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What springs are most of you guys running for good, comfortable, (not teeth jarring) solid feeling street driving?

I'm running Cobra Valley single adjustable shocks and 350# springs front and rear and the car feels too soft. Much better than stock, but still too much up and down movement for me. On a relatively mild dip, I bottomed out the suspension with a passenger on board.

I want the car to ride firm, but don't want it to chatter my teeth.

So, what do you guys recommend? Would 400# springs make that much of a difference or should I go higher and stagger them front to back?

I ride with a pasenger 98% of the time, combined weight of the both of us is about 325 pounds.
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Cobra Valley has a chart for spring rates based on how you use your car.

I personally prefer handling over ride comfort. Currently have 400's all around on my SPF and I'm probably going to step them up to 500's.
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If you have the QA1 shocks try turning the dial up for a firmer ride.
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If you have the QA1 shocks try turning the dial up for a firmer ride.
Already done that.
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450 front / 400 rear assuming you have factory sway bars and 15 inch rims. I wouldn't go more unless your are competition driving.
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I've got 17 inch wheels. Do you think 450's would be too stiff?

I've adjusted the shocks firmer but it doesn't firm up bounce, only rebound.
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I have the 450s all the way around, and run 15 inch rims on the street and 17s on the track. I find that the single adjustable CV shocks with these springs can easily adjust to the smoother yet confident feel on the street using the lowers settings, and I can put on my track tires, dial up the settings and get the firmer ride for the track. The 450s seem just right.
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