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Originally Posted by Tardyteddy
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Originally Posted by howstuffworks.com
The MacPherson strut combines a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single unit. This provides a more compact and lighter suspension system that can be used for front-wheel drive vehicles.
The double-wishbone suspension, also known as an A-arm suspension, is another common type of front independent suspension.
While there are several different possible configurations, this design typically uses two wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone, which has two mounting positions to the frame and one at the wheel, bears a shock absorber and a coil spring to absorb vibrations. Double-wishbone suspensions allow for more control over the camber angle of the wheel, which describes the degree to which the wheels tilt in and out. They also help minimize roll or sway and provide for a more consistent steering feel. Because of these characteristics, the double-wishbone suspension is common on the front wheels of larger cars.
The double-wishbone suspension, also known as an A-arm suspension, is another common type of front independent suspension.
While there are several different possible configurations, this design typically uses two wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone, which has two mounting positions to the frame and one at the wheel, bears a shock absorber and a coil spring to absorb vibrations. Double-wishbone suspensions allow for more control over the camber angle of the wheel, which describes the degree to which the wheels tilt in and out. They also help minimize roll or sway and provide for a more consistent steering feel. Because of these characteristics, the double-wishbone suspension is common on the front wheels of larger cars.
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So then I don't need to replace the springs and control arm for better handling, just the shocks? Basically what I want to do is be able to take corners a little faster. I live by some winding roads so about 55- 60mph is what I am looking for and I am at 40-45mph now.
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Originally Posted by d16Civic
shocks. struts, same shit
either word people use, you should know what part of the suspension they're referring to. If you don't, you shouldn't be anywhere near it.. hand it over to a shop.
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Originally Posted by syclone
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either word people use, you should know what part of the suspension they're referring to. If you don't, you shouldn't be anywhere near it.. hand it over to a shop.
either word people use, you should know what part of the suspension they're referring to. If you don't, you shouldn't be anywhere near it.. hand it over to a shop.
If you did not tell me what kinda of car you are driving and say you just put new lowering springs and struts on your car, and wanted to get a camber kit also. I would tell you to get camber kits to adjust you camber and caster, however on a car with shocks a camber plate would do nothing
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Originally Posted by Lt.woohoo
So then I don't need to replace the springs and control arm for better handling, just the shocks? Basically what I want to do is be able to take corners a little faster. I live by some winding roads so about 55- 60mph is what I am looking for and I am at 40-45mph now.
Belive it or not, it can work both ways, better shocks will make the car handel as well as better springs. Most cars are under damped from the factory, so better shocks will help control the motion of even a stock spring.
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i just ordered tokico springs and illumina struts off ebay and got them for 485 shipped, brand new with factory lifetiem warranty. i have never driven a car with these struts, but ive riden in some psycho paths car that enjoys jerking the wheel onto an off ramp at 100 mph and the car sticks to the road liek glue.
tokicos are a nice, sturdy strut. they have been in the business for a little over 50 years, they know there shit. KYB has nice struts for the price. the only thing bad ive heard about those is that the 5 way adjustable is plastic and may break. koni's are arguably the best, but it depends on what car they are on too, believe it or not, some cars may respond better with a tokicos over konis. tein is nice shit, used in all sorts of race cars. i work at a raceway and alot of cars use tein. i rode in a 3000gt that had all around tein suspension and electronically controlled dampening etc, and that guy would scare me when taking turns but the car held to the track. ive riden in a civic hatch with close to the same setup and i persobally think the tokicos did a better job.
it isnt all struts either though, it has a lot to do with springs, there stiffness and how much the car has been lowered. some cars can only handle 1-2 inches of drop before you need to start worrying about your wheels butterflying in that case youll need to invest in camber upgrades, tying the car together with misc. bars and i would put on LCAs too for good measure. then again, you can drop some trucks up too 6 inches and it wont be affected, so it all depends on the vehicle.
tokicos are a nice, sturdy strut. they have been in the business for a little over 50 years, they know there shit. KYB has nice struts for the price. the only thing bad ive heard about those is that the 5 way adjustable is plastic and may break. koni's are arguably the best, but it depends on what car they are on too, believe it or not, some cars may respond better with a tokicos over konis. tein is nice shit, used in all sorts of race cars. i work at a raceway and alot of cars use tein. i rode in a 3000gt that had all around tein suspension and electronically controlled dampening etc, and that guy would scare me when taking turns but the car held to the track. ive riden in a civic hatch with close to the same setup and i persobally think the tokicos did a better job.
it isnt all struts either though, it has a lot to do with springs, there stiffness and how much the car has been lowered. some cars can only handle 1-2 inches of drop before you need to start worrying about your wheels butterflying in that case youll need to invest in camber upgrades, tying the car together with misc. bars and i would put on LCAs too for good measure. then again, you can drop some trucks up too 6 inches and it wont be affected, so it all depends on the vehicle.