?? Spring Rates ??

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MichaelXi
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ConeJunkie wrote:Well just ordered my GC set up. After talking with them I ended up with 375 lbs up front and 450 lbs in the rear. We figured that would be a good start for me to try for a season.
I agree. Your current F/R ratio SHOULD be Oversteer happy IF they weren't Progressive.
Being Progressive, Who Knows?
375/450 should work out nicely since you have 4 struts.
The Focus has rear shocks, w/ the Springs mounted a little further inboard. To get the same Wheel-Rate as you, we have to jack the rear spring rates even higher due to the leverage on the control arm.
Since you don't face that scenario, those rates should give you a definite "Tail-Happy" tendency that can be easily dialed-in w/ the Koni's.
:)
BTW, sorry I didn't get back sooner. I've had Family Obligations... Still, if it's in your budget, it looks like you've made a GREAT Choice!
8)
Focus on FASTER!!!!
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