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R50/53 I need springs!

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I need springs!

I have a set of Koni yellows and H sport sway bars that I'm about to install, but I need a set of springs that will match up well to this set-up. I don't want anything too slammed because I'm not interested in installing camber plate and rear control arms at this point. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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How about oem sport suspension springs (the ones that come stock on an MCS or
optional on an MC) for good suspension travel and reasonable comfort with great
control from the Yellows and the bar, or perhaps JCW springs for a minimal drop
(about 10-12 mm) and slightly higher spring rate.

Your current springs might just be the best ones for real world performance,
augmented by the Konis and a modestly larger rear bar.
 

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Well I might as well post this in another thread I've got 06 R53 OEM springs sitting with the stock struts in a box in my garage with 45k on them. Let me know if you're interested.
 
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