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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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i have avo coilovers fitted to my frst and have just seen that one of my front springs are broke . what is the best rate springs to use on the front . the car is used for road and will be used on track aswell .
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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What car?

Anything between 250-450lbs?
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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If it's still got it's interior then I'd go for some 325lb or 350lb springs.
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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its a fiesta turbo . no interior just 2 bucket seats would it be best to change them all so they are the same rate ?
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will it make the suspension stiffer with 325lb ?
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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its a fiesta turbo . no interior just 2 bucket seats would it be best to change them all so they are the same rate ?
not all but you must do front and rear as a pair. front has to be harder obviously as its so much heavier.
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