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Old 15-06-2010, 10:08 PM   #1
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Default Escort Mk2 spring rates

Looking at installing adjustable coil over kits to mk2 struts. Does any one know the spring rates for the std Mk2 Aust spec rs2000 springs.

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Old 16-06-2010, 07:14 AM   #2
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Spring rates will vary for rallying on what inserts & what you are using the car for = gravel / tarmac
Works style struts used Bilsteins with 140lb springs for gravel.....I use std springs with a Davis strut which so no real answer but there is no straight one
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Old 16-06-2010, 05:55 PM   #3
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thanks.
I'm guessing 140lb is in the ball park. Havent found the std rs springs (12.5mm and 4 3/4 coils) too bad for the club dirt events (mx, kx, ax & rsprints). More interesed in the adjustability gains the 2 1/4 conversion allows. With so many spring rates available in the 2 1/4 range its hard to choose parity

I'll take a std RS spring out and get it rated if the forum has no answers.

Are your springs the 2 1/4 coilovers, do they limit travel ie/ at std height do you reach coil bind before the bump stop..
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