GTCanada Posted November 13, 2005 Author Share Posted November 13, 2005 They suggested that I try the 6 in the front and leave the 7 in the rear at this time; better turn in and load carrying capability. IMO. the 7kg rate in the rear contributes just as much to the stiff ride as having that rate in the front. Currently, there can be a tendency for the stiff rate in the front to cause some initial impact harshness on moderate bumps (but, much less than the USDM struts + pinks). The followup impact of the rears on the same bump can cause the rear of the car to vertically "launch" somewhat instead of the suspension absorbing the bump. But, making spring changes in stages is a sensible way to do it. I am confident that the 6kg rate front and rear will be a better ride / handling compromise since the springs will be softer and the dampening setting can be less agressive. Hard to know if it will be ideal since 6kg is still quite stiff. More compliance for cornering through bumpy turns will be welcome. I'll be sending Paypal for 6kg front and rear. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmorris Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I'd have to agree with GTCanada, I find the rears to be even more over-stiff than the fronts. I'm really sick of the loud bang I get everytime the rear wheels hit a square edge bump. I'm giving the Ion springs a shot for the winter and then I'll decide in the spring if I'm going to change the springs on my K-sports or try and sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JINSU-POWER Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 When will these springs arrive if they ship on this airexpress order? (Here we go again....) The springs will arrive next week from oversea so you probably going to received it by the week following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 How easy do we think it will be to switch the front/rear springs on these. I don't remember see'n any easy way to get the tophats off or anything but then again when I was installing I didn't pay that close attention to it. If it can be done pretty easy I'm in for a set of 6k's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobY Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 What are your kingpin inclination angles on these. I found with my Coilovers that if the Combined angle (Camber plus Kingpin Inclination Angle) is too far positive the suspension feels "rougher" and the steering center a little bit vauge. You want a bit of KIA anyway it helps with self centering the wheel and negates positive camber changes during cornering. Provided that its not set too far inboard it also reduces torque steer and steering wheel shimmy under all conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 Paypal sent for 6kg springs front and rear. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Interesting question I did not measure when I went from stock. An old school friend just asked what the difference in the bumpsteer angle was after lowering the car. I need to crawl under there and look at the fronts and backs again before I swap out the front springs for 6s. What are your kingpin inclination angles on these. I found with my Coilovers that if the Combined angle (Camber plus Kingpin Inclination Angle) is too far positive the suspension feels "rougher" and the steering center a little bit vauge. You want a bit of KIA anyway it helps with self centering the wheel and negates positive camber changes during cornering. Provided that its not set too far inboard it also reduces torque steer and steering wheel shimmy under all conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Howdy Jinsu - did you get my paypal order? Okay, Here is an update on custom spring rate order issue. Ksport is going to custom make the 6kg spring for the front right now for you guys. So you guys can have F 6kg/ R 6kg setup or F 6kg / 5kg setup. You will have to pay by monday if you want the springs fast as ksport will put them on their next week's express airshipment from oversea. If you don't make it by the time, you will have to wait for December's boat shipment or pay extra for airshipment. springs are $100 a pair paypal to jinsupower@gmail.com along with your name, application and spring rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Hi Tom, Did you get a confirmation on this order? Paypal sent for 6kg springs front and rear. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 No, I did not. Responsiveness related to my initial coilover purchase was fine, so I am going to assume that we will hear back soon. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 No response yet. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JINSU-POWER Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 yes, both order has been received and processed. The springs are shipping out this week. Sorry that I wasn't able to get back to you guys earlier as our web host server went down last week and we lost alot of emails and orders during the outage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Cool. Thanks. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopwhoop Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 any updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Should be here next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JINSU-POWER Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 tracking is out. The shippment got stuck at custom for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopwhoop Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 trying to sneak drugs in those shipments again??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JINSU-POWER Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 You Know It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Springs arrived. Now to find time to do the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 Ditto. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icandy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 any news on the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 6kg front springs are sitting in a box waiting for the garage to be finished off. Snow in the driveway at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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