Quote: posted by GeordieLife on 04/10/2004 21:46:01
I'm ABSOLUTELY hopeless at all this, but i'm learning.
Why are coilovers better than shocks and springs?
Cheers
Stew
They are not really better per say, but they are adjustable. A matched spring and damper kit of good quality will lower the car and improve the aesthetics, and also improve handling. Coilovers are more expensive and do the same thing, but they also do a bit more.
There are two types - semi adjustable allows you to raise and lower the car to your taste as and when required, while fully adjustables let you play with the damper settings (hardness of ride, cornering ability) too. In general you can go lower (if you wish) with coilovers and also tailor the compromise between ride quality and handling far more...whether you would use it or not depends on how you use your car.
Thats it really.
I'm ABSOLUTELY hopeless at all this, but i'm learning.
Why are coilovers better than shocks and springs?
Cheers
Stew
They are not really better per say, but they are adjustable. A matched spring and damper kit of good quality will lower the car and improve the aesthetics, and also improve handling. Coilovers are more expensive and do the same thing, but they also do a bit more.
There are two types - semi adjustable allows you to raise and lower the car to your taste as and when required, while fully adjustables let you play with the damper settings (hardness of ride, cornering ability) too. In general you can go lower (if you wish) with coilovers and also tailor the compromise between ride quality and handling far more...whether you would use it or not depends on how you use your car.
Thats it really.