Looking for CGT Coilover Spring Rate Advice

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Alan:
No experience on springs but I have tracked a CGT with spring rates near 
yours, I think, with pure dedicated track tires.  Talk about GO KART.  I can't 
image you'd get a wheel planted any better with stiffer springs.
The real problem (if I read your coupe correctly) is that its FWD. 
Even with a stock motor "tuned" its just below (comparitively) an MC's ~162 
HP.  Stand on the throttle in 3rd or 2nd and you'll get wheel spin..........Its 
a traction issue and with one wheel putting down power its become a 
mechanical limiting factor and now a driving technique issue on how more power could 
benefit you.....
E-mail me and I'll put you in touch with the CGT owner so he can shoot you 
the specs.....
HTH - Scott by BOSTON
In a message dated 2/27/2004 1:30:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
quattro-request at audifans.com writes:
> 
> I'm looking for any experience out there in which spring rates for track use 
> for a CGT (or something similar)...
> 
> Right now I'm using 400# front, 325# rears w/ sway bars on both ends...  
> Nice for the street, but with the turbo and no LSD (yet) I have serious, 
> let's say, "traction issues" when exiting turns.
> 
> My thougts are 800# - 850# front and 700# - 750# rears with no front 
> swaybar.   I figure that will keep the inside front better planted and make 
> the back significantly stiffer.
> 
> Anoyone w/ experience care to comment?
> Thanks,
>