[Trent-04v6]

Stupid question I am sure but I can't find the answer..

What is the difference between progressive rate springs and fixed rate springs?

for a DD should I get progressive rate? I recently bought some fixed rate but haven't put them on because I saw that in the fine print.. Thanks for the help.

[Trent-04v6]

Anyone?

[riddlee josh]

progresive means the spring gets harder as it gets compresed. fixed or specific rate means that it is one set rate. im not sure which would be good for a DD.

[Trent-04v6]

Ahhh, so does that mean that the fixed rates will be too loose or too stiff? I have them setting in my room.. I dont wanna use them unless they are gonna work.. grr I guess I'll just return them and get some H&R Super Sport Springs and some Tokico Blues.. =[

[Zatrekaz]

I dont know why, and I maybe mistaken also, but I recall Progressive rate bein better all around.

Btw, Props on the new sig Riddlee, looks sweet

[riddlee josh]

thanks man i love it. 98musclestang (i think that is his name) did great on it. um can't help you on which is better. i just know my dad told me the dif cause i am looking at springs also.

[Blainestang]

Progressive Rate = Exactly what it sounds like... the spring rate gets PROGRESSIVELY higher as the spring compresses. For instance, at .5" compression, the spring rate may be 400 lb/in. Then, at 1" compression, it may be 500 lb/in. The "advantage" is that the spring rate is "softer" on small bumps and such.

Specific Rate = 500lb/in... all the time, for instance.


There's no inherently "best" one for a daily driver, really. It's just personal preference.

If you've got specific rate springs that fit the bill for drop and rate, then I wouldn't be afraid to use them.

[Trent-04v6]

Thanks a lot! That was the answer I was looking for. So overall its probably gonna be better for me if I have shocks struts and progressive rate springs

[Blainestang]

Originally Posted by Trent-04v6 Thanks a lot! That was the answer I was looking for. So overall its probably gonna be better for me if I have shocks struts and progressive rate springs

You're welcome... and like I said, it's a matter of personal preference or whatever setup is most like what you want. Personally, I wouldn't bother trying to return the linear springs and get a different set of progressive, especially if the linear ones have the drop and rate that you want. The difference really isn't that significant. But, again, it's up to you.

[Trent-04v6]

Originally Posted by Blainestang You're welcome... and like I said, it's a matter of personal preference or whatever setup is most like what you want. Personally, I wouldn't bother trying to return the linear springs and get a different set of progressive, especially if the linear ones have the drop and rate that you want. The difference really isn't that significant. But, again, it's up to you.

I am not technically enclined enough to know if the rate works for my car sadly =[