Any Bilstein Escort Shock users? Spring rates please...
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Any Bilstein Escort Shock users? Spring rates please...
So I'm having trouble finding spring rates and spring sizes that Escort Cup people are using despite a post in the 944 turbo forum. Seems it is a secret or black art but would love to hear your complete spring choices and by complete i mean rate, length and what you've learned from it all.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#2
Rennlist Member
I have run two set ups on my track only car with no torsion bars which weights 2,944lbs with me in it.
1 Front 350#, Rear 500#
2 Front 400#, Rear 600#
Both setup ups are too harsh for a street car.
I recommend Front 200#-250# and Rear 325#-375# for a street car but firm version.
1 Front 350#, Rear 500#
2 Front 400#, Rear 600#
Both setup ups are too harsh for a street car.
I recommend Front 200#-250# and Rear 325#-375# for a street car but firm version.
#3
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I have run two set ups on my track only car with no torsion bars which weights 2,944lbs with me in it.
1 Front 350#, Rear 500#
2 Front 400#, Rear 600#
Both setup ups are too harsh for a street car.
I recommend Front 200#-250# and Rear 325#-375# for a street car but firm version.
1 Front 350#, Rear 500#
2 Front 400#, Rear 600#
Both setup ups are too harsh for a street car.
I recommend Front 200#-250# and Rear 325#-375# for a street car but firm version.
I'm running 300-400# front now and it's ok for the street, definitely firm but for how great the handling is, I can live with it. Presently I only have the stock torsion bars in the rear so I need a starting point for the rear spring. I would think 200 would be way too soft and 350-400 seems pretty soft for the track.
Also, what length are your springs?
#4
Rennlist Member
If you keep your torsion bars I would go with 300-350# helpers at the rear based on your fronts.
I use 9" front and 8" long rear springs. My car seats pretty low with 16" wheels.
I use 9" front and 8" long rear springs. My car seats pretty low with 16" wheels.