Did a search and maybe I missed it. Was thinking of installing IAP Sport Springs on my 81 Spider. I would like a little better handling and would love to see the car lowered. Thing is, I like the compliant stock ride and don't want it to be too harsh. How does the car ride with the IAP's?
Thanks
IAP Springs
- sjmst
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IAP Springs
-Sam
Fiat Club America Long Island Chapter Contact
1981 Fiat Spider 2000 (original owner)
1982 Fiat X1/9
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2018 Alfa Stelvio
Fiat Club America Long Island Chapter Contact
1981 Fiat Spider 2000 (original owner)
1982 Fiat X1/9
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2018 Alfa Stelvio
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- Your car is a: 1980 124 spider
- Location: Naramata B.C.
Re: IAP Springs
What size tires are you running?
I put a set on my 80 but with 15 inch rims. I cut one coil off the rear even though IAP claims they lower the car an inch or so. Left the fronts alone as the front A arm is sloped upwards about 5-10 deg or so.
I find the ride is firm to say the least but sure is a fun car around the corners,my preferance. Perhaps a tire with more sidewall would have a bit softer ride.
I like them and if/when I get another fiat,I'll put the springs on that as well.
Hope that might help,anyone around you with the IAP springs you could test drive?
I put a set on my 80 but with 15 inch rims. I cut one coil off the rear even though IAP claims they lower the car an inch or so. Left the fronts alone as the front A arm is sloped upwards about 5-10 deg or so.
I find the ride is firm to say the least but sure is a fun car around the corners,my preferance. Perhaps a tire with more sidewall would have a bit softer ride.
I like them and if/when I get another fiat,I'll put the springs on that as well.
Hope that might help,anyone around you with the IAP springs you could test drive?
80 FI spider
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
72 work in progress
2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
- sjmst
- Posts: 187
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- Location: Long Island, NY
Re: IAP Springs
I have the 14" wheels that were optional and std on the turbo. Thanks!
-Sam
Fiat Club America Long Island Chapter Contact
1981 Fiat Spider 2000 (original owner)
1982 Fiat X1/9
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2018 Alfa Stelvio
Fiat Club America Long Island Chapter Contact
1981 Fiat Spider 2000 (original owner)
1982 Fiat X1/9
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia
2018 Alfa Stelvio
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- Your car is a: 1972 124 Sport Coupe
Re: IAP Springs
I have them on my cupe and my spider. Nice ride, less body lean, and not as stiff as cutting your stock springs to get the car lowered the same amount. I recommend them.