General Supsension Question
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05-24-2006, 05:13 PM
So we can say that the G35 has a double wishbone suspension system which is superior to the more common, easier to manufacture Macpherson Strut system.
Here's the definition of a "coilover" that I got from wikipedia.
So yes, technically we do have a coilover stock in the front but not in the back where the shock is mounted independently of the spring. The aftermarket "coilovers" as they are called are usually adjustable in ride height and/or valving. So basically the term "coilover" is generic. Most people associate the term though with the aftermarket adjustable systems.
When deciding to change your suspension system the most important thing you want to consider is that the springs and/or shocks you choose match each other well enough and that it suits your driving style and goals. Putting really stiff springs on a softly valved shock will make your car ride like azz not to mention having your shocks being blown out sooner rather than later. Having adjustable shocks like the Tokicos or Konis make it all the easier to tune properly. Or buying a whole "coilover" system like the Tein Basics, HKS Hipermax RS, Cusco Zero 2, etc. will take some out some or all of that guesswork for you assuming the company did their due diligence on R&D. Most people opt to just buy the aftermarket coilovers since they don't have the time, knowledge, and money to try to piece together their own "perfect" suspension system. So really the first thing you need to do before you put down the cash for a suspension system is to ask yourself what your goals are what you will be using the car for. Is it purely a daily driver? Daily driver with some spirited canyon carving? Daily driver with occasional track days? Or pure track race car? Each situation will call for something vastly different from the other.
To get a better general idea on suspension and suspension tuning read this article. Even though it is based on a FWD drive car there are relevant and important concepts in there. This one is one of my favorites.
Here's the definition of a "coilover" that I got from wikipedia.
Originally Posted by wikipedia
A coilover is an automobile suspension device. It consists of a shock absorber with a coil spring encircling it. The shock absorber and spring are preassembled as a unit prior to installation. This provides for optimal damping without torsional loads. Some coilovers are adjustable for ride height and hardness as well using a simple threaded spring perch similar to a nut.
Coilovers should not be confused with struts or independently mounted shock absorbers.
Coilovers should not be confused with struts or independently mounted shock absorbers.
When deciding to change your suspension system the most important thing you want to consider is that the springs and/or shocks you choose match each other well enough and that it suits your driving style and goals. Putting really stiff springs on a softly valved shock will make your car ride like azz not to mention having your shocks being blown out sooner rather than later. Having adjustable shocks like the Tokicos or Konis make it all the easier to tune properly. Or buying a whole "coilover" system like the Tein Basics, HKS Hipermax RS, Cusco Zero 2, etc. will take some out some or all of that guesswork for you assuming the company did their due diligence on R&D. Most people opt to just buy the aftermarket coilovers since they don't have the time, knowledge, and money to try to piece together their own "perfect" suspension system. So really the first thing you need to do before you put down the cash for a suspension system is to ask yourself what your goals are what you will be using the car for. Is it purely a daily driver? Daily driver with some spirited canyon carving? Daily driver with occasional track days? Or pure track race car? Each situation will call for something vastly different from the other.
To get a better general idea on suspension and suspension tuning read this article. Even though it is based on a FWD drive car there are relevant and important concepts in there. This one is one of my favorites.
Do not lower your car too much! This perhaps is the number one no no. It is a symbol of a true rice-boy (not a racial slur, means all show no go, typical car that has $5000 bucks of wheels and tires, a big 5 inch tip, aero kit, a thumping stereo, vinyl graphics, no springs and not much else). Lowering looks really cool and can make a significant improvement to a cars cornering capability but going too low is detrimental to both handling and even safety. Going too low can cause bumpsteer, where the tie rods and control arms are traveling different arcs resulting in the wheels steering themselves with no steering wheel input. When a car is so low that the suspension bottoms under cornering loads, the end of the car that bottoms first will violently slide out. Super low guys are convinced that they are driving super touring cars but if you take them out on the track they will suck incredibly.
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