Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs
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Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs
As I understand it, a coilover suspension uses the strut (shock) and the spring (coil) all in one peice. So if you own a car with a shock and spring system, does that mean if you wanted to do a coil over, you wouldnt need your springs anymore?
Btw, I am at a loss of terms right now. Correct me if I am not saying the right terms here. (aka difference between shock and strut.
Btw, I am at a loss of terms right now. Correct me if I am not saying the right terms here. (aka difference between shock and strut.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (RighteousMidwest)
92-00 civics use shocks, not struts.
A "full coilover" is the shock/coilover attatched and are usually more expensive that a shock and spring or shock and coilover combo.
yes, if you had the stock shock/spring or an aftermarket shock/spring setup, and you wanted to replace it with something like tein ss or ksports you would remove both the existing shock and spring.
A "full coilover" is the shock/coilover attatched and are usually more expensive that a shock and spring or shock and coilover combo.
yes, if you had the stock shock/spring or an aftermarket shock/spring setup, and you wanted to replace it with something like tein ss or ksports you would remove both the existing shock and spring.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (RighteousMidwest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RighteousMidwest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As I understand it, a coilover suspension uses the strut (shock) and the spring (coil) all in one peice. So if you own a car with a shock and spring system, does that mean if you wanted to do a coil over, you wouldnt need your springs anymore?
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you will still need a spring for your car. coilovers is just an adjustable set up for your suspension. you adjust the spring height to raise or lower your car, original used for races.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RighteousMidwest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Btw, I am at a loss of terms right now. Correct me if I am not saying the right terms here. (aka difference between shock and strut.</TD></TR></TABLE>
the difference between a shock and strut is a shock is seperate from the spring.
a strut has the spring over it (which is totally different from a coilover setup).
but they both accomplish the same job.
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you will still need a spring for your car. coilovers is just an adjustable set up for your suspension. you adjust the spring height to raise or lower your car, original used for races.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RighteousMidwest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Btw, I am at a loss of terms right now. Correct me if I am not saying the right terms here. (aka difference between shock and strut.</TD></TR></TABLE>
the difference between a shock and strut is a shock is seperate from the spring.
a strut has the spring over it (which is totally different from a coilover setup).
but they both accomplish the same job.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (RighteousMidwest)
Shocks
Struts
Same thing. The main different is that with shock the spring and shock are as one unit. And struts are struts are by itself and spring are my itself.
Struts
Same thing. The main different is that with shock the spring and shock are as one unit. And struts are struts are by itself and spring are my itself.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (kaiba)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kaiba »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Shocks
Struts
Same thing. The main different is that with shock the spring and shock are as one unit. And struts are struts are by itself and spring are my itself. </TD></TR></TABLE>
nice pics, but you have them backwards.
Struts
Same thing. The main different is that with shock the spring and shock are as one unit. And struts are struts are by itself and spring are my itself. </TD></TR></TABLE>
nice pics, but you have them backwards.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (philosofy1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by philosofy1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
nice pics, but you have them backwards.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, nice try. But you do have them backwards.
nice pics, but you have them backwards.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, nice try. But you do have them backwards.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, nice try. But you do have them backwards.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm not a post *****, nor do i post without knowing what the hell i'm talking about.
hit the link and scroll down
http://www.automedia.com/Repla...1rs/2
those are photos of a shock, which is mounted seperate from the spring.
now click on this link:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/....html
scroll down to figure H.
this is a honda strut, where the spring and strut are assembled and mounted together.
sorry for the crappy links, but this is what i found last minute.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kaiba »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Shocks
Struts
Same thing. The main different is that with shock the spring and shock are as one unit. And struts are struts are by itself and spring are my itself. </TD></TR></TABLE>
SO LIKE I SAID, NICE PHOTOS, BUT THE PHOTOS ARE BACKWARDS!
Yes, nice try. But you do have them backwards.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm not a post *****, nor do i post without knowing what the hell i'm talking about.
hit the link and scroll down
http://www.automedia.com/Repla...1rs/2
those are photos of a shock, which is mounted seperate from the spring.
now click on this link:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/....html
scroll down to figure H.
this is a honda strut, where the spring and strut are assembled and mounted together.
sorry for the crappy links, but this is what i found last minute.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kaiba »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Shocks
Struts
Same thing. The main different is that with shock the spring and shock are as one unit. And struts are struts are by itself and spring are my itself. </TD></TR></TABLE>
SO LIKE I SAID, NICE PHOTOS, BUT THE PHOTOS ARE BACKWARDS!
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (philosofy1)
What did I do?
Christ, If I'm wrong I admit it. I try hard not to give misinformation.
I've never claimed my post count meant I knew a lot.
Christ, If I'm wrong I admit it. I try hard not to give misinformation.
I've never claimed my post count meant I knew a lot.
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Re: Question: Coilovers vs shocks and springs (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What did I do?
Christ, If I'm wrong I admit it. I try hard not to give misinformation.
I've never claimed my post count meant I knew a lot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i try not to give misinformation too, actually, i won't post if i don't know the solution. and if i'm unsure about something i will mention it.
when i post i know what i'm talking about.
no hard feelings though.
Christ, If I'm wrong I admit it. I try hard not to give misinformation.
I've never claimed my post count meant I knew a lot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i try not to give misinformation too, actually, i won't post if i don't know the solution. and if i'm unsure about something i will mention it.
when i post i know what i'm talking about.
no hard feelings though.
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