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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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looking for info on the hipemax/hipermaxII spring rate and size.



and recomendations for "softer" springs.

thanks
Old Mar 2, 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...
Old Mar 2, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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depends on what you're doing..



hey jio - hows your car goin?
Old Mar 3, 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?



thanks again
Old Mar 4, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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tire size makes more of a difference in ride quality then the coilovers in my opinion.....
Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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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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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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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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