New Rear Leaf Springs Mk2

I'm looking for some advice on rear leaf spring set up.
I am upgrading a mk2 escort (2dr) for fast road, maybe future hillclimbs etc.
I've decided on Bilsteins for the shocks, anti-tramp bars and a pan hard rod, with lowering blocks -1.5inch. I would like to also install new springs.
From what I can see, the options are 5-leaf slipper springs or Taper single leaf. What is the difference in performance characteristics?
I've also seen slipper spring slider kits, what benefit are these?
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Lowering blocks are rubbish... U r better off getting ur springs reset if u want to lower it...

I run reverse eye king spring leafs on the back of mine they com 3inches lowered and it sits nice

Wont need to run a panhard bar if u r running leaf springs...

Get New Mk2 rear springs from Kings and you wont need to run the tramp bars. Run Billys on the back too. No tramping.

I agree with the boys here, if the springs are right, you should not need tramp bars, they cause more problems than they fix.

Reverse eye springs with a reversed half leaf on top is a good start. Billies = good. Lowering blocks are a blight on humanity, they belong in the bin.

Forget about slippers etc, that is pure Group 4 stuff and you are talking 5 links, cutting up the floor pan and big $.

I run a panhard on my MK1 and swear by it. They stop the car winding up tension on the leaves coming out of corners and absolutely stop the tail wagging that causes. Very predictable and easy to drive on the throttle.

Its all fun until someone loses an eye....then its still fun but with less depth perception.

Cheers

Shaun B

Also opinions on whether reset springs are any good as I have been quoted $340 + GST for the King Springs with the extra rebound leaf.

Having them reset may not be that much cheaper.

Matt