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Old 03-02-2005, 04:22 PM
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looking for info on the hipemax/hipermaxII spring rate and size.



and recomendations for "softer" springs.

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Old 03-02-2005, 04:28 PM
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the hipermaxii have 450 spring rates all around if recalled correctly....

the recommendation seems to be in the range of 450-550 fronts and 350-450 rears on the softer end...
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Old 03-02-2005, 07:04 PM
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depends on what you're doing..



hey jio - hows your car goin?
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:23 AM
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im driving in new jersey roads. need i say more?



what would 450 and 350 be in kg?



what are the stock and R1 spring rates(if different)?



what about the spring diameter and length of the hipermaxII?



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tire size makes more of a difference in ride quality then the coilovers in my opinion.....
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Originally Posted by treceb' date='Mar 3 2005, 05:22 AM
what would 450 and 350 be in kg?

No.

That's lb-in.

450 = ~8 kg-mm

350 = ~6 kg-mm





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Originally Posted by RETed' date='Mar 6 2005, 03:30 AM
No.

That's lb-in.

450 = ~8 kg-mm

350 = ~6 kg-mm

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that is what he said
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