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05-17-2007, 05:28 AM
#61
Originally Posted by Kobe,May 17 2007, 02:24 PM
how to compare a non adjustable damper/spring of the OEM setup with an adjustable height one? - isn't the spring rate dependent on the final ride height setting?
so when an aftermarket spring is quoted at whatever rate.. what does this mean when it is on the car?
so when an aftermarket spring is quoted at whatever rate.. what does this mean when it is on the car?
05-17-2007, 05:46 AM
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I think what I am trying to say is.. doesn't really matter what rate honda quote for their OEM system..
you need to find the right spring balance between front and rear for your adjustables - particularly based on the ride height you use.. if you are dropping the car - to avoid grounding in big compressions - won't you need to at least compensate for this in the spring rate?
you need to find the right spring balance between front and rear for your adjustables - particularly based on the ride height you use.. if you are dropping the car - to avoid grounding in big compressions - won't you need to at least compensate for this in the spring rate?
05-17-2007, 06:24 AM
#63
Originally Posted by Kobe,May 17 2007, 02:46 PM
if you are dropping the car - to avoid grounding in big compressions - won't you need to at least compensate for this in the spring rate?
From memory I think my Nitrons have ~105mm stroke on the front and ~125mm on the rear, but my memory is hazy. I don't know what the OEM stroke is.
Clearly the further you drop the car, the harder the springs need to be and the greater the UK B road compliance is hampered. This reduced compliance can be countered by a better shock action, such as with monotube design shocks.
06-21-2007, 02:27 AM
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I've been reviewing the H&R coilovers (want to branch out and see what else is available besides the Nitrons and the Bilsteins!)
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html
The have good spring rates at around 300 a corner, German made (although they sell cheaper in the US!) like Bilstein and KW (aint nowt wrong with their quality!) and they have remote reservoirs on the rear too!
Has anyone in the UK had these?
http://www.hrsprings.com/site/index.html
The have good spring rates at around 300 a corner, German made (although they sell cheaper in the US!) like Bilstein and KW (aint nowt wrong with their quality!) and they have remote reservoirs on the rear too!
Has anyone in the UK had these?
06-22-2007, 12:06 AM
#65
Originally Posted by Paper Lawyer,May 17 2007, 02:24 PM
Yes, but on the assumption that the stroke of the aftermarket shock, after the drop, is less than the OEM shock stroke.
From memory I think my Nitrons have ~105mm stroke on the front and ~125mm on the rear, but my memory is hazy. I don't know what the OEM stroke is.
Clearly the further you drop the car, the harder the springs need to be and the greater the UK B road compliance is hampered. This reduced compliance can be countered by a better shock action, such as with monotube design shocks.
From memory I think my Nitrons have ~105mm stroke on the front and ~125mm on the rear, but my memory is hazy. I don't know what the OEM stroke is.
Clearly the further you drop the car, the harder the springs need to be and the greater the UK B road compliance is hampered. This reduced compliance can be countered by a better shock action, such as with monotube design shocks.
That's one of the reasons I went with Nitron as the shock is designed to maintain the longest possible stroke at 30mm lower ;
Plus they are super light being all Aluminium
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