bassboy

So, first of all im a newbie at this forum thing, i am also a newbie as far as knowing a lot about cars just so u guys know.

so my stock struts and shocks were chopping my tires according to the mechanic so i bought Skunk Pro S II Coil overs, i figured if i was going to spend money might as well spend it wisely i guess, but now i have an issue, every time i drive my car i feel the car is like jumping around; bubble heading if u will. I made the mechanic bring the car up a about an inch more to see if that would make it better but i still feel it.

Can you guys please help me or at least give me some guidance as to what i can do to before my back breaks in half.
Thanks guys

GolNat

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The spring rate on those is 10kg/mm or 560 lbs. That's a high rate for a daily driver. Improperly matched spring rate to shock combos can cause bounciness and also high spring rates. If its killing your back sell them and get a softer rate.

bassboy

thanks a lot for your help... just so i get more familiar with this stuff, what do you mean when u say improper spring rate to shock combination? and what spring rate do u recommend i should get? and if u can suggest a certain type of shocks or coil overs it would really help me too.

Thank for your help on this

GolNat

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Shocks are valved a particular way. Some shocks can handle higher spring rates (the stiffer the spring the higher the rate), other shocks can't. Since you bought a complete kit I would think that Skunk 2 matched there springs and shocks properly. Your bouncy ride is probably due to the high spring rate. I can't give you an exact spring rate because everyone has there own opinion of what is comfortable. I have heard people say that 600lbs isn't bad for daily driving. I have Eibach Sportlines and I think they have a great rate for daily driving and good handleing. Ground Controls would be good for you because they can make you a custom rate spring to match what you are looking for.

sdaidoji

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first, what year car we talking about?
you posted on 8th/9th gen, but actually a lot of people post on the first place they can, so...

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

Good question!! I didn't even notice that. I just assumed he had a 7th gen (bad habit)

bassboy

my car is a 2009

bassboy

i was looking into replacements springs and how you can customize the coil overs to make it more comfortable like you were saying.. but since i am a newbie at this the numbers confuse me and i don't know which is more suitable for me as far as rate and the actual number on the spring that translates to the amount of pounds i need to ride in comfort

GolNat

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It's odd that your 09 needed new struts from chopping the tires...call Ground Control and they will tell you what they think is best. Since you have an 09 its going to be different then my 01. Ground Control will most likely suggest you stick with the rate that the springs come with.

sdaidoji

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09 is more likely to chop tires due to the rear control arms? there is a TB on that.
and it seems that the skunk2's were only good until 6th gen...
potentially just you need new shocks, since it is harsh, as you say.

and no, stiffer sprigns not always equate to harsh ride, but the shocks need to match the sprigns (able to control them). Of course, they still need to compress when it encounter bumps :P