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Tuning with different springs vs just lowering the spring platform
Is there any difference or do the spring tuning kits offer different ranges than I can get with the just lowering the platforms?
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Yes there is a difference otherwise they wouldn't offer them - the spring rate refers to the weight required to compress the spring. "lowering the platform" just changes the ride height.
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Ok, that makes sense although it feel stiffer when I lower the platforms. I've read up on it now and thats because I'm setting a pre-load which means the spring rate is effectively infinite until the preload is overcome. Which is kind of what I wanted as it was rolling too much without any pre-load.
Perhaps thats the wrong way of fixing it though as that preload stiffness must negatively affect traction? |
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Loweing and highering the ride height will have an effect on the weight transfer!
Paul
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It depends what you need it to do and what your current setup is. If you want to share with us the details you'll get plenty of advice.
Going softer to a point, may increase grip depending on conditions, but will compromise other handling traits like taking off from jumps, hitting bumps etc. Its finding a sweet spot on the setup spektrum. |
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Thanks Chris. Will come back for advice once I've got the tool to rebuild my diff and stop it undoing itself every 2 mins! no point trying to work on the setup of a FWD cat!
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