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OrbitalEllipses · 07-20-2013, 01:34 AM

I stand corrected.

TrogDor the Burninator · 07-20-2013, 02:20 AM

LOL ... mechanically, I'm trying to decide if it matters ...

I mean, obviously the helper springs will give long before the main springs due to their inherent lesser tensile strength ...

The only thing I can think top or bottom would matter would be the positioning within the greater element - such as - does the helper spring at the top provide a further, broader foundation for the main springs to exert their force against, thus providing a stronger response against the main spring and providing a stronger base at the top strut mount ...

To me I would think that helper springs at the top makes the most sense ... but I am a complete newb with an overcompensating love of physics that directs me to this belief!

Thus I look to the community to guide as I am installing the Tarmac 2's in less than 24 hours ...

Racecomp Engineering · 07-20-2013, 10:57 AM

It doesn't really matter.

Sometimes we move them to the bottom because its easier to get a strap wrench on there.

- Andy

Colombo · 07-26-2013, 02:55 AM

I have a question about the Tarmac Zeros. Your first post says the spring rates are 225/280 front/rear. Your website as well as another that I found advertises 280/280. If I order these, which spring rates would I get?

OrbitalEllipses · 07-26-2013, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colombo

I have a question about the Tarmac Zeros. Your first post says the spring rates are 225/280 front/rear. Your website as well as another that I found advertises 280/280. If I order these, which spring rates would I get?

Your choice between the two last I heard.

Colombo · 07-26-2013, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Your choice between the two last I heard.

I don't see it as an option anywhere. The only option I see is the 280/280 vs 350/350.

OrbitalEllipses · 07-26-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colombo

I don't see it as an option anywhere. The only option I see is the 280/280 vs 350/350.

Myles did mention that the 225/280 option might go away; it'd be best to ask them.

Gopherboy6956 · 07-26-2013, 09:12 AM

Those are the options you have when ordering them. You can either get them with 215F/280R, or 280 all around. Additionally, you can get 350 rate springs all around for an additional charge.

When you order you can specify which you want.

Hope that helps.

Racecomp Engineering · 07-26-2013, 09:56 AM

The default option is 280/280 now.

We can work with you on rates. Best to give us a call if you want something other than default.

- Andy

Colombo · 07-26-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Myles did mention that the 225/280 option might go away; it'd be best to ask them.

That's what I'm trying to do publicly in this thread. Haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

The default option is 280/280 now.

We can work with you on rates. Best to give us a call if you want something other than default.

- Andy

Andy,
Thanks for the answer. I'll give you guys a call so we figure out what would work best for me.

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Gopherboy6956 · 07-26-2013, 10:45 AM

Just an update - a month in and about 500 miles, and the coils still rock. No clunks, noises, or anything goofy. So happy!

yohan04 · 07-26-2013, 11:39 AM

Anybody with 280/350 rates? Opinion on this set-up?

Also, are these valved any different from the recently released ST coilovers?

Racecomp Engineering · 07-26-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yohan04

Anybody with 280/350 rates? Opinion on this set-up?

Also, are these valved any different from the recently released ST coilovers?

280/350 would be okay with a stock rear swaybar, maybe add a front bar.

I'm not 100% on the valving of the ST coilovers but I imagine it's a good bit softer than ours.

- Andy

Gopherboy6956 · 07-26-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

280/350 would be okay with a stock rear swaybar, maybe add a front bar.

I'm not 100% on the valving of the ST coilovers but I imagine it's a good bit softer than ours.

- Andy

Any recommendations as far as sway bar goes for 350/350?

I feel as if sometimes the car wants to push... Bigger rear?

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Gopherboy6956 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited WRB Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 723 Thanks: 17 Thanked 296 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	Those are the options you have when ordering them. You can either get them with 215F/280R, or 280 all around. Additionally, you can get 350 rate springs all around for an additional charge. When you order you can specify which you want. Hope that helps. __________________ I plan to live forever. So far, so good. My Build - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31925

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Gopherboy6956 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited WRB Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 723 Thanks: 17 Thanked 296 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	Just an update - a month in and about 500 miles, and the coils still rock. No clunks, noises, or anything goofy. So happy! __________________ I plan to live forever. So far, so good. My Build - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31925

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Colombo Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: West Posts: 52 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I have a question about the Tarmac Zeros. Your first post says the spring rates are 225/280 front/rear. Your website as well as another that I found advertises 280/280. If I order these, which spring rates would I get?

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