90q coil-over kits, spring rates

[Jim Green]

--- JShadzi at aol.com wrote:
> Jim, not sure about using the rear 4kq threaded
> tubes all the way around, I don't think that will
> work, you need a 55mm ID, check with GC to see if
> that's what they are.  8" spring is correct, the
> 280/240 combo works well, I'd say in your case, and
> even generally speaking, to reduce some of the push
> use the 280's all the way around, it makes for a
> much better turning car, I actually run stiffer in
> the back, but that's even what the Bennetts are
> doing these days.  Its especially true if you don't
> have a rear swaybar.
>
> Overall the ride is pretty good, stiff but good, but
> in CO you may even want to consider 240's all the
> way around to soften it up.  At the minimum run your
> hight a little higher to prevent excessive
> bottoming.
>
> I don't use a weld ring in the front, just press the
> collar right down on the weld bead for the front
> tierod-arm.

Great, thanks for the tips.  I'll check on the I.D.
for sure.  Here's my ultimate goal: use coil-overs,
Koni's and some Delrin bushings to firm up the
suspension and reduce the bottoming out I'm getting
from the Eibach Pro-Kit/Boge combo.  I also plan on
tracking the car this summer, but the good handling on
the street is a bigger concern.  Anyone know if the
240's are still stiffer that the pro-kit springs?

=====
Jim Green
'89 90tq 034EFI, Haltech IG5
http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/car_home.html

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