what are the dimensions of the FF type 1 springs?

[wsdrummer06]

I don't feel like taking my coil overs apart and I know that I could get a quick answer here to the sizing of the springs the function and form type ones use.

Also is stock springs rate 12/6?

 

[RedRyder]

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13950

 

[wsdrummer06]

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13950

this doesn't answer my question though? I just need the sizing of the spring and I looked here but couldnt find it

 

[Valet]

65mm x 7 inches

 

[RedRyder]

this doesn't answer my question though? I just need the sizing of the spring and I looked here but couldnt find it

It confirms your question about the spring rates. Surprised there's nothing in that entire thread about the coil specs though.

 

[wsdrummer06]

It confirms your question about the spring rates. Surprised there's nothing in that entire thread about the coil specs though.

I'm guessing they aren't given since switching out springs can be a harmful decesion. Is switching from 12 to 14kg alot though?

 

[chino581991]

not sure if the type 2 are the same as type 1 but theyre:

front: 180mm spring with inner diameter of 2.5"
rear: 220mm spring with inner diameter of 2.5"

 

[RedRyder]

I'm guessing they aren't given since switching out springs can be a harmful decesion. Is switching from 12 to 14kg alot though?

It's a decent increase, but I wouldn't call it a sizeable jump. Meaning the difference in ride comfort will be noticeable, but it won't be night and day. In kg/mm 12 and 14 sound hugely different, but in lb/in, 12k = 672 and 14k = 784...and from all the things I learned when I was looking for custom rates, ~100 pound difference isn't a lot. That's my experience anyway.

One important thing when messing w/spring rates is keeping the new front/rear rates somewhat proportional to the old. You want the front and rear to jump by the same amount, ideally.