kyle Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Anyone know what the ST spring rates are? I bought them from Marc Sayer (if anyone remembers him) about 14 years ago +/-. I've searched about from time to time, but never found anything. I ask because this thing beats me the hell up. Took it out for a drive yesterday, and good golly, I was sore after a forty minute spirited drive on some nasty chewed up roads. FWIW, the car has 215/60R15 Michelins, full PU bushings. My struts are KYB 4-way adjustables, which were NLA when I bought them 14 years ago. To prevent riceboy oscillation, I have them set at full stiff front, 3/4 on the rear. I continually debate with myself the wisdom of investing in coilovers/camber plates (biscuits)/struts for a car whose brakes are borderline anyway.... seems like I'm looking at $1000 for suspension and $1500 for brakes. $2500 buys a lot of go fast parts for my Miata. At any rate, turn-in sucks, overall balance is not too bad, a touch understeery, overall grip is excellent considering the crappy tires, but the ride is miserable. Thanks for any input, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 What color are the springs? That might be a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Many people confuse shock compression valving with spring rate. A harsh or hard ride on a street car is 99.9% of the time caused by the compression damping on a shock. Turn your KYBs to full soft and see how the car rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 The springs are black... heh, by now, everything under the car is black. Agreed, John, that the ride harshness comes from the struts; pretty sure the carts are only rebound adjustable (isn't that SOP for inexpensive adjustables?) But if I back them off, the car bounces like a ricer on the bumpstops... Heck, though, it's easy enough to try. Thanks for the input, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I have a blue set for a 280z, anyone know the spring rates? I've called ST directly several times and can't get them to return my calls. Shox.com doesn't know either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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