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  1. 12-01-2015, 01:37 PM #1
    Flamshackle
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    'R' Springs

    Is anyone running 'R' springs in their 818S?

    What do you think of the ride?
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  2. 12-01-2015, 03:00 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flamshackle View Post
    Is anyone running 'R' springs in their 818S?

    What do you think of the ride?
    Stock 818S 350f and 275R
    Stock 818R 300f and 500R
    I'm running 350f and 600R.
    Good for aotocrossing, but a bit harsh for the street pot holes.
    Bob
    Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 12-02-2015 at 04:01 PM. Reason: corrected r stock spring rate
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  3. 12-01-2015, 05:18 PM #3
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    I'm upgrading my setup to 350F and 500R and going to crank up the dampening on my shocks before I decide on upgrading to the R shocks. The stock setup allowed for way to much body roll even at slow street speeds. It's safe insurance for saving my front splitter.
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  4. 01-05-2016, 05:46 PM #4
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    Where are you all buying new springs from? What are the specs? TIA
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  5. 01-05-2016, 06:09 PM #5
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    These are just 2.5" wide by 8" tall coil over springs, you can get them lots of places, like summit racing
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  6. 01-05-2016, 06:31 PM #6
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    We had 500f/350r, now switched to 450f, 500r for autox. It's a bit harsh on the street, but livable.

    We are partial to hypercoils.

    If anyone wants our FFR "R" springs, PM an offer to myself or Tamra, all 4 are available.
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