Helper springs
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Re: Helper springs (b19coupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b19coupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't even know what "helper springs" are, could you enlighten me, thanks. </TD></TR></TABLE>
if the spring is too short, it won't come in contact with the pillow mounts.
helper springs are xtra springs that that help the main spring make contact with the pillow mounts (such as Tein HA's, which uses a helper spring and main spring)
if the spring is too short, it won't come in contact with the pillow mounts.
helper springs are xtra springs that that help the main spring make contact with the pillow mounts (such as Tein HA's, which uses a helper spring and main spring)
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Re: Helper springs (Mr.Integra)
So we are talking about suspension coil springs here? Wow, you learn something new every day! BTW, I have been working on cars for a long time, and this is the first time that I have ever heard that term. Thank you 
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Re: Helper springs (Mr.Integra)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Integra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
if the spring is too short, it won't come in contact with the pillow mounts.
helper springs are xtra springs that that help the main spring make contact with the pillow mounts (such as Tein HA's, which uses a helper spring and main spring)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually, the helper spring just keeps tension on the main spring while the suspension
is decompressed so that it doesnt rattle around. the main spring should ALWAYS
be able to contact both sides of the shock or else you have a problem.
if the spring is too short, it won't come in contact with the pillow mounts.
helper springs are xtra springs that that help the main spring make contact with the pillow mounts (such as Tein HA's, which uses a helper spring and main spring)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually, the helper spring just keeps tension on the main spring while the suspension
is decompressed so that it doesnt rattle around. the main spring should ALWAYS
be able to contact both sides of the shock or else you have a problem.
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Re: Helper springs (sgT)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sgT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the main spring should ALWAYS
be able to contact both sides of the shock or else you have a problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
... when the suspension is loaded/car is on the ground.
be able to contact both sides of the shock or else you have a problem.</TD></TR></TABLE>
... when the suspension is loaded/car is on the ground.
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Re: Helper springs (sgT)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sgT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">right...
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Re: Helper springs (Chris N)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm guessing they have a low spring rate, correct?</TD></TR></TABLE>
As soon as the car is on the ground they're fully compressed.
As soon as the car is on the ground they're fully compressed.
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Re: Helper springs (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
As soon as the car is on the ground they're fully compressed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My mental picture of how they work is now complete....
Thanks.
As soon as the car is on the ground they're fully compressed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My mental picture of how they work is now complete....
Thanks.
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Re: Helper springs (Chris N)
helper springs usually a low rate and goes on top of the main spring.
there is also a tender spring which can be very stiff go below a main spring
to yeild a progressive spring rate.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sgt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Actually, the helper spring just keeps tension on the main spring while the suspension
is decompressed so that it doesnt rattle around. the main spring should ALWAYS
be able to contact both sides of the shock or else you have a problem.
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helper spring keeps tension on the main spring as well as the pillow mounts since
the spring is pushing against both the main spring and the mount.
so anyways, anyone know where i can buy some?
there is also a tender spring which can be very stiff go below a main spring
to yeild a progressive spring rate.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sgt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Actually, the helper spring just keeps tension on the main spring while the suspension
is decompressed so that it doesnt rattle around. the main spring should ALWAYS
be able to contact both sides of the shock or else you have a problem.
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helper spring keeps tension on the main spring as well as the pillow mounts since
the spring is pushing against both the main spring and the mount.
so anyways, anyone know where i can buy some?
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Re: Helper springs (Mr. Choi)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Choi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i know you can get them from ground control but was wondering
if i can get it anywhere else.</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.truechoice.com ask for Steve.
i know you can get them from ground control but was wondering
if i can get it anywhere else.</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.truechoice.com ask for Steve.
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Re: Helper springs (Mario)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mario »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
http://www.truechoice.com ask for Steve.</TD></TR></TABLE>
website doesnt work, all i see is blue.
http://www.truechoice.com ask for Steve.</TD></TR></TABLE>
website doesnt work, all i see is blue.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by $pecial K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My tein HR is makes rattleing sounds in the rear, would helper springs help?</TD></TR></TABLE>
depends on whats making the noise.
depends on whats making the noise.
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Re: Helper springs (Tweakmeister)
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I know the Zeal s6's don't have those helper springs yet the main springs are smaller than those above. So why run helper springs? Are they so that the car can have a lot of suspension sag? I've seen rally cars with a lot of sag like in this shot, so does that mean its good for handling???:
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I know the Zeal s6's don't have those helper springs yet the main springs are smaller than those above. So why run helper springs? Are they so that the car can have a lot of suspension sag? I've seen rally cars with a lot of sag like in this shot, so does that mean its good for handling???:
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Re: Helper springs (natadekoko)
Just taking a guess here, but perhaps the helper springs also prevent the primary spring used on a threaded body from unseating at full suspension de-compression.
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Re: Helper springs (Hash Browns)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hash Browns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just taking a guess here, but perhaps the helper springs also prevent the primary spring used on a threaded body from unseating at full suspension de-compression.</TD></TR></TABLE>
you are correct.
about the rally cars, they have a lot of suspension travel not sag so they can absorb
the impact from the air they get.
you are correct.
about the rally cars, they have a lot of suspension travel not sag so they can absorb
the impact from the air they get.
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Re: Helper springs (Hash Browns)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hash Browns »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just taking a guess here, but perhaps the helper springs also prevent the primary spring used on a threaded body from unseating at full suspension de-compression.</TD></TR></TABLE>
who cares? they just make noise when that happens, it's not like they find a way to get off the shock or something.
who cares? they just make noise when that happens, it's not like they find a way to get off the shock or something.