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    Default Spring rate question

    Last season was my first in racing and my car wasn't fully modified, suspension-wise, due to the initial high entry costs of going wheel-to-wheel.

    Therefore, I raced the whole season using Eibach performance street springs that had a progressive spring rate of approx. 425-530 lbs./front and 200-300 lbs./rear. (I know, really soft for hard core track running.)

    Yet, I liked the balance of the car (oversteer vs. understeer) at the end of the year after some changes were made to the rear ride height and front camber.

    Question: I had race-specific springs recently installed on the vehicle. These have linear rates of 900lbs./front and 250lbs./rear. Given that the increase in the front rate is way in excess compared to the rear, won't I see the handling balance tilt toward increased understeer? Shouldn't the front spring rates be lower, say 800 lbs?

    Thanks for any help.
    Last edited by RedMisted; 02-07-2009 at 12:37 PM.
    Chris
    #91 ITR Mustang
    1st place-2008 Great Lakes Division Championship Series
    1st place-2009 Kryderacing Series

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