Most tail happy lowering springs? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jajanken86 · 12-22-2016, 08:12 PM

So what is the most tail happy set of lowering springs out there? Is it just between TRD and Swift springs FR-S spec to consider? Looking for around but not more than a 1 inch drop

Thanks!

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swarb · 12-22-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jajanken86

So what is the most tail happy set of lowering springs out there? Is it just between TRD and Swift springs FR-S spec to consider? Looking for around but not more than a 1 inch drop

Thanks!

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Read the sticky on the top of this section... spring rates are listed.
"Sticky: BRZ/FR-S Suspension Options List (Springs and Coilovers)"

Jajanken86 · 12-22-2016, 10:05 PM

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Read the sticky on the top of this section... spring rates are listed.
"Sticky: BRZ/FR-S Suspension Options List (Springs and Coilovers)"

Yeah was reading that but not sure it answered my question. Is it really as simple as looking for whatever spring rates have the biggest difference between front and rears?? Cuz don't they also translate a bit different when on the car? Sorry I'm new especially with suspension

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swarb · 12-22-2016, 11:12 PM

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Yeah was reading that but not sure it answered my question. Is it really as simple as looking for whatever spring rates have the biggest difference between front and rears?? Cuz don't they also translate a bit different when on the car? Sorry I'm new especially with suspension

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Short answer= Yes.
Long answer= edit* thanks @ZDan Wheel rate is spring rate multiplied by motion ratio SQUARED.

gramicci101 · 12-23-2016, 01:05 AM

Also how changes in alignment affect handling. Especially rear toe out.

slyphen · 12-23-2016, 03:21 AM

there is no "most tail happy springs". if you want to be tail happy, get rear biased(stiffer) springs.

Tcoat · 12-23-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

Also how changes in alignment affect handling. Especially rear toe out.

And what size and type of wheels and tires.

DAEMANO · 12-23-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jajanken86

So what is the most tail happy set of lowering springs out there? Is it just between TRD and Swift springs FR-S spec to consider? Looking for around but not more than a 1 inch drop

Go here, register, and start learning from these guys.

http://partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum.php

They wont sell you springs, but if you're willing to listen they can help you learn how to do what you're probably trying to do with some degree of sanity.

Leonardo · 12-23-2016, 02:35 PM

Wouldn't a different rear sway bar affect the "tail happiness" more?

Teseo · 12-23-2016, 02:49 PM

If you want more tail hapy, put shitty tires on the rear and have fun

ZDan · 12-23-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

Spring rate X motion ratio = wheel rate.

Wheel rate is spring rate multiplied by motion ratio SQUARED.

Jajanken86 · 12-23-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

And what size and type of wheels and tires.

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Originally Posted by Teseo

If you want more tail hapy, put shitty tires on the rear and have fun

I'm on stocks lol

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Jajanken86 · 12-23-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Go here, register, and start learning from these guys.

http://partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum.php

They wont sell you springs, but if you're willing to listen they can help you learn how to do what you're probably trying to do with some degree of sanity.

It does sound like a better plan to learn how to handle before changing parts out

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finch1750 · 12-23-2016, 05:29 PM

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It does sound like a better plan to learn how to handle before changing parts out

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I just had to quote for emphasis

You are the first reasonable person I have ever seen on a forum to actually go "hmmm, maybe getting more knowledge is a good idea first".

Kudos

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