Suspension advice needed

[bazzap8389]

As I'm sure a few are aware in using front coil overs on the rear. The current springs are going to be way too stiff I'd imagine.

what spring poundage will I be needing for the rear?

Cheers

[HouseAtreides]

Might be worth giving AVO a call and asking what lbs in springs are used on their rear dampers for a Nova.

[burgo]

Depends in your intended usage and anti roll bar set up

[therealnovaboy]

id try it with the same poundage as the front of a standard nova to start with it wont be far away. what are they about 280lb????

[bazzap8389]

Totally forgot about this thread. Yeah I'll maybe give avo a call. No idea if I'm using a rear arb or not tbh. And I have no idea what the standard ones are rated to at all.

[meritlover]

How on earth is anyone to know until you know what weight your backend is?

[bazzap8389]

Not going to be much heavier than a standard nova is it?

[meritlover]

Well if your right, use std poundage rears.

But by the time you add up the tube section, wishbones, prop, rear diff etc... you will be pretty geavy in which case you will need to experiment with different rate springs

[bazzap8389]

So just a case of trial and error really then?

[meritlover]

Ultimately..yes.
But at least dont buy anything until its on the road and you have a finished weight. What you have will be enough to run the car. But being so far away from finished as you are, it may be a bit premature to go asking about springs for a 'one-off' car.