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#21

12-14-2011, 09:44 PM

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Might as well get Buddyclubs :P imo

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12-14-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wanderer.

IMO 5K is way too low. I would hope D2 could handle 8k at least without issues, if not, that's sad.

Too low for what actually? The stock sussy on the GE8 is only like 3kg-mm.

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12-14-2011, 11:57 PM

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IMO 5K is way too low. I would hope D2 could handle 8k at least without issues, if not, that's sad.

5k linear spring is more than enough for street driving. Unless u see the track every single weekend IMO.

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12-15-2011, 01:42 PM

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I've run 6k before on other cars (which were lighter than the Fit) and that seemed pretty soft even on the street. I've always liked 8k on cars that see street use but I guess personal opinion on what's a "hard ride" is different.

I wouldn't run 5k springs dumped on the ground, but that's just my opinion, take it for what you will. I'm not saying run spring rates in the teens for street use, but 5k seems low for a 2600 lb car that's dumped on the ground.

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12-15-2011, 05:59 PM

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Fit's weigh 2600lbs there? If so...OUCH!!! Mine stock was only 2320lbs and has shed about 60 internally and about 20 more in unsprung weight.

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12-15-2011, 06:40 PM

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Fit's weigh 2600lbs there? If so...OUCH!!! Mine stock was only 2320lbs and has shed about 60 internally and about 20 more in unsprung weight.

Base Curb Weight (lbs,MT/AT) 2496 / 2577
Sport Curb Weight (lbs,MT/AT) 2540 / 2617 NA/ 2628 (with Navigation)

Yeah, us Americans get all the safety "features" large impact bumper beams and all the other BS.

Last edited by Wanderer.; 12-15-2011 at 06:42 PM. Reason: Edited for clarity...