Springs and struts never match
01-27-2005, 02:44 PM
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Springs and struts never match
Progressive spring. Adjustable strut/shock.
I'd say it's impossible to find a matching spring/strut combination (without doing your own valving and even then it's still too much effort).
Progressive rate springs means there's not a single spring rate. So you gotta look at the spring's compression displacement to rate graph... which the manufacturer never releases. So even though KYB AGX's are adjustable, I will never get them to match the H&Rs as well as a designed system like the OEM or complete coil over sets (by a good manufacturer).
Don't get me wrong, I like the better (I think) handling from the aftermarket suspension, but you give up a lot in ride quality, and I don't mean just because of the stiffness. And I only have the mildly stiffer H&R OE Sports.
This is my warning to those who are anal about the broader effects of changing an OEM part out.... or someone please let me know what I've got wrong.
I'd say it's impossible to find a matching spring/strut combination (without doing your own valving and even then it's still too much effort).
Progressive rate springs means there's not a single spring rate. So you gotta look at the spring's compression displacement to rate graph... which the manufacturer never releases. So even though KYB AGX's are adjustable, I will never get them to match the H&Rs as well as a designed system like the OEM or complete coil over sets (by a good manufacturer).
Don't get me wrong, I like the better (I think) handling from the aftermarket suspension, but you give up a lot in ride quality, and I don't mean just because of the stiffness. And I only have the mildly stiffer H&R OE Sports.
This is my warning to those who are anal about the broader effects of changing an OEM part out.... or someone please let me know what I've got wrong.
