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fuzzy_tanit · 06-27-2005, 12:52 PM

For those coilover with full lenght adjustment and ride height adjustment.
What effect does the spring preload have?
could you tell me the effecto on preloading the spring?
Thanks

Var · 06-27-2005, 01:41 PM

I read somwhere that the more coils you have for the height of the springs, the softer the spring rate is.

But people say preloading a spring makes it stiffer(?). It can aid in corner weighting your car without having to change the ride height.

allmotorKA · 06-27-2005, 04:15 PM

Preloading a spring is just putting an initial compression on the spring. This increases the force it takes to compress the spring further. The spring rate does not change unless you have progressive rate springs. However, even with a constant spring rate, preloading the spring will make it feel stiffer because the springs will not compress until a compression force greater than the preload is achieved. Preloading the spring also reduces the amount compression travel AND rebound travel. Preloading springs is not a solution for soft springs.

06-27-2005, 12:52 PM	#1
fuzzy_tanit Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Preloading Spring on Coilover For those coilover with full lenght adjustment and ride height adjustment. What effect does the spring preload have? could you tell me the effecto on preloading the spring? Thanks

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Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read somwhere that the more coils you have for the height of the springs, the softer the spring rate is. But people say preloading a spring makes it stiffer(?). It can aid in corner weighting your car without having to change the ride height. __________________ Hi

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06-27-2005, 04:15 PM	#3
allmotorKA Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Preloading a spring is just putting an initial compression on the spring. This increases the force it takes to compress the spring further. The spring rate does not change unless you have progressive rate springs. However, even with a constant spring rate, preloading the spring will make it feel stiffer because the springs will not compress until a compression force greater than the preload is achieved. Preloading the spring also reduces the amount compression travel AND rebound travel. Preloading springs is not a solution for soft springs.