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      04-12-2020, 02:32 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Watsey View Post
Suspension characteristics, including ride and handling, are very subjective. It's a minefield of manufacturers, specifications, prices and opinions. Thorough research is required if you want to get it 'right'.

My car is running Ohlins Road & Track : Ohlins customers 90nN/mm springs on the front (Ohlins R&T 'standard' springs are 70N) and 160N/mm on the rear.

Some people may find the ride to be too firm. That said, my wife (who drives a very softly sprung KIA Sorento) doesn't mention it.

For me the spring rates (and the damping) are excellent, but I do track my car several times each year and it's been modified as a fast road / occasional track setup.

From experience if you want decent suspension changing the dampers is a must, not just springs.
Ohlins R&T are one of the best coilovers - at a price of course. I suggest the same coilovers if the budget permits.
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