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Ryan from Canada??
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Posted by Ubipa (more from Ubipa) on Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:50:53 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: One more quick question., Ryan [Profile/Gallery] , Fri, 28 Jun 2002 01:14:37
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Intrax have ++ springrates and are known to sag.

In an area w/ alot of potholes you might want to fit a moderate sport spring (300-400lb theoretical springrate that lowers 25-30mm).

I calculated the Intrax at @500 (theoretical), lowers around 40mm.

benefits:
Better center of gravity
less roll
good to replace sagging rear springs
better appearance


I've had a set of intrax's since 94-95 and have driven across the US twice, PA>FL>CA>WA and WA>MI>PA, with the car. Setup:
15x6 195/55/15's
Koni's shocks
Intrax springs
G6 swaybars

Main thing was clearance, the exhaust systems on these cars always seem to hang a little, I have bottomed out on the road (thank goodness for the skidplate, and getting onto certain lifts and automatic car washes became complicated.
Ride comfort was a litte concerning too, I have had ppl say it was a little harsh. Now w/ 225/40/18's on 18x7.5 rims, it's even worse. It drives like a go kart though! (I'm actually working out a new suspension setup)

The moderate spring is nice for the 195's and if you ever consider upgrading to a 16-17" rim (especially if you live in a pothole area).

MSS sells a good front spring that would match up pretty well w/ a BK/Wh or a BL/BL rear spring. With the normal sag of the rear springs, the MSS front springs should make the car pretty level. The MSS have an actual springrate of 314 (theoretical~419lb). So w/ one of the rear springs combined, the springrate combo would be 419/423 (F/R ratio close to 1).

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