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Old 01-22-2015, 05:26 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by josealiceapr View Post

I'm thinking about going the same route as in the original post, B8's with RCE Tarmac springs. My question is this (and I apologize if this has been discussed to death).

Are there any options out there for someone wanting to go stiffer on the spring rates than the option above without having to invest (not only $$ but time) in coilovers. My priorities are a quality suspension which maintains travel and correct geometry (no more than 0.75" drop).
What about Swift Spec-R(4.4/5.3)? Those and Tarmacs are the firmest springs currently if I'm not mistaken. Swift is a good quality too. The Spec-R is a tad softer in the front than the RCE Tarmacs (4.4k, similar to the RCE Yellows); but, a little firmer in the rear (5.3k). So it's a little different balance than the square rates of the RCE options; but at the same time similar rates..like a mix of the two. But, it does lower it more (with a slight rake..which I like).

My top choices would be: Spec-R, RCE Yellows, RCE Tarmacs/Greys ...depending on what your desired susp characteristics are,of course (ie: softness/firmness, f/r balance, more/less oversteer/understeer; it's all subjective). You want to gain more oversteer - get Spec R. Less Oversteer or more understeer, get RCE Tarmacs. Less firm, get Yellows. etc.

http://www.swiftsprings.net/products...ct/spec-r.html
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