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Ree:
Hey Peeps !

Do coilovers compress less the shocks and springs ?

Currently running lowtec springs on standard shocks, this sometimes scrapes on the square humps when I have passengers or stuff in the boot.

Wanted to know if coilsovers handle payloads better i.e less compression under same weight compared to springs and shocks

the bruce:
The amount of compression is no question if coilover or not, just a question what spring rates
(how stiff) and damping rates you run and what the weight of your car is.

Soft springs + soft stock dampers + heavy R32 + passengers = too much compression on bumps.

You will at least want stiffer Bilstein B6/B8 shocks or even better stiffer springs + Bilsteins.  :happy2:

SI-R32:
Ree if your putting passengers in the boot mate your doing something wrong ;D

Ree:

--- Quote from: the bruce on August 04, 2012, 03:40:53 am ---The amount of compression is no question if coilover or not, just a question what spring rates
(how stiff) and damping rates you run and what the weight of your car is.

Soft springs + soft stock dampers + heavy R32 + passengers = too much compression on bumps.

You will at least want stiffer Bilstein B6/B8 shocks or even better stiffer springs + Bilsteins.  :happy2:

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Thanks for that !

I was actually thinking of getting bilstein coilovers, may have to just leave the drop at 20mm all round, have just a slight drop.

Ree:

--- Quote from: SI-R32 on August 04, 2012, 08:23:21 am ---Ree if your putting passengers in the boot mate your doing something wrong ;D

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Where else is the mother in law gonna sit !

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