kkekeisen

Any help Rishie?

I have 18" racing hart c2's with a +42 offset (i think), and 265(r) and 245(f) series tires.

I was wondering if I would have any fitment problems with the drop that comes as a result of the coilovers (what is the minimum drop?)...

Also, are the FLT-A2's available in different spring rates? I saw on the web site they were 12kg/cm in the front and 9(?)kg/cm in the rear. Why are they so far apart in stiffness?; I think the Apexi N1's are around 16 kg/cm al around, would it be more beneficial to the handling to run equal spring rates??

Thanks for any help,
kyle

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iTrader: (22)

It depends on your function. Please disclose what your needs are and we will order one specific to them.

As for 18" clearance there are no problems. Please indicate the profile of the 245 as well as the widths of the wheels front and rear. Along with their respective offsets.

The FLT-A2's can go as high as stock so don't worry about too much of a drop. They are different in that ride height can be adjusted independently of the suspension travel/spring preload.

Unless you are racing N1 endurance or such I would not suggest those spring rates. The suggested rates are great for street and track., They can be plenty stiff by adjusting the dampening settings.

Thanks, Rishie

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kg/mm BTW.

kkekeisen

lol, kg/cm would make them pretty soft!

I have another car that I commute, the 7 is mainly for a spirited drives, but I'm getting in to road racing (not auto x) and I go to the drag strip every once and a while. I want something that won't kill me on the way to and from the track, but I don't want to make any noticable compromises in the handling department.

The front tires are 245/40/18, and I'm getting a VERY slight rubbing when the steering wheel is completely locked at either extreme.

thanks,
kyle

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Well since you said drag and roadrace both I would definitely have to say the standard setup. This is a great setup for a great compromise between both. The spring rates are fine and I guarantee when set past the 10 clicks it will be plenty stiff for you. But then when set below five will be comparable with stock to R1 feel.

You should change the front size to a 235/40 or a 245/35. I have a feeling that you would rub simply because of wheel and tire choice up front. Plus that front tire is taller than the rear I believe.

Get me your wheel specs so I can give you solid complete information.

Rishie

kkekeisen

Rear Wheels: 18x10 +42 offset 265/35/18 tires

Front Wheels: 18x8 +42 offset 245/40/18 tires

With the offset, I'm not entirely sure if its +45 or +42, would a +45 even fit? I'm pretty sure that they're +42...

I was hoping that I could run 285/30/18 in the back, is this possible with the stock fenders?

Last question, do the flt-a2's have progressive springs?

thanks,
kyle

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You can do that with the stock fenders and that offset if you roll the rear fender lip. I just test fit a +38 10" with a 285/30/18.

As for the front you really should run a shorter tire. I'd suggest a 235/40/18 for that 8"width and retain the 265 in the rear. With a 285/30 the front tire even in a 235/40 would be taller.

JIC's utilize a linear spring. Some of their literature misrepresented this.

Thanks, Rishie

kkekeisen

Would a 275 fit? The 265 is really small on a 10"; almost to the point of not fitting.

How does lowering effect the wheel fitment? I was hoping to be able to drop the car around an inch or so...

thanks,
kyle

MAESTRUL

What are you talking about. 265 fits ok.
I'd go with 285/35 and look better.
DAN

kkekeisen

I didn't say that it didn't fit...

However, I don't think that you could go any smaller. I don't realy want to roll the fenders, and it sounds like I would have to do so to make the 285's fit with my offset.

Kyle