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bowtieboy
post Nov 22 2004, 02:34 AM
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Thanks in part to Mitch (BIG part), I now have a set of
LG Super Spring. These things are hard to come by and Mitch led me to the guys post the same day.......and now the deal is done - sitting in the garage.
Can't wait to get them on; needing more spring rate up front.

Thanks again Mitch (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif)
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post Dec 12 2004, 11:39 PM
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Well, the G2 front springs are fairly reasonable rates for autocross. The rear springs are arguably on the stiff side for autocross, so yes you would probably want to at least start out with a stock rear bar.

The downside of the G2 springs or any other lowering spring is that they are not adjustable for ride height or corner weighting. The upside is that they are not adjustable (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) They do not require a tedius adjustment process on an invariably uneven floor to get the heights right, and unless you have access to corner weight scales you'll probably come closer to balanced corner weights with the G2 (or any other fixed spring), at least initially.

Also, installing coilovers with Konis can be a real pain. OTOH, if you want to experiment with spring rates, Ground Controls with be cheaper and less work in the long run. If the GC coilovers are set to the same height as any arbitrary lowering spring, the lowering springs will have a litttle more available compression travel before hitting the stops. Etc. There's advantages both ways.

I will probably use the G2 front springs with linear rear springs on adjustable perches. That seems like a reasonable compromise (especially since I already have the rear adjusters).
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bowtieboy   Got a set of LG Springs ! !   Nov 22 2004, 02:34 AM
steve-d   What spring rate are we looking at for the F ...   Nov 22 2004, 02:36 AM
TxAgZ28   How much do those lower the car? Are they as low ...   Nov 22 2004, 02:58 AM
bowtieboy   Actually they're about the same ride hight as ...   Nov 22 2004, 04:21 AM
SuperCricket   Good deal man! Sounds like that thing will be...   Nov 22 2004, 07:10 AM
Teutonic Speedracer   Where did you find those spring rate #'s? I...   Nov 22 2004, 12:08 PM
mitchntx   Good job Drew ... glad it all worked out for you ....   Nov 22 2004, 12:49 PM
sgarnett   Yeah, dropping the G2 Supers and keeping the Proki...   Nov 22 2004, 04:07 PM
trackbird   QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Nov 22 2004, 07:...   Nov 22 2004, 04:16 PM
Teutonic Speedracer   I e-mailed LG today, no better sorce to get the ac...   Nov 23 2004, 01:01 AM
bowtieboy   Kyle- Yeah, I'm being "swayed" into ...   Nov 23 2004, 02:00 AM
mitchntx   I talked with Louis earlier today and he is gonna ...   Nov 23 2004, 02:08 AM
98_1LE   A long time ago one of the Gigliotti's posted ...   Nov 23 2004, 03:00 AM
Matt   Grumble... I've been trying to get a set of th...   Nov 23 2004, 08:41 PM
Teutonic Speedracer   QUOTE (Matt @ Nov 23 2004, 02:41 PM)Grumble.....   Nov 24 2004, 12:26 AM
mitchntx   I was cruising another board and saw the ones Drew...   Nov 24 2004, 01:04 AM
bowtieboy   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Nov 23 2004, 07:04 PM)I was...   Nov 24 2004, 02:13 AM
mitchntx   Drew, your best bet would be to call ...   Nov 24 2004, 04:13 AM
Teutonic Speedracer   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Nov 23 2004, 10:13 PM)Drew,...   Nov 24 2004, 11:26 AM
beuke23   From Louis a loong time ago: frt: 548 lb/sq rear...   Nov 24 2004, 12:11 PM
bowtieboy   At Mitch's suggestion I called. I didn't ...   Nov 26 2004, 03:10 AM
mitchntx   And the answer was?   Nov 26 2004, 06:50 PM
bowtieboy   Wasn't real promissing; it was something to th...   Nov 28 2004, 02:35 AM
sgarnett   As long as each pair of springs appears to be matc...   Nov 28 2004, 12:00 PM
bowtieboy   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Nov 28 2004, 06:00 AM)As lo...   Nov 29 2004, 01:32 AM
Spooner   Guys, How are the LG Super springs for a car whos...   Dec 12 2004, 08:18 PM
sgarnett   Well, the G2 front springs are fairly reasonable r...   Dec 12 2004, 11:39 PM
Spooner   Thanks Sean. I was hoping you'd reply. The oth...   Dec 13 2004, 03:28 PM
sgarnett   The 1LEs are progressive (130~180?) and hard to fi...   Dec 13 2004, 04:21 PM
robz71lm7   Like Sean said some progressive springs can be a p...   Dec 13 2004, 04:40 PM
sgarnett   BTW, it does seeem fairly safe to say that if you ...   Dec 13 2004, 06:06 PM
Sam Strano   The trouble with any serious or semi-serious autoc...   Dec 13 2004, 06:37 PM
z28barnett   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Dec 13 2004, 10:21 AM)The 1...   Dec 13 2004, 07:41 PM
sgarnett   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Dec 12 2004, 06:39 PM)OTOH,...   Dec 13 2004, 10:54 PM
sgarnett   I found a good pic of a car on G2 springs Mitchnt...   Dec 14 2004, 03:44 AM
Spooner   I was thinking the LGs might save a little money. ...   Dec 14 2004, 05:50 PM
mitchntx   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Dec 13 2004, 10:21 AM)The d...   Dec 14 2004, 06:25 PM
sgarnett   The question (which probably should have gone in a...   Dec 14 2004, 07:27 PM

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