eibach springs for 4kq/cq/gt

[Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>]

This is mainly to summarize the info I received today, and
so we will have it on record for future reference.

I have in my possession a lightly used set of Eibach springs.
I intend(ed) to use these on my CQ, but I decided to check into
it a bit, at my mechanics urging.  

The set I have is:

a) 1504.101
b) 1510.001

This is a stock set for the 4kq, known as the prokit 1504.140.
a) is used in the front of the 4kq, and has a rate of 109x137 lbs
(initial/max)

b) has a single rate of 143lbs, and is used in the rear of the 4kq.

Here's where it gets interesting.

The CQ uses the prokit 1510.140, which consists of:

A) 1510.001 (front)
B) 1511.002 (rear)

A) should look familiar - it's the rear 4kq spring, and is not
progressive!

B) is a different spring, and has a rate of 120x200.

So, you might be wondering, why would you use a spring rated 
at 143lbs in the front of a (heavier) CQ?

The only thing I can think of is that the person at Eibach made
a mistake and this spring is supposed to be on the rear.
That would make sense, going from a type85 chassis to a type89
that weighs more, you beef up the front springs from 109x137
to 120x200.  So, I have a call into the guy at Eibach again to
check this.

Lastly, for those with 4000 nonq or CoupeGTs...
Your car uses the prokit 1502.140, which consists of:
C) 1510.001 front (this should look very familiar by now)
D) 1502.002 rear

This kit has been discontinued, but the rep said that they have 133
pieces of D) (rears) so when they are able to run off a batch of
front springs, the kits will become available again, until they
sell out.

Hope this helps some of you.  In a nutshell, unless I get a
good reason to install these, I have a set of Eibachs for
the 4kq for sale, and I might be looking for a used set of H&Rs
for the CQ, or I may just bite the bullet and go coilover...

| Dan |
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