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Rear Spring; Steel Glass or carbon Fiber?

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Old 09-04-2003, 01:18 PM
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Default Rear Spring; Steel Glass or carbon Fiber?

Hey guys;

If you were going to rebuild the rear, on a non-restoration wich would you go with?

I saw an add for Glass rear spring, seams a good option. Lighter than steel by a lot. Same with Carbon Fiber, but more expensive.

Pro's/con's?

Josh :steering:
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For a street driver 320 - 340 inch pound glass with good gas shocks.
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