# Coilover users **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 2, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954 "2013-06-02T12:11:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Digital\_jedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c37758/32.png) [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/1 "2013-06-02T12:11:15Z")
Hey guys, For those who are on coilovers, what spring rates are you guys using? Right now I have 8k front, 6k rear on my BCs. I was thinking of possibly switching to 6/4 (maybe shorter swift springs or ordering new BC springs) for a slightly smoother ride since these city street are rough at times. Side question: any recs on someone who rolls fenders? I know swerve will and rents out the units. Just looking for some feedback! Thanks in advance! Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2 ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/2 "2013-06-02T17:09:33Z")
i run 12k fronts 12k rears because i am a fucking man! you can rent the roller and do it yourself. it’s pretty easy ---
**Author:** ![hazynighthawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hazynighthawk/32/6173_2.png) [@hazynighthawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hazynighthawk)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/3 "2013-06-02T17:30:28Z")
I run 8/6 on mine and ill have to agree they are a tad rough at times. ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/4 "2013-06-02T17:51:48Z")
spring rates will be different for each type of car, what will work great on an s2000 will be horrible on a corolla i would post this on a model specific forum ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_jedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c37758/32.png) [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/5 "2013-06-03T09:25:13Z")
Thanks for the feedback guys. One other question, have any of you used another tool instead of the spanner wrenches to adjust the coil height? I am about to lower it some more, and last time it was such a PITA using those tiny spanners that BC sends, although it could just be my noobness! lol ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/6 "2013-06-03T09:42:17Z")
do the math to convert those rates to lb/in I have 450lb front and 275lb rear in my focus, that I bought from Southwest Speed and they were only $30/spring. I’m very happy with them, I’ve purchased a bunch of springs from them in varying lengths and rates to get the ride where I like it. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_jedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c37758/32.png) [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/7 "2013-06-03T09:50:25Z")
> [@focusinprogress](#): > > do the math to convert those rates to lb/in > > I have 450lb front and 275lb rear in my focus, that I bought from Southwest Speed and they were only $30/spring. I’m very happy with them, I’ve purchased a bunch of springs from them in varying lengths and rates to get the ride where I like it. Thanks! I will check out southwest. I think in kg that would be 8/4ish so pretty close to what i have (little lighter in the rear). ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/8 "2013-06-03T09:51:30Z")
depends on vehicle weight, weight distribution and intended application. FYI many people find success with lower rates and more advanced shocks/stiffer chassis. BC has a variety of shocks, from those with no adjustability at all to double adjustable remote reservoir shocks - there is a big difference. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_jedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c37758/32.png) [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilover-users/230954/9 "2013-06-03T10:06:52Z")
I have the BC type BR bodys (which may be their entry level model), I believe its a 30 way dampening. I may try to grab a set of 6/4 (which is what BC originally wants to send stock) and then dial in my dampening…