Originally Posted by EVO Nathan

Like I said in my first couple of posts, then car came with the Flexs on them. The point of the thread was not to determine, or get opinions on whether I plan on tracking the car from time to time or not.

The questions is what effects/benefits/setback/etc....will come about if I drop the spring rates down the from the current 12k/10k level to a 10k/8k level? What would the effects be both on the street and on the track?

Nathan

Originally Posted by Matt2.8NJ

Oh, I should have made myself more clear. I meant I was agreeing with your original assumption that you would be better off (for your usage) with softer springs (closer to stock, which is why I brought in the stock suspension comparison).

Good luck with whatever you choose- please give us a report on how the Flex's feel with the softer springs.

If you decide to simply dump the Flex's, let me know

Originally Posted by kekek

Ok, this helps a bit. If you want a softer ride and are happy with the balance of the car now I would run the 10/8. If the car is too pushy for you then I would try the 10/10. I don't see the car bottoming or having any ill effects especially since you won't be on a very grippy tire (my assumption). If your not a very experienced driver I would shy way from high rear rates anyway as I could only see them getting you into more trouble. Just make sure you get a good alignment after swapping them and don't drop the car too low.

My advice applies more to an autox car, but I have friends running similar rates at the track with no ill effects.

HTH,
John