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With the plethora of
aftermarket spring choices on the marketplace, why in the world
would we have our own spring sets made?
Because we wanted
aftermarket springs to do what we wanted them to do.
After being frustrated with
the choices available, we discovered that
there was a method for lowering the car, allowing for slightly
better handling, without the need for changing out the OEM
shocks. Some manufactures already offer "sport
packages" from the factory where they simply install
different springs (slightly stiffer and lower) and different sway
bars (typically larger, to produce less body roll). We
looked to produce a set of springs for the cars that do not have
this option, tweeking the car just that much more.
The current problem that exists is complete incompatibly
between what current spring manufactures determine what
"sport springs" should be with their respective
rates. Additionally, the current shock manufactures are no
better marketing "sport
shocks" for springs that do not exist. If they only would talk
and work together, would we have a happy medium with any
shock/spring combination NOT from the factory. Typically,
you have to have shock custom-valved for specific springs, for
whatever you're looking to achieve. Yes, this is normally a
pricey option (a good set of coilovers can start at $2000 and up).
Our goal was to produce a
set of performance springs without the common issues found with
current offerings. Our goals were:
- Lower the car just
substantially,
reducing the unsightly fender gap.
- Maintain most of the factory
suspension travel (travel is good for everyday driving such
as potholes and driveways)
- Maintain most of the factory
alignment settings (lowering the car too much does funny
things to the alignment)
- Drop: 1.6" front, 1.6" rear.
- Most importantly, allow
them to work reasonably
well with factory shocks.
For those that use their
cars for everyday driving, we offer the UUC Motorwerks Tuned
Spring Set.
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