[TheMirror]

Sag might not be the right term, but I imagine y'all catch my drift. With my car having 123K on it now, I'm considering replacing the front springs with new OEM (to keep it legal for SCCA B-Stock). Anyway, do the stock springs sag at some point, or lose some of their elasticity?



Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? Will the front end suddenly nose up like a mid-60's Impala drag car?



Curious how much those would cost new.



Cheers,



-Mirror

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[bob blackwell]

Mirror, I would check the ride height to see if there is any significant sag (wear) in the springs before replacing them. If you want a set of stock front springs, I will sell you the ones that I removed from ol blue at 65K miles to install the H&R Progressive Rate lowering springs for $50. I really doubt that you need to replace your stock springs yet. good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[968crazy]

[quote name='TheMirror' post='41850' date='Sep 29 2007, 06:29 PM']Sag might not be the right term, but I imagine y'all catch my drift. With my car having 123K on it now, I'm considering replacing the front springs with new OEM (to keep it legal for SCCA B-Stock). Anyway, do the stock springs sag at some point, or lose some of their elasticity?



Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? Will the front end suddenly nose up like a mid-60's Impala drag car?



Curious how much those would cost new.



Cheers,



-Mirror[/quote]



If your running SCCA BS you should upgrade to M030 front struts and springs. In M030 form 968's are great for BS driven right RX-8's should't beat you. either way good luck and I'm glad to see someone else running a 968 in BS.

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[TheMirror]

Ya know Bob, it would be worth $50 just to have some parts off of 'ol blue. Add to that the fact that I can turn the mileage clock back halfway and you got a deal. PM sent.



Cheers,



-Mirror



[quote name='bob blackwell' post='41851' date='Sep 29 2007, 04:39 PM']Mirror, I would check the ride height to see if there is any significant sag (wear) in the springs before replacing them. If you want a set of stock front springs, I will sell you the ones that I removed from ol blue at 65K miles to install the H&R Progressive Rate lowering springs for $50. I really doubt that you need to replace your stock springs yet. good luck, Bob Blackwell.[/quote]





Maybe some day, but at the moment its cost prohibitive. Besides, I doubt it will be more than 2 seasons before its on to coilovers and a Street Prepared setup.



Thanks for the best wishes! I'll carry the 968 flag to the best of my ability. Wankel schmankel.



[quote name='968crazy' post='41853' date='Sep 29 2007, 05:42 PM']If your running SCCA BS you should upgrade to M030 front struts and springs. In M030 form 968's are great for BS driven right RX-8's should't beat you. either way good luck and I'm glad to see someone else running a 968 in BS.[/quote]

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[kwikt]

I believe if running SCCA BS you need to change everything involved in a M030 option to make it SCCA stock legal. Struts, springs, sways, brakes, steering rack etc.



Kevin



BTW... I picked up a 92 968 coupe 6-speed base model and am setting it up for BS also. Finally got it running good... next on the list are Koni shocks and struts, 30mm front bar, Porterfield R4 pads and another set of rims, hopefully 17's if I find a deal on them.



Kevin

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[968crazy]

[quote name='kwikt' post='41902' date='Oct 1 2007, 12:11 PM']I believe if running SCCA BS you need to change everything involved in a M030 option to make it SCCA stock legal. Struts, springs, sways, brakes, steering rack etc.



Kevin



BTW... I picked up a 92 968 coupe 6-speed base model and am setting it up for BS also. Finally got it running good... next on the list are Koni shocks and struts, 30mm front bar, Porterfield R4 pads and another set of rims, hopefully 17's if I find a deal on them.



Kevin[/quote]



yes you do have to change over to the entire package but it is well worth it. you also dont need the LSD to be legal but it makes a huge difference. I hape next year when I go to nationals some of you guys show up so Im not the only 968 there.

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[Tom in Austin]

Did changing the springs make any difference in the car's ride? The front of my 94 coupe jolts pretty hard on all size bumps, wondering if tired springs could be a factor (have replaced everything else).



In general, I thought the failure mode of springs was that they sag, not that the ride is affected in any way.

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[rxter]

"When do springs start to sag?"



When you hit 40.

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