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Old 12-30-2012 | 08:37 PM
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Rather than squeeze each spring seperatly, easiest option is to put one against the other, then squeeze against each other. The one to compress first is the softer, see picture.. quick and simple

Other option, measure the wire and coil count. HPI's have a 1.5mm wire, Golds have 6 coils, Pinks have 6 1/4, Silver 6.5 (blues are an odd ball with 1.4mm/6 coils)

General rule of thumb... thicker wire and/or less coils = harder spring.

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