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tony k
21-08-08, 12:54 PM
ive got a set of gaz coilovers and the srings are massive,i know the poundage i need. but its the size i need its sitting really high its currently got 12 inch springs on which i know is too high also i will be running 16 inch wheels ,whats a good size spring i was thinking of 6 inch but thought i would ask you guys first
mowgli
21-08-08, 01:53 PM
I think that you should ring the gaz technical people & ask them for the correct way to sort it out.
garyc
21-08-08, 02:31 PM
cant you wind your adjusters down?
Adam
21-08-08, 03:42 PM
Probably all the way down already/\
The standard gaz springs are 10"
lee303
21-08-08, 05:35 PM
i run 8 inch open length springs on mine with 16s, but you could go for 7's if you want to run it very low
tony k
21-08-08, 06:26 PM
I think that you should ring the gaz technical people & ask them for the correct way to sort it out.

they was but the ture rubs on the springs,the plate form needs to be higher than the tyre so ive been told
tony k
21-08-08, 06:28 PM
i run 8 inch open length springs on mine with 16s, but you could go for 7's if you want to run it very low

dont want it too low,think i will go with what your got 8 inch ones dont fancy scrapping over every speed bump lol,does rally design do the springs for these coilovers
Adam
21-08-08, 07:13 PM
Yes they do.
Make sure you get the right ID springs.
tony k
21-08-08, 07:26 PM
Yes they do.
Make sure you get the right ID springs.

sorry to sound stupid but i thought they was all the same except the poundage weights
peester
22-08-08, 08:22 AM
ID is the diameter of the spring/profile; you can get many sizes but most commonly: 2",2.25" or 2.5". So its free/open length/height then poundage then the ID. Internal diameter.
tony k
22-08-08, 11:17 AM
ID is the diameter of the spring/profile; you can get many sizes but most commonly: 2",2.25" or 2.5". So its free/open length/height then poundage then the ID. Internal diameter.

so all i have to do is just measure the width of my spring and thats it as i know the pondage i need
garyc
22-08-08, 11:24 AM
yes the internal with. Chances are you will need 2.25 inch springs. If you have Gaz gold then they are 2.5 inch ID springs.
tony k
22-08-08, 11:45 AM
these are the ones im currently running
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb221/tonysturbonova/22062007015.jpg
garyc
22-08-08, 11:49 AM
they look like the golds is there an adjusted knob on the body. at a guess I would say 2.5 springs.
tony k
22-08-08, 11:51 AM
yeah there fully adjustable