[A4] suspension theory thoughts, questions, etc - grooved shocks

[Grant Lenahan]

No difference. Stupid name. In fact, all McPherson struts are "coil 
over" designs. Colivers simply means adjustable spring perches in a 
strut/spring kit.  Dumb,. confusing, and likely, intentional marketing.

Grant
On Jan 8, 2007, at 6:23 PM, thejimrose wrote:

>> Whats the difference bewtween how the grooves work and coilovers - 
>> don't
>> coilovers just use threads to alter the perch location only?
>
>
>  good question?! it does appear so..
>
> If it is that stiff at lowest settings - I'd be curious what its like
>> when you raise the car - would adding preload, thus raising car, 
>> change
>> your spring rate?  Actually as a think about it - the I guess the 
>> spring
>> rate would not change if they are linear rate springs, but _could_ if
>> they are progressive depending on where in the stroke it sits....?
>
>
> i guess it depends as you say on if the springs are linear or 
> progressive. i
> think theyre progressive. im more worried about running out of room on 
> the
> spring. there's almost no gap between the coils as it is..
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