165 lb rear springs

gregrobbins · 03:38 PM

I purchased a pair of 165 lb springs, then had a chance to pick up a 180 lb pair from a local owner and installed them instead.

These are new, never installed. Asking $75 plus shipping from 85301.

Sold: Thanks John and thanks Pelican Parts

gregrobbins · 05-13-2006, 05:59 AM

Another view

gbalke · gbalke's Garage

Greg,

Are these springs progressive? Will these springs make the rear of the car sit lower than stock and if so, how much?

gregrobbins · 05-14-2006, 06:53 AM

I am not sure on the progressive bit, but one of the reasons I got them was to lower the back a little, besides stiffening up the rear.

I have had them quite a while, but I don't recall anything about them being progressive, so lets assume they are not.

Thanks for asking.

Acox914 · 05-14-2006, 09:14 AM

you can see they are linear due to the equally spaced spring coils (assuming the wire is the same diamter throughout)

progressives have "progressively" farther spaced coils

gregrobbins · 06:42 PM

Thanks Aaron.

They are not progressive. I have heard stock is somewhere between 90 and 100 lbs, so they will stiffen up the rear. I understand 140 lbs is a good compromise for street and AX. These are going to be good to AX and DE events, but may be a little harsh in a daily driver.

Still available.

mattr_914 · 05-14-2006, 07:11 PM

They look progressive to me. Check out the spacing between coils at the top of the spring versus the center.

I'd take a caliper to the coil spacing to verify... or a uniform piece of material (for reference).

It could be a tricky camera angle, but my vote is for progressive, in which case Joe (KaptKaos) is in need of a pair. I'll forward him to this thread.

Acox914 · 05-14-2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mattr_914

It could be a tricky camera angle, but my vote is for progressive, in which case Joe (KaptKaos) is in need of a pair. I'll forward him to this thread.

you are right,could be a wierd angle. good eye!
greg, wanna see if all the coil spacings are the same?

gregrobbins · 05-14-2006, 09:48 PM

From mid point to the top the coils are closer. So Progressive after all?

Acox914 · 05-15-2006, 08:07 AM

so it would seem.

good eye matt.

spoke · 05-15-2006, 08:55 PM

With these springs on a stock 2L 914, how would the ride height compare with stock springs?

Spoke

gregrobbins · 05-16-2006, 06:02 AM

They allow the car to sit a little lower in the back. John bought them, so maybe he will post pictures once their installed.

Markeydoo · 05-16-2006, 11:31 AM

How will these work on a 914 6. I am running stock 4 springs now? If they will work get me a price for shipping to 92646
Thanks
Mark