RSR Ti2000 Springs
Mar 14, 2004, 08:52 PM
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RSR Ti2000 Springs
I believe I am the first to try these springs. I know that this is the first set that Gruppe-S has sold. My camera was dead when I got the springs so I couldn’t get a picture before putting them on. They weigh more than the stock spring but are reportedly (RSR) 25% lighter then normal lowering springs due to the Titanium alloy used.
The spring rates are quite stiff at 5k up front and 6k in the rear. So far in driving the car it is still close to the stock ride. A little harsher (obviously) but the high dampening rate of the struts is able to handle the stiff spring. Overall handling effect is a little hard to judge until it is aligned properly because I can tell it’s out after the shunt in the snow and the spring change.
For anyone that is going to install springs. With two people it is not necessary to use a spring compressor as long as once person with moderate strength and weight holds down the top plate while the other removes the strut bolt. The stock spring in the front only has 2 coils to grab on once side so it’s a pain in the *** to put the compressor on.
The note positions of the top plates when removing and on the front you need to re-align the hole on the top plate with the one on the strut body at the bottom. In the rear you just need to make sure you seat the top part of the spring in the pad. The top plate in the rear can be twisted to realign it for the body after it is assembled.
When I took the pictures I didn’t realize the tires wouldn’t show. If anyone is interested in this spring and wants me to get better shots of the fender gap, let me know.
Thanks again to Gruppe-S for getting me the springs and the great customer service.
The spring rates are quite stiff at 5k up front and 6k in the rear. So far in driving the car it is still close to the stock ride. A little harsher (obviously) but the high dampening rate of the struts is able to handle the stiff spring. Overall handling effect is a little hard to judge until it is aligned properly because I can tell it’s out after the shunt in the snow and the spring change.
For anyone that is going to install springs. With two people it is not necessary to use a spring compressor as long as once person with moderate strength and weight holds down the top plate while the other removes the strut bolt. The stock spring in the front only has 2 coils to grab on once side so it’s a pain in the *** to put the compressor on.
The note positions of the top plates when removing and on the front you need to re-align the hole on the top plate with the one on the strut body at the bottom. In the rear you just need to make sure you seat the top part of the spring in the pad. The top plate in the rear can be twisted to realign it for the body after it is assembled.
When I took the pictures I didn’t realize the tires wouldn’t show. If anyone is interested in this spring and wants me to get better shots of the fender gap, let me know.
Thanks again to Gruppe-S for getting me the springs and the great customer service.
Mar 15, 2004, 06:17 AM
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I thought that they were a progressive rate spring. Not a static rate spring. Static rate would go along with your 5k? or do you mean 500 lb? spring rate. 500/600 seems very high for a street application. You say that its not rough though? The stock struts must be pretty stout.
Mar 23, 2004, 10:51 AM
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Originally posted by JoeWalker4G63
I thought that they were a progressive rate spring. Not a static rate spring. Static rate would go along with your 5k? or do you mean 500 lb? spring rate. 500/600 seems very high for a street application. You say that its not rough though? The stock struts must be pretty stout.
I thought that they were a progressive rate spring. Not a static rate spring. Static rate would go along with your 5k? or do you mean 500 lb? spring rate. 500/600 seems very high for a street application. You say that its not rough though? The stock struts must be pretty stout.
The stock struts are have a lot of high speed dampening. The ride is a little stiffer/harsher but has not changed dramatically. I haven't really flogged it to see how the weight transfer is in a corner.
Mar 23, 2004, 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by djkojione
wow! looks nice!
wow! looks nice!
I can't wait to get the wheels on it.
I ended up with 1.5* of camber on both sides with the bolts set at 1.0* so I am putting camber plates on it so I can lessen that.
I don't want to trash the insides of the tires.
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Originally posted by hueman
I believe mach v has had these springs on their evo for a little while now.
I believe mach v has had these springs on their evo for a little while now.
RS-R Ti2000 springs.
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Apr 7, 2004, 03:35 PM
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this thread is back from the dead!!!
any updates from timzcat or dan??? how's the performance? would you recommend them for a daily driver?
thanks
greg
any updates from timzcat or dan??? how's the performance? would you recommend them for a daily driver?
thanks
greg
Apr 10, 2004, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by Tak555
how's the performance? would you recommend them for a daily driver?
how's the performance? would you recommend them for a daily driver?
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Apr 10, 2004, 01:44 PM
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I've had these on my car for a while now. I got them from prostreetonline.com for a good price.
I think I'm the original with these springs, but I'm not going to keep them on. Just like any spring, they are just that - a spring.
I'm going with a JIC full coilover system for the best handling.
Here is my original post:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...threadid=62803
I think I'm the original with these springs, but I'm not going to keep them on. Just like any spring, they are just that - a spring.
I'm going with a JIC full coilover system for the best handling.
Here is my original post:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...threadid=62803
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Wow, this thread will not die!
I really like these springs for both street and track. I ran them at our Third Annual Track Day at Summit Point in September, and the car handled great.
I also ran Cusco camber plates in front, Cusco sway bars front and rear, and Kumho V710 tires. The car had crazy amounts of grip!
--Dan
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I really like these springs for both street and track. I ran them at our Third Annual Track Day at Summit Point in September, and the car handled great.
I also ran Cusco camber plates in front, Cusco sway bars front and rear, and Kumho V710 tires. The car had crazy amounts of grip!
--Dan
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