Coilovers vs. Lowing Springs
Coilovers vs. Lowing Springs
Phil01 In my opinion is why will they put more stress on the shocks, all it does is make the stroke of the damper less, there is no more weight, no more load,
Less piston stroke equals less movement in damper so internal parts in reality shouls last longer.
Phil01 In my opinion is why will they put more stress on the shocks, all it does is make the stroke of the damper less, there is no more weight, no more load,
Less piston stroke equals less movement in damper so internal parts in reality shouls last longer.
ormi The only real benefit to running coilovers is theirs so much adjustment on them.
ormi The only real benefit to running coilovers is theirs so much adjustment on them.
The MR2 runs with lowering springs and a set of dampers designed for lowering springs. It had coil-overs on but the new wheels wouldn't fit with coil-overs on, so she went back to springs and dampers. The ride is hard but cornering speeds are impressive/scary.
Phil01 I am with edeath on this one and I am glad that ed was the first to defend lowering springs as i did not want to appear to be an un-knowledgeable rebel.
In my opinion is why will they put more stress on the shocks, all it does is make the stroke of the damper less, there is no more weight, no more load,
Less piston stroke equals less movement in damper so internal parts in reality shouls last longer.
Ok if like peeps say it puts more stress on dampers then hey, how long does the average owner keep his car for before he sells it, the car is involved in an accident or you mod it again, I bet any of these scenarios happen long before your lowered shocks get knackered.
Just my humble opinion and none of the above posts would sway me away from fitting lowering springs, the only reason I have not done my sportscross yet is I cant be naffed in this cold weather
Phil01 I am with edeath on this one and I am glad that ed was the first to defend lowering springs as i did not want to appear to be an un-knowledgeable rebel.
In my opinion is why will they put more stress on the shocks, all it does is make the stroke of the damper less, there is no more weight, no more load,
Less piston stroke equals less movement in damper so internal parts in reality shouls last longer.
Ok if like peeps say it puts more stress on dampers then hey, how long does the average owner keep his car for before he sells it, the car is involved in an accident or you mod it again, I bet any of these scenarios happen long before your lowered shocks get knackered.
Just my humble opinion and none of the above posts would sway me away from fitting lowering springs, the only reason I have not done my sportscross yet is I cant be naffed in this cold weather
But your engine is at the front, not only lowering the front, but rising the back.
There are quite a bit of difference between a good quality set of coilovers vs. lowering springs.
The biggest difference is how it affect the behavior of the car and how much control you have over it.
Lowering Springs are progressive springs design to lower the ride height of the car.
Design correctly this can make the car handle better using the standard dampers as the springs rate will stiffen as the springs compress.
The main draw back is you have no control over the ride height or ride quality, what you see is what you get pretty much.
Coilovers can allow precise adjustment to the ride height and the ride quality (damping adjustments).
Generally coilovers give much more control over the behavior of the car.
Especially "Dual Perch" coilovers like the MeisterR Europa Coilovers, they can independently adjust the spring tension and ride height, which mean you are able to lower your car without changing the ride quality.
Coilovers also use "Linear Rate" springs most of the time, and I find this provide me much more confidence because the weight transfer is much smoother than a progressive rate springs.
What this mean when you are able to feel what the car want to do alot more and are able to trust the car because you know it won't do some unexpected weight shift at the exit of the corner when you put the power down.
Finally, coilovers does not have to be harsh as many people say.
Normally you will find harsh coilovers because they are design for track use and not on the UK uneven road surfaces.
Properly design, a coilovers can be as every bit comfortable for daily driving, with the added adjustments available for those occasional track days where you know the surfaces will be flat.