DC5 suspension

**Atom** · 07-03-2004 06:43 AM

Recently bought a 2nd hand DC5, it's been having a very tough time over bumps and potholes. So i took it into Pedders for a quick check up. The technican told me that the previous owner has put King Springs on the car and the reasoning why i keep hitting the bottom of the car is because the springs are too weak (is this true?) and in a true salesman's style went ahead to try and sell me Sports Ryder suspension kit ($650 all up). I have two questions

(1) Is that true about the "weak" King springs
(2) Is that the reason i keeping hitting the road when i go over bumps (even really small dips)
(3) What recommendations (for new springs) would you guys suggest for a low but not as harsh a ride (when a similar budget)

**Atom** · 07-03-2004 06:48 AM

Also what would be your recommended ride height (from previous posts it seems that a 1.5-2 drop would be best for performance and comfort)

**tanghy** · 07-03-2004 12:55 PM

SPOON or kg/mm springs
do not go with aussie made

**Atom** · 07-03-2004 02:40 PM

Thanks tanghy,

what are kg/mm (as you can see i really have no idea) and what costs are we talking about

Whiteline also mentioned that they would cost me about $500 for their control springs .. is that a no no as well?

Thanks

**tanghy** · 07-03-2004 02:48 PM

go to club rsx and do a search in aussie forums for spoon/ kg/mm springs
the topic has been beaten to death there already

**Tofu** · 07-03-2004 07:13 PM

if i had to choose again, i would go for spoon springs to save the money and to gain reasonable handling for the price..

king springs are probably the worst things to get if you want performance handeling

also is your car the R or base model?

**McChook** · 07-03-2004 07:24 PM

Put it this way.

Kings are better than Pedders, and Kings are shit. go to Whiteline Automotive. www.whiteline.com.au

I honestly do not belive you "need" to buy springs from overseas. If you wish, fork out for some Eibachs, or something really nice

How many Kms on the car BTW

**Tofu** · 07-03-2004 07:27 PM

but Eibachs are also from overseas..

**tanghy** · 07-03-2004 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Tofu

but Eibachs are also from overseas..

OWNED!!

**McChook** · 07-03-2004 07:35 PM

WTF

I said "need to buysprings from overseas, and said "if you wish", not Eibachs are made in australia.

Read carefully before you attempt to OWN anyone