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mgg · 02-08-2013

Craig, I wanted to let you know, that I had a talk with Randy Rippie the other day concerning the spring rates. I asked Randy if he knew the difference between the early ZR-1 transverse leaf spring rates compared to the 425 front / 250 rear coils that he suggested for my car. He said he didn't have the slide rule in front of him jokingly but he estimated that the coil springs were about 10 -15% stiffer than the leafs that they have replaced. Not having had a chance to drive my car much since the conversion and not having had the car aligned yet, I cannot offer too much of an evaluation other than my brief experience running up and down the street to get the suspension to settle. The one thing I know is that these springs are way softer than whats on the race car but my intial feeling is that they feel great. I didn't notice a significant difference in ride quality which is a good thing. I am looking forward to the day of hammering it through some twisties and a launch to see how it feels. I can tell at this stage, no regrets! I just can't say enough good things about Randy Rippie. This guy is as good as it gets. I have known Randy and have done business with DRM for well over 15 years and they have always treated me exceptionally well. Randy is one in a million in this industry and I have all the confidence in the world in them supporting their products and going the extra mile to make it right. Just wanted to share that.

02-08-2013	#33
mgg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hamilton, Va. Posts: 113	Re: GB: DRM Coilovers Craig, I wanted to let you know, that I had a talk with Randy Rippie the other day concerning the spring rates. I asked Randy if he knew the difference between the early ZR-1 transverse leaf spring rates compared to the 425 front / 250 rear coils that he suggested for my car. He said he didn't have the slide rule in front of him jokingly but he estimated that the coil springs were about 10 -15% stiffer than the leafs that they have replaced. Not having had a chance to drive my car much since the conversion and not having had the car aligned yet, I cannot offer too much of an evaluation other than my brief experience running up and down the street to get the suspension to settle. The one thing I know is that these springs are way softer than whats on the race car but my intial feeling is that they feel great. I didn't notice a significant difference in ride quality which is a good thing. I am looking forward to the day of hammering it through some twisties and a launch to see how it feels. I can tell at this stage, no regrets! I just can't say enough good things about Randy Rippie. This guy is as good as it gets. I have known Randy and have done business with DRM for well over 15 years and they have always treated me exceptionally well. Randy is one in a million in this industry and I have all the confidence in the world in them supporting their products and going the extra mile to make it right. Just wanted to share that.