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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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What are my spring rates

I use the buddy club racing spec coil overs and I searched everywhere and couldnt find anything. My car pushes alot i guess my rear springs are too soft. Also were could i get springs for these coil overs? any input would be appreciated. Thanks
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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What are the numbers on the springs?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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I just went out and checked. I couldnt find any numbers on the spring
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 07:01 AM
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swift makes springs for coilovers, they're awesome
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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Sometimes they stamp the top of the spring. Part that is now touching the perches. Are they OE buddy clubs or other?
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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a lot of springs for JDM coilvoers don't have markings. If they're standard buddy clubs like Smike said you could try and look up what Buddy Club lists them at. They are probably too soft in the rear.

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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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On the Buddy Club website it lists them as 10kg/10kg
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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if thats true then i should change my rear springs to 12 kg right? but would the damper endure this rate? and where could i find replacement springs?
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Contact GTWorx. They can get you some replacement coilover springs.
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