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    Spring length and rate help Q

    Hello All

    hoping some one can provide some insight.

    Currently my e30 sits on ground control coil overs.

    The rear springs are 0500.225.600 (5" length , 2.25 diameter , 600lbs)

    my car experiences excessive wheel hop - dampers on softest setting

    am wondering if I went with a taller spring and a softer rate if that would help reduce wheel hop or is a progressive spring the way to go?


    I dont drag often but figured you guys would know spring specs a little better.

    Thanks

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    size 195 60 14 Summotos or something like that.

    but no matter what type of tires or size it hops bad.

    in comparison my brothers e30 with progressive lowering springs gets little to no hop.

    the rear subframe and trailing arm bushings where changed prior to my ownership. They are green so poly maybe.

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