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Coils - Springs: Springs absorb and store road shock caused by bumps, dips, cracks, and so forth. They absorb this shock by either compressing or extending. When a car's wheel goes over a bump and gets pushed upward, the spring absorbs that additional load, keeps the road shock from reaching the chassis, and makes sure the tire maintains contact with the pavement.
How much a spring compresses or extends is determined by its "spring rate." Spring rate is measured in pounds per inch of deflection; for example, 100 pounds per inch. So, say a load of 200 pounds is applied, the spring will deflect 2 inches. Spring rate comes from various factors. For a coil spring, this includes the number of active coils, the diameter of the coils, and the diameter of the spring "wire". The fewer coils a spring has, the higher the spring rate it will have.
| The design of a spring affects how well the vehicle will ride and handle. A spring that absorbs lots of energy will generally offer a comfortable ride. After all, it can absorb most of the road shock (energy) that is being generated by the road surface. But there are always engineering trade-offs. This kind of spring generally requires a higher vehicle ride height, which will cause the vehicle to feel unstable during cornering. This instability is because the more distance a spring compresses or extends, the more the vehicle "rolls" around on its Suspension. This rolling is called weight transfer, and it is caused by centrifugal force acting on the weight of the vehicle as it goes around a corner. Weight transfer can overload a Tire's grip, which ultimately hurts traction, and therefore handling.
Sport Springs give your car a lower, leaner and more aggressive look, while significantly improving handling and cornering capability. Your car reacts more quickly and precisely to steering inputs with the improved transient and turn-in response. You'll appreciate the tougher feel and better looks your car will have.
Springs work together with Shock Absorbers in order give the driver a comfortable ride. | | :: Recommended Reading / Videos :: | | | |
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