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Old 21st November 2005, 12:48
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Originally Posted by MartinClan
I too would also like to know the rate and length. The ones I have had made are clearly to stiff. They were made from the same section coil as BMW use but about 40mm shorter. With the engine in now and the car almost up to weight they just don't move! My guess is the length was about right but they need to be less stiff - perhaps the same rate as the front. Anyway - I am not gonna waste another £80.... So I am waiting for someone else to try first!

Robin
That will be my £80 I suspect I think the stiffness of the AVO ones are ok - the car moves down as you put your weight into it and it bounces quite nicely. Its just the length is wrong!
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