Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 12:44:35 -0400 From: 'nuther Bob <none1nopsam.com> Subject: Re: first performance tweaks?
On Sun, 18 May 2003 12:06:19 GMT, Paul Halliday <pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk> wrote: >> 1.what are lowering springs >> (seriously, sorry - I dont know much about cars) > >It's a boy-racer trick to make the car look and feel more sporty. Look out >for some local Corsa and Nova kids whose wheels are inside the arches :) It >is supposed to give better road holding, but a kid with a couple of hundred >pounds to spend on expensive shocks does not know more than Saab who >invested millions into getting the ride height correct in the first place. >Grounding on speed bumps is all part of the fun as well :) I'll disagree that it's a boy racer trick. I will agree that a lot of boy racer's (we call 'em "ricer's" in the states) do lower their cars, and lower them way too much, just for appearance. However, a properly fitted set of lowered springs, preferably with an increased but progressive spring rate, both lowers the center of gravity *and* stiffens the suspension - resulting in better handling at some limited expense to the ride. A set of performance shocks that are stiff enough to counteract the stiffer springs are also required. Manufacturers build cars for the masses. Those who want better handling can often get it at a slight loss in ride comfort. Bob
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