Re: Vernal Equanox's

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>Sorry, should have said yield strength.  A couple of the spring tech
>service guys were worried about wire dia too small for a heavier car, w/
>springs becoming overstressed and eventually sagging.  One of them used
>the term tensile strength, and I perpetuated it.
>>>Any other recommendations?  Suspension Techniques, maybe (do they make
>>>some for this app)?  Others?
>
>Any recommendations on currently available springs that are less stiff
>than the H&R's?  Looks like pretty slim pickin's for a V8 5-spd.

Dave, you are going at this the correct way, getting the books and doing the
research.  Spring rates are not rocket science only math and properties of
steel and car chassis.  The Ti reference to springs, though anecdotal, is
cost prohibitive amongst a few arguments against it's use.  If one has the
perch diameter and spring rates (progressive, dual or linear) desired, one
can go to Eibach (or it's reps) and get a lot of help here.  There are
applications for both springs and shocks, that though maybe listed as a
specific car application, can be used on other cars.  Considering Eibachs tab
for "custom" winding any specific spring applications, homework costs much
less than Custom winding.  Books on suspension design are extensive and
reletively inexpensive, some even include workbooks for you.  F/R balance,
curb weight, perch diameter, spring rates and effective length are really all
one needs to start asking product questions.  For baseline comparison, I
would get the "rates" for a similar car, and go from there.  Again Eibach can
be most helpful, as can most other spring retailers.  This is done all the
time in both spring and strut applications, homework can be rewarding.  And
you learn a little about suspensions in the process.  

Remember the Eibach ad :"Cool/Uncool"....  How about, good and better for
your q instead.

My .02 

Scott