Linear springs on koni coilovers

[Pmanpop]

Hey everyone. Well im tired of random spring binding at 25ftg. Ive seen a couple of threads about people thinking about running linear springs on thier koni coilovers but no results really.
My question is will a 60mm inner diameter spring seat properly on the perch? I know i could measure this but i dont have a caliper.


Thanks!



Edited:erased one of my questions because i found the answer

 

[rpc07]

Hey everyone. Well im tired of random spring binding at 25ftg. Ive seen a couple of threads about people thinking about running linear springs on thier koni coilovers but no results really.
My question is will a 60mm inner diameter spring seat properly on the perch? I know i could measure this but i dont have a caliper.


Thanks!



Edited:erased one of my questions because i found the answer

In for more info, i have been thinking about this for a few weeks also.

 

[ik1015]

IMO, converting aftermarket linear spring is complicate.
You need 2.5" ID spring, but you also decide what spring rates and spring length. In addition, camber plate for 2.5" ID spring or top plate that fits on oem strut bearing.

This is very helpful>>>>>http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172743

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161877

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163488

 

[rpc07]

Some good info in those threads. I'll be looking into the hyperco springs and maybe a set of camber plates.

 

[ik1015]

I still have 2-2.5"ID, 8" long 250LB for rear spring. If you're intrested, shoot me PM!

 

[rpc07]

Based on the thread I was thinking of running 300-350 in the rear and 300 in the front. Will these springs fit inside the oem strut bearing in the front?

 

[Pmanpop]

Great info thanks. After i get camber plates, these will be high on my list. Swift or hyperco will do the job nicely.

Last question, any issues using 2.5 inch ID springs on the rear adjustable perch from the konis.

 

[Pmanpop]

Based on the thread I was thinking of running 300-350 in the rear and 300 in the front. Will these springs fit inside the oem strut bearing in the front?

You will need adapter plates for the front i believe.

 

[ik1015]

Based on the thread I was thinking of running 300-350 in the rear and 300 in the front. Will these springs fit inside the oem strut bearing in the front?

You need top cap like>>>>http://www.esetuning.com/FK-Automotive-Street-Line-Front-Top-Hat-p/smvw9007-th.htm

Why you want to run higher spring on rear?

 

[ik1015]

Great info thanks. After i get camber plates, these will be high on my list. Swift or hyperco will do the job nicely.

Last question, any issues using 2.5 inch ID springs on the rear adjustable perch from the konis.

I'd used spring around 2 weeks and didn't have any problem.....

 

[Pmanpop]

I'd used spring around 2 weeks and didn't have any problem.....

Okay thanks.

 

[rpc07]

You need top cap like>>>>http://www.esetuning.com/FK-Automotive-Street-Line-Front-Top-Hat-p/smvw9007-th.htm

Why you want to run higher spring on rear?

What i was reading in the thread was 300-350 in the front is about all you want to go on a daily to preserve ride comfort and in the rear 350 will make the car rotate really well and greatly improve turn in.

 

[Pmanpop]

Finally made the order.
Ill be using 2.5"ID springs that are 7inch long and 350# rate for the front and rear. My main goal with these springs were to stiffen up the ride and lower the car just a tad bit more. I calculated how much each springs were going to compress in relation to the corner weights and the rate. I also spoke to a koni shock rep and he told me the koni coilovers are valved more aggresively in terms of rebound and compression than koni yellows. So the 350 rate wont be extreme at all since people are using neuspeed race springs on koni yellows without a problem. The top hat adapter was sourced from eibach. The adapter will allow me to run the linear springs without using camber plates. Once everything comes in and i installl ill update this thread.

 

[APRMK6GTi]

Finally made the order.
Ill be using 2.5"ID springs that are 7inch long and 350# rate for the front and rear. My main goal with these springs were to stiffen up the ride and lower the car just a tad bit more. I calculated how much each springs were going to compress in relation to the corner weights and the rate. I also spoke to a koni shock rep and he told me the koni coilovers are valved more aggresively in terms of rebound and compression than koni yellows. So the 350 rate wont be extreme at all since people are using neuspeed race springs on koni yellows without a problem. The top hat adapter was sourced from eibach. The adapter will allow me to run the linear springs without using camber plates. Once everything comes in and i installl ill update this thread.

nice, subbed

 

[rpc07]

Can't wait to see the results.