2022+ WRX Chassis/Suspension Changes
The new “VB” chassis 2022 Subaru WRX has received a lot of attention for its new FA24 motor and the unique exterior design. Somewhat less attention has been paid to the new suspension and chassis c...
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...
2022 BRZ/GR86 Chassis/Suspension Changes
The second generation Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 are a step forward in handling over the previous model. Looking at the new car in comparison to the first generation, there are couple of difference...
Spring Rates Part 2: Suspension Frequencies
In part 1 of our series on springs, we learned how to use motion ratios to calculate the stiffness of our springs at the wheels. Figuring out the wheel rates of your existing suspension is helpful,...
Spring Rates Part 1: The Motion Ratio
Vehicles with different suspension layouts can make it difficult to compare settings between cars. A spring rated at 8 kg/mm on a Honda S2000 will not act the same as it would on a Subaru BRZ. In f...
Previously on The Apex Files, we talked about the function of dampers as well as the definitions of shocks, struts, and coilovers. This time, we’re going to over the differences between monotube an...