Qa1 Variable Rate Springs

sen2two · 02-18-2012, 10:54 PM

The only thing I need finish my 9" swap is to choose coilovers and springs. I'm pretty much set on the Qa1 Proma Star Single Adjustable shocks. But I find myself stuck between choosing a Linear rate spring or there Variable Rate Springs. For linear i was going with a 110lb spring rate to start with and go up or down from there if needed (full race 1st gen). But the Variable Rate Springs look tempting. And they offer a 100/200 rate, which seems about right. The only problem is, they dont seem to offer any other options that would be in my needed range...

Anyone here try the Variable Rate Springs (also known as Progressive)?

Variable Rate Springs

http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/2...e-springs.html

C. Ludwig · 02-19-2012, 08:06 AM

No idea on the springs, but do you have a build thread for your car? Would love to see what you're doing.

sen2two · 02-19-2012, 09:41 AM

Not yet. I don't like to post build threads until I have a decent amount of work done. So I plan on starting one after I finish the rear set-up...

C. Ludwig · 02-19-2012, 06:46 PM

I've got a 79 I've gutted and plan to 4-link back half or perhaps 3/4. Just not time to work on it. I'd be really interested in seeing how you've gone about doing the 9" and what not.

sen2two · 02-20-2012, 12:38 PM

I'll post them up as soon as its in...

just startn · 07-12-2012, 10:50 AM

HAHAHA, WTF. These people really come up with some wildness.

02-18-2012, 10:54 PM	#1
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Qa1 Variable Rate Springs The only thing I need finish my 9" swap is to choose coilovers and springs. I'm pretty much set on the Qa1 Proma Star Single Adjustable shocks. But I find myself stuck between choosing a Linear rate spring or there Variable Rate Springs. For linear i was going with a 110lb spring rate to start with and go up or down from there if needed (full race 1st gen). But the Variable Rate Springs look tempting. And they offer a 100/200 rate, which seems about right. The only problem is, they dont seem to offer any other options that would be in my needed range... Anyone here try the Variable Rate Springs (also known as Progressive)? Variable Rate Springs http://www.qa1.net/qa1_motorsports/2...e-springs.html __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

02-19-2012, 08:06 AM	#2
C. Ludwig Rotary Masochist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN iTrader: (5) Posts: 494 Rep Power: 17	No idea on the springs, but do you have a build thread for your car? Would love to see what you're doing. __________________ _______________________________________________ *One stop Haltech, AEM, Syvecs shopping. Installation and tuning.* http://www.lms-efi.com *Free support. Drop us an email.* chris@lms-efi.com 502-515-7482 Facebook @LMS-EFI

02-19-2012, 09:41 AM	#3
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Not yet. I don't like to post build threads until I have a decent amount of work done. So I plan on starting one after I finish the rear set-up... __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

02-19-2012, 06:46 PM	#4
C. Ludwig Rotary Masochist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN iTrader: (5) Posts: 494 Rep Power: 17	I've got a 79 I've gutted and plan to 4-link back half or perhaps 3/4. Just not time to work on it. I'd be really interested in seeing how you've gone about doing the 9" and what not. __________________ _______________________________________________ *One stop Haltech, AEM, Syvecs shopping. Installation and tuning.* http://www.lms-efi.com *Free support. Drop us an email.* chris@lms-efi.com 502-515-7482 Facebook @LMS-EFI

02-20-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (2) Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	I'll post them up as soon as its in... __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

07-12-2012, 10:50 AM	#6
just startn Turbo Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elyria iTrader: (0) Posts: 68 Rep Power: 15	HAHAHA, WTF. These people really come up with some wildness.