spring rate ?

[4agze52]

what is the spring rate for the 89 toyota mr2 part number
front 80337
rear 80354
i think that the part number was too small to see exactly

thanks

[Wojtek]

Hi,
I think you've got the wrong rear part number.

Toyota MR2 AW11 86-90;
80337 - front, progressive rate 95>150 lbs/in
78808A - rear, progressive rate 96>154 lbs/in

Wojtek.

[4agze52]

thanks for the info
dang thats soft

[Wojtek]

No problem.
As far as the rates, why do you say there're soft?
We'd suggest to combine our Control springs with sports shocks such as Koni Sports for example, together with our uprated sway bar for optimum handling and ride.

Wojtek.

[4agze52]

i am running the koni yellows right now
i guess you are right about the spring rate i was running the TRD street springs before they were rear 275 and front 165 and i was having understeer problems i figured i should soften up the springs in the front

you know what i think i ll take you up on those spring rates
how do i order whiteline products in the US is there a distributor or do i just send a request through the web site

thanks Wojtek

[Wojtek]

Hi,
I agree that the rates of your springs are too stiff, but their respective front to rear bias would suggest oversteer, not understeer. Also, the stiffer the suspension, the quicker it takes the car to set, and the quicker it's going to under/over-steer. Perhaps there is something more to it that we don't know about.

You can order either direct from Whiteline from our online web store http://www.whiteline.com.au/store or through our distributors http://www.whiteline.com.au/dealers_usa.htm .

Wojtek.