Who is using helper/assist springs???

[Buryingthesun]

Lets talk fancy suspension, How many of you guys toss the springs to the side that come with your coilovers. I have a set of Ridetech single adjustable coilovers for my 1967 Firebird. I will be dumping the 10" springs and running 8" springs with a much higher spring rate and a shorter helper spring to make up the 10" spacing.

Im just wondering what the suspension gods have discovered and are running on their cars. im sure no ones going to share the specifics of rates and valving but that really shouldn't matter because all cars are different and to tune your suspension you need to really use your own corner weights.

[Buryingthesun]

Also first gen camaro/firebird owners, what springs are you running? I intend on 800lb springs up front

[130fe]

Just curious why you are not using the springs that came with the coil overs? A lot depends on what engine (weight) you are running, I have 650 lb in the from with 200 in the rear. Thats what Ridetech recommended for my setup (LS engine).

[Buryingthesun]

Just curious why you are not using the springs that came with the coil overs? A lot depends on what engine (weight) you are running, I have 650 lb in the from with 200 in the rear. Thats what Ridetech recommended for my setup (LS engine).

650 is great for street driving and occasional auto x, but I'm going to be doing more road racing and time attack with my car. I will drive it on the streets but im going to have to deal with the stiff ride. My car is also an LS based motor set-up

[130fe]

I would call Ridetech and see what they recommend. Their tech and customer service is one of the best around.