Progressive 5th coil spring????

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  • racinground
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2008
    • 173

    #1

    Progressive 5th coil spring????

    Looking for some thoughts about running a progressive 5th coil spring. Are they the next best thing or nothing their?
  • jedclampit
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2008
    • 613

    #2
    You'll have better luck with a rabbits foot!

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    • MasterSbilt_Racer
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 14324

      #3
      Originally posted by jedclampit View Post
      You'll have better luck with a rabbits foot!
      LOL! I agree!
      Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing

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      • rubbinsracin
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 668

        #4
        Originally posted by MasterSbilt_Racer View Post
        LOL! I agree!
        x2

        we found they were very good if you were out in front or able to run the same predicable line like in qualifying. however. i did not like the feeling when you were changing from high to low line or when throttle was on/off while in traffic. was never sure how it was going to react. i will say that when you had it hooked up with the progressive spring it is way better than a standard rate. but good luck getting hooked up and keeping it hooked up.

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        • hpmaster
          Banned
          • Aug 2009
          • 1088

          #5
          Once we found the range to work in it was great. One or two turns completely changed the cars drive. DO NOT over adjust once you found where it worked. I never thought it was a problem in traffic.

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          • fastford
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2008
            • 4059

            #6
            i had a little luck with one on a super dry slick track with a lot of rebound in the shock, i like to try new things, but i wound up back on conventional springs and just change spring according to track conditions, which i rarely do now,cant afford to travel much anymore.

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            • Graff Spee
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2008
              • 881

              #7
              I like mine! I think I am one of the few. I also don't preload. I just take up slack and go.

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              • croston71
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2007
                • 213

                #8
                Progress is always good & the best thing about progressive springs is the best thing is always next!

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                • jedclampit
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2008
                  • 613

                  #9
                  Anyone ever run one on a corner coilover ?

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                  • MasterSbilt_Racer
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2007
                    • 14324

                    #10
                    Originally posted by jedclampit View Post
                    Anyone ever run one on a corner coilover ?
                    I wanted to. Didn't try it.
                    Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing

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                    • hall99
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 421

                      #11
                      How about a fiberglass 5th arm....? Careful you might show your age!!

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                      • bizkit
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2007
                        • 423

                        #12
                        Todd if I say I ran a rayburn with fiberglass leaf springs, will that show my age...lol

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                        • MasterSbilt_Racer
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2007
                          • 14324

                          #13
                          Originally posted by bizkit View Post
                          Todd if I say I ran a rayburn with fiberglass leaf springs, will that show my age...lol
                          Well. Rayburn built a leaf car this year.
                          Modern Day Spec Wedge Racing

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                          • hall99
                            Senior Member
                            • May 2007
                            • 421

                            #14
                            Originally posted by bizkit View Post
                            Todd if I say I ran a rayburn with fiberglass leaf springs, will that show my age...lol
                            It might!! Old man...

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                            • bizkit
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 423

                              #15
                              Originally posted by MasterSbilt_Racer View Post
                              Well. Rayburn built a leaf car this year.
                              CJ is a crazy old coot!!


                              Todd I resemble, that remark

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