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nikvanorton
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:20 am
Posts: 159
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 Protech Springs I'm thinking of getting a set of Protechs for my V6 Libra.
Any idea of recommended spring rates?
It's a road car and not going to be used on the track so I'd like a bit of comfort as well as handling.
My car has anti roll bars front and rear and is running on 17 wheels.
Thanks.
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| Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:41 am |
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sidewinder
On the Road
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:27 am
Posts: 621
Location: Sheffield
GTM: Libra
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Re: Protech Springs The protechs come with springs with a reasonable roadworthy spring rate.
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2000 GTM Libra 1.8VVC 145BHP
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| Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:48 pm |
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nikvanorton
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:20 am
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Re: Protech Springs Do you know what they are, I just spoke to Protech and they didn’t seem sure.
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| Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:11 pm |
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sidewinder
On the Road
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:27 am
Posts: 621
Location: Sheffield
GTM: Libra
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Re: Protech Springs 250lb front, 300 lb rear sez on their website.
I have protech fronts with 250 (no ARB) and am happy on the road.
I have AVO with 300 springs on rear now, I will buy a set of protech rear eventually, when i can afford to.
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nikvanorton
Looking like a GTM
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Re: Protech Springs Brilliant, thanks.
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sanzomat
GTM Nirvana
Joined: Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:10 pm
Posts: 1138
Location: Bristol
GTM: Spyder
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Re: Protech Springs 300 rear seems a bit soft to me. Mine are 425 and aren't overly stiff, I'd say about right.
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nikvanorton
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2020 12:20 am
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Re: Protech Springs That sounds about right, the current GAZ springs are 9” 450lb.
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| Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:47 pm |
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sidewinder
On the Road
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:27 am
Posts: 621
Location: Sheffield
GTM: Libra
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Re: Protech Springs I just checked, i def have 10in FL x 1.9in ID x 300lbs/in rate on my rear Avos. Never really found em to be too soft I don't think..
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Spider
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:41 am
Posts: 154
Location: Brisbane Australia
GTM: Spyder
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Re: Protech Springs
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roger
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:06 pm
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Re: Protech Springs Back in the day front were 250 rear 450
Later when RDM were making them the spring rates dropped quite a bit.
Some years ago Bob Snooks I think along with another member did all the sums to work out wheel frequency etc and came up with some answers. There is a topic on it somehwere.
I tried the lower rates and found the ride very compliant but too much roll and too soft for me.
I tried lots of different combinations and ended up back with 250 450. I also had anti roll bars.
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