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bc240sx · 03-06-2002, 02:58 PM

Sup ppl i wanna get a new set of Tein HA coilover on my S14. i was wondering what kind of spring rate i should put on them just wanna let u know i do go track once in a while but not " MUCH " at all so could u guys help me decide what size of spring rate i should put on them Tein sugguest 6 in front and 5 in the rear for this set.. but i'm planning to go higher.. do u think is good to go 8 and 6...?? pls give me any feedback thx a million <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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**West** · 03-06-2002, 03:32 PM

to get the total of a spring rate converted from KG/MM to LBS/IN just multiply the KG/MM by 56 and you will have the total of LBS/IN.

I am getting Zeal B6's in a customs spring rate of 6.5KG Front and 5.5 Rear which comes to 364F 308R. And that is damb stiff for street/track. And trust me I LOVE STIFF Springs. But most come way to stiff for street.

Your HA's will be this...

Tein Type-HA's
     Front: ~448 lb/in
     Rear: ~336 lb/in

If they are progressive rate then thats still DAMB stiff, if it Linier then its real stiff.

I had the HKS Coilovers on my s14 and the spring rates were aprox 8/6 and it sucked driving the car. Girls had to wear sport bras it was so bouncie.

S13 Spring Rates

S14 Spring Rates

bc240sx · 03-06-2002, 03:44 PM

hmm thx for all those advise.. i thought the Tein HA spring rate was Front: 338 R:280. it said on Tein Website.. so what do u think i should go with ..for the Tein HA.

**West** · 03-06-2002, 04:13 PM

My spring rates could be wrong. If you got that from the website then of course its right. The factory spring rate that you mentioned is pretty good.

BadMoJo · 03-06-2002, 04:21 PM

does anyone know the spring rates for the Tanabe Super Downs? I have looked for them a bit and have not found anything.

03-06-2002, 02:58 PM	#1
bc240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 157 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sup ppl i wanna get a new set of Tein HA coilover on my S14. i was wondering what kind of spring rate i should put on them just wanna let u know i do go track once in a while but not " MUCH " at all so could u guys help me decide what size of spring rate i should put on them Tein sugguest 6 in front and 5 in the rear for this set.. but i'm planning to go higher.. do u think is good to go 8 and 6...?? pls give me any feedback thx a million <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ 95 240sx Pearl White.. Bomex Rules...!!!!!

03-06-2002, 03:32 PM	#2
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	to get the total of a spring rate converted from KG/MM to LBS/IN just multiply the KG/MM by 56 and you will have the total of LBS/IN. I am getting Zeal B6's in a customs spring rate of 6.5KG Front and 5.5 Rear which comes to 364F 308R. And that is damb stiff for street/track. And trust me I LOVE STIFF Springs. But most come way to stiff for street. Your HA's will be this... Tein Type-HA's      Front: ~448 lb/in      Rear: ~336 lb/in If they are progressive rate then thats still DAMB stiff, if it Linier then its real stiff. I had the HKS Coilovers on my s14 and the spring rates were aprox 8/6 and it sucked driving the car. Girls had to wear sport bras it was so bouncie. S13 Spring Rates S14 Spring Rates __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

03-06-2002, 03:44 PM	#3
bc240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 157 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmm thx for all those advise.. i thought the Tein HA spring rate was Front: 338 R:280. it said on Tein Website.. so what do u think i should go with ..for the Tein HA. __________________ 95 240sx Pearl White.. Bomex Rules...!!!!!

03-06-2002, 04:13 PM	#4
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My spring rates could be wrong. If you got that from the website then of course its right. The factory spring rate that you mentioned is pretty good. __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

03-06-2002, 04:21 PM	#5
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 43 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anyone know the spring rates for the Tanabe Super Downs? I have looked for them a bit and have not found anything. __________________ ----Gone----