dampening coilovers?

[cfiore34]

So im looking into getting coilovers and im not sure if i want to spend the extra money for the damping ones rather than the ones without. Is damping really a big deal and does it really make the ride that much better...?

[p1nk50ck]

ps - it's "damping" not "dampening" unless you're talking about coilovers that produce moisture while you drive

[swoardrider]

Worth every penny if you are looking for better handling and a civil ride quality. If you are only buying coilovers for the height adjustment, than a kit with close-to OEM spring rates will yield you OEM handling and ride characteristics, and there is no need for damping adjustments.

FYI, not all adjustable coilovers are created equal. Do your homework!

[cfiore34]

It is my daily driver, therefore ride quality would be a plus. but are ones without going to better than a stock non s-line ride just not as good as ones with damping?

[Shanster]

P1nk50ck: As a noun yes, it is damping.

However, he could also be "dampening" the vibration in his suspension with "damping." i.e. dampening is ok when used as a verb.

[p1nk50ck]

P1nk50ck: As a noun yes, it is damping.

However, he could also be "dampening" the vibration in his suspension with "damping." i.e. dampening is ok when used as a verb.

i'll think about this when i'm drivening on my way home.

[the_suN]

grammar pwned.

i run eibach pro street s on my daily driver. it rides pretty rough with low profile tires. i've heard koni and H&R street are softer and in similar price bracket.

[Shanster]

i'll think about this, when i'm drivening on my way home.

good one. I'm still right.

[p1nk50ck]

to bring this thread back to topic, i think the question you're trying to ask, is if you want coilovers with adjustable damping or not.

it all depends on how picky you are about your ride quality, and how much money you are willing to spend. if you're not picky about ride quality (i.e. - you're completely comfortable with stock ride quality, and you don't think you'll want to have the ability to adjust to a stiffer or setup based on driving conditions) then just get some standard coilovers that will allow you to adjust your ride height.

if you are extremely picky about your ride setup, or you frequent the autocross events or even do some track days here and there, then you will want to spend the extra money on getting coilovers with adjustable damping. however, keep in mind that not all coilovers that offer adjustable damping allow you to do that with them on the car.

example: my previous car ('02 lexus is300) had tein super street coilovers with adjustable ride height and damping. for the purpose of the vehicle, i wanted a very firm ride, so i cranked down the damping so my ride would be rock solid. however, my girlfriend complained about the ride quality giving her a headache, so when i drove with her i would loosen it up to be more comfortable. I used to change the settings almost on a weekly basis.

my current car ('06 audi a4) has stasis street sport coilovers, and they also offer adjustable damping. they come pre-adjusted (they're the same as koni coilovers) with a slightly stiffer than stock ride (factory audi sport suspension), but still pretty comfortable. However, you cannot adjust the damping while the coilovers are on the car (to the best of my knowledge), so i have never touched the damping settings on these coilovers (2+ years). I would like my ride to be a bit stiffer to be honest, but not enough that i want to take my suspension out to get that.



ooor, if you're one of those people who enjoy adjustening things, then get something that will allow you to adjusten

[Charles.waite]

ooor, if you're one of those people who enjoy adjustening things, then get something that will allow you to adjusten

Lol. Who cares about the OP. GRAMMER WARZZZ!

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[p1nk50ck]

Lol. Who cares about the OP. GRAMMER WARZZZ!

LINK

i think you mean "grammar" and the plural of war is "wars"

[Charles.waite]

No it isnt!

[p1nk50ck]

No it isnt!

i will kill youzzzzzz

[Charles.waite]

haha. yea sorry. I'm in that kind of mood today.

/derail

Carry on gents.

[cfiore34]

Well I would be getting the stasis street sports cause I found a good deal on them.. So at that point it wouldnt be worth the extra money since I'm 99% positive that i wouldn't take it off to adjust it lol

[p1nk50ck]

Well I would be getting the stasis street sports cause I found a good deal on them.. So at that point it wouldnt be worth the extra money since I'm 99% positive that i wouldn't take it off to adjust it lol

you won't be disappointed.

[mr shickadance]

you won't be disappointeding.

fixed?

[p1nk50ck]

fixed?

lulz

[aaron1085]

my current car ('06 audi a4) has stasis street sport coilovers, and they also offer adjustable damping. they come pre-adjusted (they're the same as koni coilovers) with a slightly stiffer than stock ride (factory audi sport suspension), but still pretty comfortable. However, you cannot adjust the damping while the coilovers are on the car (to the best of my knowledge), so i have never touched the damping settings on these coilovers (2+ years). I would like my ride to be a bit stiffer to be honest, but not enough that i want to take my suspension out to get that.
ooor, if you're one of those people who enjoy adjustening things, then get something that will allow you to adjusten

well said. Swoardrider has more money than me and opted for the StaSiS with Ohlins external resevoirs. VERY nice and I myself was debating on adding $1,000 to the budget and getting those, but I opted for the StaSiS Street Sport coilovers. The ride quality is certainly stiff and at times (for me and on new england roads) a bit annoying, but I also run low pro tires on 19" wheels in the summer which doesnt help. That being said, I feel like it handles on rails. Which is good for a 3700lb car. I am doing a track day in May and will really put them to the test.

Is "on the fly" adjusting neccessary? No...is it a NICE perk? Sure, if you have the cash. Bottom line, if you're modding your car, you are giving and taking in some aspect, so know that going into the game. If you aren't good with that, then keep it stock.

[konarider94]

P1nk50ck: As a noun yes, it is damping.

However, he could also be "dampening" the vibration in his suspension with "damping." i.e. dampening is ok when used as a verb.

negative. The damper will damp the vibration in his suspension. The amount of damping is dependent on damper design. Dont make me post screen shots of my mechanical vibration textbook.

[Shanster]

negative. The damper will damp the vibration in his suspension. The amount of damping is dependent on damper design. Dont make me post screen shots of my mechanical vibration textbook.

touche salesman

but the point was that to dampen also means to stifle or deaden vibration not only to make something wet. Any Webster will tell you that. But I digress....back to coilovers.

[p1nk50ck]

touche salesman

but the point was that to dampen also means to stifle or deaden vibration not only to make something wet. Any Webster will tell you that. But I digress....back to coilovers.

well, to kick the dead horse a bit more, we're really starting to compare apples to oranges.

coilovers are dampers. so when we're talking about the functionality of dampers, they perform the function of "damping". I was just pointing it out because it's a common misnomer, and i'd rather people on this site learn the proper terminology than to continue saying the wrong thing.

[Shanster]

well, to kick the dead horse a bit more, we're really starting to compare apples to oranges.

coilovers are dampers. so when we're talking about the functionality of dampers, they perform the function of "damping". I was just pointing it out because it's a common misnomer, and i'd rather people on this site learn the proper terminology than to continue saying the wrong thing.

ha. Sounds good man. I hear you on the whole proper usage thing. hug it out?

[mr shickadance]

so it's settled then, the correct terminology for when a coil over which is reducing the vibration will now be called dampingeness

as in, "how do you feel that coil over 1 has much many dampingenesses as coil over 2?"


right?

[p1nk50ck]

ha. Sounds good man. I hear you on the whole proper usage thing. hug it out?

no beef at all!

so it's settled then, the correct terminology for when a coil over which is reducing the vibration will now be called dampingeness

as in, "how do you feel that coil over 1 has much many dampingenesses as coil over 2?"


right?

correct!