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  1. #1 Spring rates 
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    Ok to sum up my findings.
    STOCK rate
    Front Linear 143 lb/in
    Rear Linear 120 lb/in

    Eibach
    Prokit p/n 3865.140
    Rates
    Front PROGRESSIVE rate 154/200 lbs/in
    Rear PROGRESSIVE rate 108/165 lbs/in
    Supplied #'s from Eibach
    1.3" drop front and rear
    http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/suspension-c-6.html

    B+G
    p/n 68.1.003
    Rates
    Front Linear rate 178.75 lbs/in (25%)
    Rear Linear rate 150 lbs/in (25%)
    Caculated #'s from percentages from B+G
    1.2" drop front and rear
    http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/suspension-c-6.html


    VOGTLAND
    P/N 959206
    Rates
    Front LINEAR 200 lb/in
    Rear LINEAR 140 lb/in
    Supplied #'s by Vogtland
    1.4 drop front and rear
    Sport Lowering Suspension Springs Vogtlandsuspension.com
    or these are about 20 more but are definitely in stock
    Swift Motorsports

    SSC
    No part number listed on there website
    Rates
    10-20% increase
    Front Linear 157-171 lb/in
    Rear Linear 132-144 lb/in
    Caculated #'s from percentages from SSC
    1.8" drop front and 1.6" drop rear


    Sprint Springs
    Part # 3050
    Rates
    20% increase
    Front Linear 171.6 lb/in
    Rear Linear 144 lb/in
    Caculated #'s from percentages Sprint
    1.8" front / 1.6" rear

    CM springs (Canuck Motorsports also on eBay)
    Front Linear 190 lb/in
    Rear Linear 140 lb/in
    Supplied numbers from CM
    1.6" front & 1.4" rear drop
    eBay Motors: CM Lowering Spring GRAND PRIX 97-03 02 01 00 99 98 drop (item 170211250005 end time May-16-08 16:53:55 PDT)

    WBS Springs
    Front Progressing to 400 lb/in
    Rear Progressive to 350lb/in
    Number supplied from WBS
    1.6" front & rear drop
    http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/suspension-c-6.html

    Found this on clubgp so if spring rates are wrong Im sorry. Let me know if they are and I'll change them
    Last edited by bula81069; 11-29-2008 at 06:35 PM.
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    Interesting post.
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    I have numbers from SSC directly.

    Lemme dig them up.

    The spring rates for these springs are front 190 and rear 140.
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    i also didnt realize that many of the springs are actually linear which causes a much harsher ride over smaller bumps. that sucks.
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