today, i failed the test for my reconstruction permit (a safety check for modified cars in Hawaii).

they do a "bounce test" in which they test for suspension travel. it needs to have visible 1" of travel.

the thing is, my fronts are the ones that failed. i know that tein advertises their coilovers with a higher spring rate in the rear. when i do the test myself, it is a lot easier to compress the rear than the front. i bought these used, but they already had the springs mounted on the shock so im pretty sure i have it on correctly.

so to others with basics, is it easier for you to compress the rear than the front? or is my springs on wrong?

 

well I feel sorry for you bud, the springs in the front have about 1/3rd less spring rate than the ones in the rear, meaning it would be more difficult to bounce the shocks in the rear as opposed as the fronts, but the fronts also have much more weight on them as well, which would mean their static height would be different then the rears, but the shock height and spring-cut height should account for that anyways.

I would go back and tell them to just push harder on the car or something, an inch of travel is nothing.

for reference, you can't put the front springs on the rear or vice versa if you were wondering.

 

well, i felt my friends car with basics and his give a little more than mine.

im pretty sure its from the extra weight of the turbo kit thats preloading the spring, making it stiffer than usual. damn, lol.