Lockedlock Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Im dropping my Mk2 Escort about 50mm and also wanting to stiffen the whole ride up. For the front coil spring at the moment is 520 LB/FT and i want it a whole lot stiffer, its not an everyday ride so am happy for it to be a bit bumpy. Any recommendations? I have 17" rims on so once its lowered there wont be much play between the wheel and the guard. For the back im just gonna use lowering blocks but also want to make it more stiff. Can i remove an exsisting leaf and just get a heavy leaf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 520!!! u sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockedlock Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yep, stock for any mk2 sedan is 520Ib/ft. Is that tight or sloppy? The coil is only 10.5mm and the one i have been reccommended is 13mm but i need to decide on a IB/FT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 standard would be more like 120 than 520 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 520lbs is harder than the front of my race car. As KPR said, the standard rate will be more like 120. I'd be aiming for 400lb at the upper reaches in the front of an escort at a guess. Have a look here if you want to know how to work it out (roughly): viewtopic.php?f=48&t=26926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 if your still goin to drive it on the road id go 220-250 lb in the front and maybe 150 lb in the back which you would most likely have to get made, with 17s that would be plenty firm enough, especially if you still want to go round corners in the wet. and if its stock at the moment have you driven an old light car with spring rates your suggesting? youll rattle your eyes out of there sockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticdash Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 thats 520 lb per foot. not lb per inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 So you are saying that its actually 43 lb/in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 i got 220pd/in in front of my turbo pinto mk1 thats quite low and its fine. iv got a very heavy front end and it never bottoms out. what motor do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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