OEM-type vs True Coilovers
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OEM-type vs True Coilovers
Hi guys, does anyone know what is the difference in handling / performance of "OEM-type" vs "True" Coilovers??? I see that there are both types produced for the Z...
Of course supposing that they are using the same spring-rates... (and same build quality)
Of course supposing that they are using the same spring-rates... (and same build quality)
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Some say the car handles better with OEM style, other say that no matter what config the wheel just see the wheel rate of the spring.
With that said , i went true only because the SPL spring bucket is on backorder for a few months.
With that said , i went true only because the SPL spring bucket is on backorder for a few months.
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In the geometric standpoint, true coilover style is more linear because the spring is not compressed by leverage.
With the spring bucket, where springs are often placed more towards the center of the vehicle, the rate of spring compression is affected by cornering load and transient speed, and the rate of compression occurs more progressively as a result of leverage.
It's hard to say which one performs better.
With the spring bucket, where springs are often placed more towards the center of the vehicle, the rate of spring compression is affected by cornering load and transient speed, and the rate of compression occurs more progressively as a result of leverage.
It's hard to say which one performs better.
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Here's why I would go with OEM Type Coilover...
1 - I'm sure they're was a **** load of research done by the Japanese when making it that way stock.
2 - I feel the mount for the rear will weaken with a true coil over. Meaning the added pressure on the sheet metal is sure to eventually cause a problem down the line.
3 - Price is a difference when the feel isn't.
1 - I'm sure they're was a **** load of research done by the Japanese when making it that way stock.
2 - I feel the mount for the rear will weaken with a true coil over. Meaning the added pressure on the sheet metal is sure to eventually cause a problem down the line.
3 - Price is a difference when the feel isn't.
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Here's why I would go with OEM Type Coilover...
1 - I'm sure they're was a **** load of research done by the Japanese when making it that way stock.
2 - I feel the mount for the rear will weaken with a true coil over. Meaning the added pressure on the sheet metal is sure to eventually cause a problem down the line.
3 - Price is a difference when the feel isn't.
1 - I'm sure they're was a **** load of research done by the Japanese when making it that way stock.
2 - I feel the mount for the rear will weaken with a true coil over. Meaning the added pressure on the sheet metal is sure to eventually cause a problem down the line.
3 - Price is a difference when the feel isn't.
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I disagree. The OEM style is easy to install, provided you're using a floor jack to hold up the spring bucket. The true coilover can't be compressed by hand to fit in the mounting locations like the OEM style can. The only exception that comes to mind is if you run a short setup (with little droop) that slips in.
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