Hi everyone!
This is a guide for newcomers and others with little understanding of shocks and springs.
Suspension is a fundamental way of improving the looks and/or performance of your car. Compared to coilovers, shocks and springs are a real pain to the uninitiated as they're not a complete set; therefore getting the right combination is a problem. Shocks offer a limited range of adjustment in comparison to coilovers. However, a well chosen and set up "Shock & Spring" combo will outperform low-end coilovers while providing better comfort. To help members understand and find the right combination for them, this thread will go through shock and spring basics, technical details, buyer guide and a list of brands.
Disclaimer: This is a basic guide that presents information in its simplest form possible and therefore may NOT be entirely accurate.
Shocks & Springs: Basics
Shocks: Definition
Shock absorbers or dampers are a piston rod device that dampens spring movement. In doing so they improve ride quality, comfort and performance.
Springs: Definition
Springs are metal coils with elastic properties that absorb the motion of the wheels by compressing and rebounding.
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