Just spoke to Kelly at BMR regarding springs

[BMR Tech]

We tested the PP Springs at 165F / 728R

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[Driversound]

We tested the PP Springs at 165F / 728R

Now that's some useful info. I didn't know spring rates were kept secret by other manufacturers. Coming from trucks and wheeling, it was important for me to know spring rates for proper application.

What are BMR's spring rates at?

 

[Daytona Coupe]

So Kelly..... :-)
You already told us you have Steeda springs on another shop car. I'm sure you measured them... Care to share the spring rates?

 

[Barrel]

Fronts only!

 

[BMR Tech]

Now that's some useful info. I didn't know spring rates were kept secret by other manufacturers. Coming from trucks and wheeling, it was important for me to know spring rates for proper application.

What are BMR's spring rates at?

Yeah, I have never understood why companies do not promote or advertise their spring rates. We offer springs for many different vehicles, from 60's model platforms, to 2015 models (GM and Ford) - and we typically always advertise our rates.

I think a lot of companies re-badge springs, and advertising rates is something they may possibly think would hurt their sales. Not sure, but that may be a factor.

I have not exactly finalized all the rates for the various springs for the S550....but I can tell you the "Performance" springs are going to be in the 170F / 740-750R range. Handling will be 300F / 850~R and the drag, I am still working on some new rates....and do not really want to confirm the range of those yet.

So Kelly..... :-)
You already told us you have Steeda springs on another shop car. I'm sure you measured them... Care to share the spring rates?

I did not state that I have their springs on one of our cars. I did state "competitor", though.

I do not plan on voicing our opinions publicly, in regards to the springs we have, and are testing.

The springs on one of our PP cars right now, are not Steeda. They are a spring that drops the car lower....and we are using them for geometry purposes to ensure our parts will jive with significant drops with others offerings. We are also testing them against our springs in terms of ride quality, and the effects they have on wheel rate when combined with our adjustable sway bars.

 

[Tommy V]

Fronts only for me,the front seems to sit a little higher then the rear already,plus i want my extra space in the rear for tires !!!!!!!!!!!.

 

[EcoboostJim]

All 4 for a PP Ecoboost. I spoke with you a couple weeks ago Kelly. I want that nice front rake stance.

 

[Smoke92]

I'm in for fronts only as soon as I can get them for my PP GT.

 

[Driversound]

Yeah, I have never understood why companies do not promote or advertise their spring rates. We offer springs for many different vehicles, from 60's model platforms, to 2015 models (GM and Ford) - and we typically always advertise our rates.

I think a lot of companies re-badge springs, and advertising rates is something they may possibly think would hurt their sales. Not sure, but that may be a factor.

I have not exactly finalized all the rates for the various springs for the S550....but I can tell you the "Performance" springs are going to be in the 170F / 740-750R range. Handling will be 300F / 850~R and the drag, I am still working on some new rates....and do not really want to confirm the range of those yet.

I'm glad your performance spring rates are close to the PP rates. That way I can still use the OE dampers. Good thing I held off on springs.

 

[Burnin4]

Dying for a set of BMR springs, hate the fender gap on the front wheels, and want a tighter handling spring as well. Hurry Kelly! haha

 

[black1985gt]

I'm in for a drop similar to the sportlines but with a linear spring rate as opposed to progressive.

 

[FusionGT]

I'm in for a drop similar to the sportlines but with a linear spring rate as opposed to progressive.

+1 but not as much of a drop in the rear.

 

[BackInBlack]

Front only, unless the package has a 1/2" difference or better between front and rear. The new Steeda springs only have an 1/8" difference :shrug: which you probably won't be able to see.

I don't understand why Ford had to rake towards the rear, unless they were recreating the '60s stance. My fix back in high school for my '69 was to add air shocks to rear to get that forward rake!

 

[Cascadia_302]

Front only, unless the package has a 1/2" difference or better between front and rear. The new Steeda springs only have an 1/8" difference :shrug: which you probably won't be able to see.

I don't understand why Ford had to rake towards the rear, unless they were recreating the '60s stance. My fix back in high school for my '69 was to add air shocks to rear to get that forward rake!

LOL...and before that we used longer shackles for the rear leaf springs.

A linear spring with a rate a bit above stock with 1.2'' drop in the front and 1.0'' in the back.
I think maybe we should wait a little and see how the new steeda springs actually looks after installation. If its level with good fender gap then go with those numbers.

 

[Mikeiscoo2]

damn you BMR I need your drag springs. how much do you think those will help with wheel hop alone? they should do quite a bit I would assume.

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