Will Springs Without Dampers, Feel Less Firm?

1. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #1 16th March 2009, 15:53

   Hi,
   Can someone just confirm this for me.
   Basically, I want my car to remain looking pretty standard, but want better handling, performance, Braking, etc, etc. So was thinking of going down 30mm on spax springs, possibly less than that if i can find some different springs. But want the ride to feel kind of firm. Would these springs make it less firm ' - i.e. really comfy etc' as they will be on original dampers?
   Thanks, Sam.
2. wicked-vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Surrey Posts: 2608 200sx s14a mark 1 vts

   #2 16th March 2009, 15:58

   im pretty sure lowering the car makes it more firm mate, not 100% though
3. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #3 16th March 2009, 16:00

   essentially yarrr... you'll feel the road more
4. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #4 16th March 2009, 16:05

   safe safe, Anyone know if you can get springs below 30mm, i.e. 20mm? If so what brands and where from etc. Thanks again. Sam.
5. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #5 16th March 2009, 16:12

   it depends on the springs used as to how they will change the car.
   
   Lower doesnt mean harder, or vice versa.
   
   it depends on the LB rating of the springs as to how hard it will make the ride.
   
   Faulkner are the ones to speak to for springs.
6. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #6 16th March 2009, 16:13

   Ok, thanks alot for your help guys, will have alook about.