STX (Street Touring X) Linear Spring Size for MC/MCS suspension.

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Old 07-30-2007, 12:16 PM
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Linear Spring Size for MC/MCS suspension.

I am new to MC/MCS autocross.

I wanted to know what size springs are used on suspension kits with adjustable perches "Coilovers". I am asking cause i have like 6 sets of Eibach springs 2.5"ID 6,7" long ranging from 450 to 700 lbs/in left from my Integra and wondered if the mini took the same.

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Depending on the shock stroke lenght they will work just fine.
 
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For a first gen, 6" is the right length up front. I tried 7" and with my spring perch all the way down my ride height was basically stock height. That's with 350lbs/in springs.

700lbs/in is really, really stout for a McStrut. 450lbs/in should be very usable, though maybe a tad stiff if you are going to drive it on the street and they aren't pretty smooth.

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anyone know what the motion raito was on the 02-05 MCS?
 
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Stock shock had a 4.25" stroke. The Megan that everyone complained about has only a 3" stroke. Which is what i believe was messing everyone up.. I have both the 03 shocks and after an accident the 05 front shocks. stroke is the same
 
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Originally Posted by Bhatch
anyone know what the motion raito was on the 02-05 MCS?

Essentially 1. McPhearson strut up front, multilink in the rear but the damper and spring are located much like the struts up front.

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