EvilRufusKay Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Hey Guys, I am about to order my C.O's from MML. I am going with 200 front and 225 rear weight springs. My question is does anyone ever use the longer sleeves? What would be the benifit of using the longer sleeves? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Longer sleeves an allow you to swap from different length springs without any other required mods. ie. you're using 8" springs on a Z with max width tires/rims for clearance but get tired of the stiffness and go to slightly less stiff 10's for a cross country road trip or overall a softer autox or similar setup. Or perhaps you become more drag racing oriented and want a lower spring rate in a longer spring, easy spring swap/no sleeve length issues. Longer sleeves will accomodate any range of adjustment you want to make with various springs, while looking very good. Functionally they leave your options wide open for future spring choices. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks guys!! Ross what is the price difference? I didn't see it listed on your site. Pretty cool by the way getting a response so quick from the exact person I was hoping would respond!! Man I love this site!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 i just got the longer ones cause they cover more of the strut tube up and, of course, they look cool . you could argue that they weigh more but we're only talking ounces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 What heppened to Matts reply? Gone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks guys!! Ross what is the price difference? I didn't see it listed on your site. Pretty cool by the way getting a response so quick from the exact person I was hoping would respond!! Man I love this site!! Evil, they're $25US for 240Z tubes but the 280Z units are full custom precision machined pieces and as such are a $100 option. Drop me an email with any other order q's or questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 Drop me an email with any other order q's or questions Understood Let me pose this question to anybody eles though. Which springs do you guys prefer? The 8" or the 10"? Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Drop me an email with any other order q's or questions Understood Let me pose this question to anybody eles though. Which springs do you guys prefer? The 8" or the 10"? Thanks again!! I know I'm not 'anybody else' perhaps but each has specific purposes and thus I match them to your intended use. No point running longer springs than you have to due to weight and other issues but the suspension travel/bump/compression/height etc all have to be considered. I have specific information I request from customers buying coilovers so I can match their setup specifically to their needs. IF you don't need to clear max width wheels/tires then 10's are fine....but if you're going into very stiff spring rates then no point using heavier 10" springs when 8's will do the job...... HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Personally I plan on running 8's for max wheel clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 i have, and will be running 10s when my car is back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 i have, and will be running 10s when my car is back on the road. Whew! I knew it'd be quick but didn't know it's be THAT quick JC ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j260z Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 i wish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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