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Old 11-11-11, 07:43 PM
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Hey I am currently lowered my UCF10 on megan EZ and at my slammed height my ride is a little too bouncy for my taste. I am looking at changing out the springs to ones with higher spring rates. My first question is what size springs should I be looking at? Like how big of a spring and the ID and OD sizes that would work for me. Also can you guys offer any insight on how high of a spring rate I should be looking at?

PS: I am lowered enough to be flush with 19x8.5/9.5 's with -4 degree and -5 degree chamber. No tire showing on top running 225/35/19 all round
Old 11-11-11, 09:14 PM
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Bouncy stiff or bouncy soft? What damper setting is dialed in?
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from the sound of it you really have no idea how spring rates and damping work. You should read up on how the two come together to alter your ride before you go about changing stuff. The megans are only rated for +/- 2KG/mm changes in spring rate from base without revalving.
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I would suggest softening the dampening on the coilovers up a little bit. It should be adjustable via the ***** on each coilover on the top.
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