the suspension? There is a break in period for springs, shock seals, and bushings. Subtle but still a factor. Another factor is personal perception, what are you used to driving or what are you comparing it too?

[Mkelcy]

Originally Posted by Sieg

How many miles on the suspension? There is a break in period for springs, shock seals, and bushings. Subtle but still a factor. Another factor is personal perception, what are you used to driving or what are you comparing it too?

Fair questions. Perhaps 200 miles on the suspension.

I'm comparing it to '68 Camaro with 550lb./in. front springs and 200 lb./in. composite rear leaf springs

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Mkelcy

Fair questions. Perhaps 200 miles on the suspension.

I'm comparing it to '68 Camaro with 550lb./in. front springs and 200 lb./in. composite rear leaf springs

Lighter motor in this one?

Brake packages similar?

Overall car weights?