One of the benefits of a good set of coilovers is that you don’t have to throw them in the trash when they wear out. Not all shocks and coilovers can be serviced easily, but it’s something to consi...
We’re going to try and get through this article without too much innuendo.* You see that thick, girthy shaft on those Bilstein struts? Well, that’s not actually the damper shaft. That’s the damper ...
Dampers Part 4: Shock Dyno Basics
Previously in our series on dampers, we talked about bump and rebound damping as well as how valving is more complicated than “soft” or “stiff.” A big part of analyzing dampers is understanding how...
Dampers Part 3: Bump and Rebound
If you have adjustable dampers on your car, it’s crucial to understand what is actually changing when you turn that knob to tune your suspension. Damper valving is more complicated than just “stiff...
Dampers Part 5: Critical Damping
We’ve talked a lot about dampers and coilovers. Last time, it was shock dynos. Linear, digressive, and progressive damper profiles, the difference between compression and rebound damping, low and h...