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Whats a good spring rate for BC extreme low kit with swift springs?

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Old 05-19-16, 06:27 PM
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Default Whats a good spring rate for BC extreme low kit with swift springs?

Anybody?? I just need a couple feedback before i spend 1k+ hahaa
Old 05-25-16, 12:10 PM
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Whats your goal? Auto-x, DD, VIP or super slammed? Thats the first thing you need to figure out. After that we can help.
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Originally Posted by EITELS123
Whats your goal? Auto-x, DD, VIP or super slammed? Thats the first thing you need to figure out. After that we can help.

Honestly i want a daily driver. Slightly tucked wheels
Old 05-26-16, 06:32 AM
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I would go with 12k and 10k. If your roads are decent. Default is 10k and 8k. Im on 16k and 14k swift springs. I can tell you on rough roads its a bit shaky. On good roads its glued!
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Originally Posted by EITELS123
I would go with 12k and 10k. If your roads are decent. Default is 10k and 8k. Im on 16k and 14k swift springs. I can tell you on rough roads its a bit shaky. On good roads its glued!
Ok so do you suggest the extreme low kit or standard kit for me now? Do you have any pictures of your coilovers at its highest adjustment?
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There is about a finger and a half gap. Also I have 17 mm RCA on the front and 30 mm on the rear. <br ><br >
Originally Posted by nickynickt
Ok so do you suggest the extreme low kit or standard kit for me now? Do you have any pictures of your coilovers at its highest adjustment?
go for the extreme low kit. That's what I
have. I think the max highly is about 1 in lower than the stock height.
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Nothing over 20k with bc, even with the swift spring upgrade bc coils are only valved for a maximum of 22k
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They're not BC's but I'm happy with my Powered by Max with 18k/16k. Firm but not nearly as harsh as I thought they might be. I don't cringe every time I hit a bump due to tires rubbing or uca's hitting like I did with softer coils. In my case I think those rates are a good compromise.
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I was thinking about 16k 14k extreme drop.But I might get 14k 12k extreme drop cuz my kids I drop off at school and practice.i don't no yet I'm still reading reviews.
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18f 16r feels pretty good for daily use.
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I'm surprised at how high some of you guys are willing to go on a daily driver.

I have 10k/8k on my coilovers and think they are great for daily duties. These firmed up the ride and got rid of all the "float" of the stock suspension. I'm happy and the wife doesn't complain. If I were doing it again, I'd try 12k/10K, but probably wouldn't go stiffer.
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I have 16/14 and they've been good for a daily.
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So is 12/10 a good compromise for a daily driven stanced gs? Also where is the best place to get these, i'm in canada btw, thanks.
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anyone? 10 char
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Originally Posted by BayAreaLex
I'm surprised at how high some of you guys are willing to go on a daily driver.

I have 10k/8k on my coilovers and think they are great for daily duties. These firmed up the ride and got rid of all the "float" of the stock suspension. I'm happy and the wife doesn't complain. If I were doing it again, I'd try 12k/10K, but probably wouldn't go stiffer.
Same here, If I were to do it again I would go with 12k/10k on the springs.


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