Custom spring rate OEM type springs

[M3kimmo]

Hi there

I´m running Swift springs at this moment, but willing to try a bit stiffer ones. Is there a company which can offer/build a set? I´m looking for a set which will fit directly just like original ones, or like Swift ones. Coilovers or HAS systems are not an option. I like to keep the suspensions look as original as possible.
The car is EDC car, and I´m fully aware of the shocks limitations, but this trial is quite easy to change back if the package wont work. Will appreciate any tip where to go. Thx

I e-mailed to Swift about this, but so far have not received any response.

[ornicar]

Originally Posted by M3kimmo

Hi there

I´m running Swift springs at this moment, but willing to try a bit stiffer ones. Is there a company which can offer/build a set? I´m looking for a set which will fit directly just like original ones, or like Swift ones. Coilovers or HAS systems are not an option. I like to keep the suspensions look as original as possible.
The car is EDC car, and I´m fully aware of the shocks limitations, but this trial is quite easy to change back if the package wont work. Will appreciate any tip where to go. Thx

I e-mailed to Swift about this, but so far have not received any response.

Try maybe the Ohlins springs from their R&T kit.

[wyatth]

Stiffer than Swift on stock (and likely worn) dampers is most likely going to ride like sh!t.

[M3kimmo]

Hmm, how close those Swift ones are from "ragged edge"? Spring rate for those are 279lbs front and 670lbs rear. What I´m looking for is 350lbs front and 750lbs rear. I feel that front side especially is bit soft. I can always go back if the direction is wrong. I´m just looking for a place to purchase a set springs and try them.

The car is 30k miles driven and very well kept, so I dont think the shocks are worn out. EDC software has been changed to LCI Competion version. Not much, but still better than old (2008) one. Everybody warned me about not to change the rear subframe bushings from rubber to aluminum/spherical joints. Subframe mountings/rear control arm inner bushing are from Millway, and all other control arm bushings has been changed to spherical ones. Final drive (3.62 ratio with Drexler GT4 locking devise) is mounted with new original rubber bushings. Also front tension struts has been modified from rubber bushings to spherical ones. The car is way more precise to drive. And the higher gear ratio with very nice differential even raised the pleasure of push the car through curved asphalt roads.

The picture shows the overall condition of the car. It has never seen dirty roads, and every change has been made so that original parts (brakes, rear subframe, final drive, control arms etc) has been stored untouched. So far I have not found any "cons" to what´s been changed...other than cost :-)

Originally Posted by wyatth

Stiffer than Swift on stock (and likely worn) dampers is most likely going to ride like sh!t.

[TboneS54]

Originally Posted by wyatth

Stiffer than Swift on stock (and likely worn) dampers is most likely going to ride like sh!t.

I can confirm, swift springs on stock dampers (even my 50k miles ones) is under dampened. Just got B8s and it's much better. My car is fairly light and I think I could still use a little slower rebound. A heavier car will effectively reduce spring rate and I thik B8s would control them perfectly well.

I anticipate needing better dampers at some point, but got new b8s for $700 on BF.