Coupe stock coil springs

[piotr]

Hi guys-just quick question.stock coil springs on S2 Coupe.is the ones made of thicker coil should be fitted to rear or front?

[Rusty]

The rears are shorter free length (uncompressed)

[piotr]

Thanks Rusty.The problem is they already fitted to the car so I can't compare the length.The reason I am worry about that is that i have thicker springs on the front and thinner on the rear and I noticed on my mate S2 with also stock springs that it is the other way round.also,on mine car,on the front with fully extended suspension(example on the ramp)the spring seems to be loose/im able to spin it around and I don't think its normal

[Rusty]

Take them apart an d fit H&R springs or Cobra springs while you're there

[piotr]

temptation is there Bud,but i only just fitted brand new shocks all around

[piotr]

so no money left for new springs

[newsh]

In this set, pic taken just now.
Fronts are 14mm
Rears are slightly shorter and slightly thicker at 14.7mm
Not sure where I got these and why I have a question mark!

[piotr]

Thank you very much for that picture bud.this just confirmed- i have got mine fitted wrong way round. I think this might be good idea to save few quid and buy -25mm Cobra springs

[GazzaG60]

does this apply to aftermarket springs or just stock.

I didn't see any difference on the koni ones I have

[piotr]

I think it's just the stock but I might be wrong

[GazzaG60]

good, saves an hour or 2 checking.

if you see a lob sided red saloon....its me

[martinws]

I fitted s2 suspension to my type85 90 and always thought I had the springs the wrong way around as the front sits about 3" higher than the rear but this contradicts my idea. Surely the front isn't that much lighter on typ85? Need stiffer rears and lowered stiffer fronts now.

[Rusty]

If you have the springs the wrong way round, then the rear of the car will be high and the front low. It should sit level. On 17s, my car stock had a floor to arch top height of 660-670mm.

[GazzaG60]

mines got boat effect at moment as engines only just gone in and its not a runner yet.

[piotr]

You nailed now Rusty.mine is just like that.back end high and front low.