Custom spring rates - Gaz gha

[c.oneill91]

So due to a mixture of things (budget, warranty, customer service etc) I've decided on a set of gaz coilovers on my ph1 172.

Used the search function and as far as I can see with a separate rear spring/shock combo the ratio at the rear wheels is 2:1, therefore it's recommended that a stiffer rear spring is used compared to a typical coilover unit.

Gaz spring rates as standard:
Front - 335lbs
Rears - 260lbs

Now I'm building my car for fast road and track use and know this will be too soft for my requirements. I was thinking something along the lines of 400lbs front and 350lbs rears but am unsure really.

Any recommendations guys?

Ps please refrain from slating Gaz if you've had troubles in the past, I'm just here for spring rate advice.

Thanks.

 

[Chi]

Weeksy will hook you up

 

[Weeksy]

Std rates are 325/ 225, but you can go up to 450/ 400 if you wish.

pm me dude

 

[c.oneill91]

Pulled the rates off the Internet my bad. Cool will do weeksy cheers mate.

 

[Chi]

Weeksy sorted my refurb out too and service was spot on

 

[Weeksy]

Thanks fella.

I hope you were happy with the finish and the price?

Cheers

weeksy

 

[Chi]

Very happy mate makes gaz a very good option when down time is cut to a minimum.. pricing was great too..

 

[Weeksy]

Good man!

appreciate the feedback- will of course pass this back to them.

thanks

weeksy

 

[NorthloopCup]

I thought gaz were coilover rear now? If that's the case, the motion ratio becomes 1:1 not the 2:1 they are from the factory.

 

[Weeksy]

They are 1:1 as you say fella. I read it that the stock location takes a spring rate of double that of a direct acting coil over.

 

[NorthloopCup]

They are 1:1 as you say fella. I read it that the stock location takes a spring rate of double that of a direct acting coil over.

Correct mate.

 

[c.oneill91]

So the gha series are proper rear coilovers now?

 

[Weeksy]

Yes indeed my good man. You will see when the postie knocks on your door with a large parcel! And the rears have a spherical bearing lower mount, not sure if I mentioned that!

 

[Matt9076]

I'm after some advice with my Gaz gha on my 182 think I need higher spring rate, but I can't pm you!

 

[Cub.]

I'm after some advice with my Gaz gha on my 182 think I need higher spring rate, but I can't pm you!

You can't PM him because he is banned I'm afraid.

 

[Ricardos]

If you're after custom springs then try this company
http://www.dfaulknersprings.com

 

[Matt9076]

Ideal thanks!!