Touring car springs

[arransmith27]

I am currently experimenting with the setup of my TC5, and am looking to fine tune my current suspension setup.

I always stick to the same make/brand of springs on front and rear.

Was wondering if it was advisable to mix and match different manufacturers springs front and rear, or if this wouldn't be recommended?

Does anyone have any experience of using springs from different manufacturers between the front and rear of their touring cars?

[qatmix]

I dont usually mix, as different manufacturers springs can have differences in their tolerances etc.

I basically run Tamiya springs on carpet (linear), and HPI springs on tarmac.. as they are progressive and give more bite

[Garry]

As long as you know the strength of the springs (lb/in) then you can mix and match - not all companies say how stiff they are though so most people tend to stick with the same brand front and rear so they know where they are heading with setup.

[Coastal]

It doesn't really matter if you mix different manufacturers as long as you know the rates.
You can quite often fine tune by using a different manufacturers springs as the rates can be between those of other manufacturers
I personally use Associated, Tamiya, Schumacher & some Hot Bodies.

[dale]

I wouldn't mix and match different makes of spring. The quoted rates aren't necessarily the same as the actual rates (I have seen several sets of tests in the past that shows quite a big difference in some cases).

The HPI springs are the most popular for tarmac, but are hard to get hold of.

For the TC5 I'd run AE Blues all round; Cliff Peplow runs these and is only 2s off the lap record at Bedworth. And maybe have a pair of silvers in the box for the rear if you're short of rear traction.