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Old 05-21-2015, 10:14 PM
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So I been looking around the threads a couldn't find a post for this. I have a 2013 v6 no performance package. I've found 2013 GT springs for $25-$45 on eBay. would that make a noticeable handling difference in my car or are the springs pretty similar
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Old 05-22-2015, 12:00 PM
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Somewhere there was a post of the spring rates of the different springs.... it has been a couple years since I saw it- but it is somewhere...

I would expect the front springs to be stiffer, the rears may be the same spring?- but I do not know if this would be an improvement or just a change.
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Old 05-22-2015, 12:04 PM
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Although I have no idea what the spring rates are, I have to suspect that they differ to take front to back weight ratios into consideration. I'd also expect GT springs on the v6 would ride rather stiff in comparison. But I could be dead wrong.
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Old 05-23-2015, 03:21 PM
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I didn't notice any major handling difference when I switched from my stock V6 springs to FR500-K when I kept the same shocks/struts. When I switched the shocks/struts is when I noticed a difference in handling.
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Old 05-27-2015, 11:02 PM
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Thanks guys. Gonna save for some shocks
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Old 05-29-2015, 01:32 PM
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aftermarket springs is the way to go
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