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vgi 10-03-2013 05:54 PM

stock height stiffer springs?
 
anyone makes those?

autobrz 10-03-2013 06:01 PM

I think your only solution are coilovers with longer springs to get the static height up at the expense of droop travel.

*except Ohlins R&T which I think can be run at stock height without longer springs.

Zach3794 10-03-2013 06:08 PM

May I ask what your reasoning for wanting that is?

One option is to contact Ground Control. They make everything custom by the order and will help you with whatever you need.

mav1178 10-03-2013 06:45 PM

Easiest way is to get some type of TRD/STi sport springs, with minimal drop and stiffer rate.

And virtually every type of coilover can be raised to stock height if it features proper design.

-alex

vgi 10-03-2013 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach3794 (Post 1249083)
May I ask what your reasoning for wanting that is?

One option is to contact Ground Control. They make everything custom by the order and will help you with whatever you need.

trivial, driveway clearance. i have a pretty steep driveway to the sidewalk. tried the rubber driveway/curb ramp but it didn't work as the shape underneath didn't match mine.

vgi 10-03-2013 10:20 PM

i thought about coilovers but it's like 'killing a mosquito with cannon'. it's my DD and wouldn't be using the coils to their full potential.

Dezoris 10-04-2013 12:33 AM

Custom order for sure. Wont likely find a place selling higher rate springs at stock spring lengths.
Coilovers some will allow you stock height but as said $$ and overkill.

Kostamojen 10-04-2013 02:30 AM

BRZ front springs on your FRS and it will be plenty stiff at stock height.

vgi 10-04-2013 11:56 AM

@Kostamojen thank you for advice

does anyone actually know the stock FRS and BRZ rates (front and rear)?

nevermind, found it:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10416

Kostamojen 10-04-2013 03:32 PM

FYI I'm trying out the stiffer rear FRS springs with the stiff front BRZ springs and I like it a lot, I'm really satisfied. Make sure to get some camber bolts for the front too and maybe a front swaybar.

Foobar 10-04-2013 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach3794 (Post 1249083)
May I ask what your reasoning for wanting that is?

I saw the question and wondered the same thing and immediately thought "dude must be from the Northeast where most of our roads suck."

I'm on stock suspension with a lip kit and I've scraped that thing just driving on the street, forget about driveways and stuff!

Zach3794 10-04-2013 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar (Post 1251104)
I saw the question and wondered the same thing and immediately thought "dude must be from the Northeast where most of our roads suck."

I'm on stock suspension with a lip kit and I've scraped that thing just driving on the street, forget about driveways and stuff!

I wanted it to be a rallycar project :P

ayau 10-04-2013 05:51 PM

Stiffer and OEM length springs won't necessarily give you the factory ride height. All things equal, a stiffer spring with the same OEM length will actually make your ride height taller than factory. This is because a stiffer spring will compress less when you lower the floor jack. Conversely, softer springs will let the spring "sag" more when you lower the floor jack.

What's your reasoning for going with stiffer spring rates? Factory springs are just fine for daily driving purposes.

vgi 10-04-2013 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kostamojen (Post 1251075)
FYI I'm trying out the stiffer rear FRS springs with the stiff front BRZ springs and I like it a lot, I'm really satisfied. Make sure to get some camber bolts for the front too and maybe a front swaybar.

I'm not in a rush right now to add extra weight, the more so upfront. :)


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