Coilover Suspension
Coilovers combine a shock absorber and coil spring in one adjustable unit.
What is Coilover Suspension?
Ride height can be adjusted. Many allow damping adjustment. They are popular for tuning. Better coilover kits allow separate adjustment of ride height and spring preload so the suspension travel stays correct. They need periodic cleaning and lubrication of the threads, especially in winter, otherwise the adjusters seize. Corner weighting on a scale is used by enthusiasts to fine-tune the balance.
How it works
The spring seat is threaded on the damper body.
Why it matters for your car
Wrong settings harm handling. Approval rules apply.
Other terms
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- DOT Code (Tyre Date Code)
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- Firing Order
- High-voltage Battery
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