 Got a set of LG Springs ! ! |
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 Nov 22 2004, 02:34 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195  |
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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Nov 22 2004, 02:36 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,042 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Hanover, PA Member No.: 36 |
What spring rate are we looking at for the F & R?
Steve |
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Nov 22 2004, 02:58 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 248 Joined: 29-December 03 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 63 |
How much do those lower the car? Are they as low as Eibachs?
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Nov 22 2004, 04:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195 |
Actually they're about the same ride hight as the Pro Kit
.....from what I've been told (and one friend's car actually sits a little higher with the LG's over the Pro Kit) I personally have the Pro Kit on right now. LG rates are: Front - linear 540 Rears - progressive 140-180 .....I think the Pro Kit is 400 /80-120 respectively. Later I may have some custom rears made if it becomes an issue. |
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Nov 22 2004, 07:10 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 176 Joined: 23-January 04 From: Fort Worth, Texas Member No.: 149 |
Good deal man! Sounds like that thing will be a beast next year!
Think you will ever tool around on the road courses any next season? |
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Nov 22 2004, 12:08 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
Where did you find those spring rate #'s? I've seen so many conflicting numbers on the internet. I thought they were 600+ in the front and also higher in the rear. I have a set in my basement that I too will be putting on this winter. Want to get the shocks revalved to match.
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Nov 22 2004, 12:49 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Good job Drew ... glad it all worked out for you ...
If my feable mind recalls correctly, I was told by Louis that the rates were 550 front and 180-230 in the rear ... These springs are much coveted and getting damned hard to find .... |
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Nov 22 2004, 04:07 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Yeah, dropping the G2 Supers and keeping the Prokits seems like a strange choice, especially since there was always more demand than Lou could keep up with as far as I could tell.
Actually, I'd like to find a set too, though I'd probably only use the fronts. I was thinking the fronts were 650 (maybe that's for the coilovers), but 540 would be about right for me (only slightly stiffer than I want and no coilover-on-Koni headaches). 180-230 is around what I remember for the rears too. |
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Nov 22 2004, 04:16 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,394 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Nov 22 2004, 07:08 AM) Where did you find those spring rate #'s? I've seen so many conflicting numbers on the internet. I thought they were 600+ in the front and also higher in the rear. I have a set in my basement that I too will be putting on this winter. Want to get the shocks revalved to match. That sounds like the numbers for the H&R stage 2 kit that I'm running. I calculated them at 647/258 in lbs. It appears that my math was slightly off, but they are quite certainly 600+/200+ rates. |
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Nov 23 2004, 01:01 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
I e-mailed LG today, no better sorce to get the actual spring rates than from the supplier!
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Nov 23 2004, 02:00 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195 |
Kyle-
Yeah, I'm being "swayed" into doing at least one road course next year.....do to the likes of Mitch, Glenn and Chuck (Chuck even gave me a ride one session) Dennis- Those are the numbers that the seller gave me, which sounded close to what I remembered. But since I'm hearing the rears are quite a bit stiffer, I definitely will be getting an "autocross" set of rears (after confirming with LG) Mitch- Couldn't have done it without your help (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) ....can't keep up with all these boards ! Strangly though, I was getting ready to drop in the rears and the part #'s weren't the same (fronts were). They both had the same preceeding letters but one read 125-00 and the other read 171-00.....did they make different rate sets ? |
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Nov 23 2004, 02:08 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I talked with Louis earlier today and he is gonna double check on the rates.
I referenced this thread and he said he would find out and get back to me ... or maybe he will post up here. |
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Nov 23 2004, 03:00 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
A long time ago one of the Gigliotti's posted 550 front and 180-230 rear.
I think you will like the springs Drew. I definately prefer the LG springs over the Eibach's. With fat tires, Strano 35 and a 21mm 1LE rear, it is great in sweepers. It can be a little loose in a slalum, but a 19mm rear should tame that. |
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Nov 23 2004, 08:41 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 36 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Des Moines, IA Member No.: 309 |
Grumble... I've been trying to get a set of those springs for 2 years!
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Nov 24 2004, 12:26 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (Matt @ Nov 23 2004, 02:41 PM) Grumble... I've been trying to get a set of those springs for 2 years! This is the place to find them. I was looking for a set and luckily someone connected me with Nick on this site and I got a set a few months ago. Good Luck! |
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Nov 24 2004, 01:04 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
I was cruising another board and saw the ones Drew got. I sent him a link.
He was gonna buy mine, but I decided to use them for the upcoming year on my CMC car. |
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Nov 24 2004, 02:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Nov 23 2004, 07:04 PM) I was cruising another board and saw the ones Drew got. I sent him a link. He was gonna buy mine, but I decided to use them for the upcoming year on my CMC car. ........(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) it's nice to have friends If anyone can tell me what/if the difference between LG 125-00 and 171-00 ? E-mailed LG, just seeing if anyone else might know (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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Nov 24 2004, 04:13 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Drew, your best bet would be to call ...
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Nov 24 2004, 11:26 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Nov 23 2004, 10:13 PM) Drew, your best bet would be to call ... Yeah, b/c I e-mailed on Sunday and still haven't heard back. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) |
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Nov 24 2004, 12:11 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 166 Joined: 25-December 03 From: nYc Member No.: 39 |
From Louis a loong time ago:
frt: 548 lb/sq rear: 180-230lb/sq QUOTE A long time ago one of the Gigliotti's posted 550 front and 180-230 rear.
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