Suspension No more teasing: Mach V Technic Springs now shipping.
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That's sort of complicated, and I don't want to open up a can of worms by quoting rates. It's sort of like car stereo amplifier wattage ratings, or dyno horsepower ratings -- a simple number can sometimes be misleading, and comparisons between two different companies may not lead to an accurate result.
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So, given the complexity of what at first sounds like a simple question, I'd rather not get into it. Sorry. Lots of other spring manufacturers do the same, although some do quote rates (usually of linear springs, though).
If you don't think you can purchase without the hard numbers, give it a little time, and people will start posting their own reviews. Then you won't have to take my word for it that they work nicely.
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Okay, so, you're going to compare to...what? The factory spring rates? Which are...? And the H&R springs? (That's the only other currently-available spring that I know of.) What are their rates? And do we take the rate at each inch of travel? The rate at which the rate stops changing? The initial rate? Is that the initial rate of the spring unloaded? Or the rate when the spring is on the car? Which car?
So, given the complexity of what at first sounds like a simple question, I'd rather not get into it. Sorry. Lots of other spring manufacturers do the same, although some do quote rates (usually of linear springs, though).
If you don't think you can purchase without the hard numbers, give it a little time, and people will start posting their own reviews. Then you won't have to take my word for it that they work nicely.
--Dan
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So, given the complexity of what at first sounds like a simple question, I'd rather not get into it. Sorry. Lots of other spring manufacturers do the same, although some do quote rates (usually of linear springs, though).
If you don't think you can purchase without the hard numbers, give it a little time, and people will start posting their own reviews. Then you won't have to take my word for it that they work nicely.
--Dan
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We know Dan, and we know Dan's work. It's always first rate, and leaves no worries in our minds on these.
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Okay, so, you're going to compare to...what? The factory spring rates? Which are...? And the H&R springs? (That's the only other currently-available spring that I know of.) What are their rates? And do we take the rate at each inch of travel? The rate at which the rate stops changing? The initial rate? Is that the initial rate of the spring unloaded? Or the rate when the spring is on the car? Which car?
So, given the complexity of what at first sounds like a simple question, I'd rather not get into it. Sorry. Lots of other spring manufacturers do the same, although some do quote rates (usually of linear springs, though).
If you don't think you can purchase without the hard numbers, give it a little time, and people will start posting their own reviews. Then you won't have to take my word for it that they work nicely.
--Dan
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So, given the complexity of what at first sounds like a simple question, I'd rather not get into it. Sorry. Lots of other spring manufacturers do the same, although some do quote rates (usually of linear springs, though).
If you don't think you can purchase without the hard numbers, give it a little time, and people will start posting their own reviews. Then you won't have to take my word for it that they work nicely.
--Dan
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When I buy a suspension, I want to spec out my spring rates (linear), know my motion ratios, get matched valved shocks for right wheel rate and car weight, and choose bars to suit my preference in balance.
I do think you nailed a great ride height and the price is very good.
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Mach V Springs are installed...
Big thanks to Peter at Minspeed!
Mach V springs went in yesterday along with a 19mm rear swaybar from Minspeed, and a performance alignment. I'm very pleased with the look, and the ride quality is very even, without much bounce, so I think it's gonna work well.
Should have before & after pics tomorrow night - springs dropped the car right about 1.25" as expected... now it's got "the look".
Dan, so far the springs seem to be winners, and this weekend will be track days at Homestead to see how it does.
Mach V springs went in yesterday along with a 19mm rear swaybar from Minspeed, and a performance alignment. I'm very pleased with the look, and the ride quality is very even, without much bounce, so I think it's gonna work well.
Should have before & after pics tomorrow night - springs dropped the car right about 1.25" as expected... now it's got "the look".
Dan, so far the springs seem to be winners, and this weekend will be track days at Homestead to see how it does.
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Before & after pics - Mach V Technic Springs
Here's the outcome of the spring swap... The Mach V's dropped the car about 1.25" - just enough for my liking without ruining the ride quality.
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Uh, you already have control arms.
Do you mean ADJUSTABLE ones? Then the answer is no.
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Do you mean ADJUSTABLE ones? Then the answer is no.
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Yea, that's what I meant, I would like to purchase a set, but don't know if I would need to purchase anything else. Would I need to cambers or anything to keep the tires from butterflying?
Uh, you already have control arms.
Do you mean ADJUSTABLE ones? Then the answer is no.
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Do you mean ADJUSTABLE ones? Then the answer is no.
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I didn't need to change the control arms, and there is enough adjustment to enable some additional camber if desired; I have mine setup for combo street/track use, and adjustment was not a problem. You don't need (more) adjustable arms unless you just want them to look prettier. 
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Thats perfect. Great looking ride.
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ummm...just about every person on the website that has lowered their car, minus a few. check some more around the suspension threads.