Before modifying the shock absorber, you must know these 5 things
Before modifying the shock absorber, you must know these 5 things
In the modification circle, there has been a famous saying of 'one low cover one hundred ugly'. No matter how ugly the car is, as long as the body is lowered, it will definitely improve its appearance a lot. So, today we will talk about the modification of lowering the body - car shock absorber.
Car shock absorber modification belongs to the category of "win-win" performance modification, which can not only take into account performance, but also improve appearance, and has a status that cannot be despised. So, how to modify the car shock absorber? How many ways are there to modify the shock absorbers?
First of all, the car shock absorber is composed of springs and shock absorbers, which is a device to reduce vibration. When the car encounters a rough road surface, it will produce serious shocks. At this time, the shock absorber can suppress and absorb all these shocks, making the body more stable and comfortable. In fact, no matter how you change the shock absorber, its main function is still to reduce shock, but why do car fans choose to modify the shock absorber? There are actually 5 reasons:
1. The original shock absorber materials are average, and the toughness is not enough, so there is no guarantee that it can be used for a long time;
2. The car is unstable, easy to drift when driving at high speed, and rolls seriously when turning;
3. The comfort is poor, and the vibration will be large when passing the rough road;
4. Modified vehicles - lower the body and improve the appearance;
5. Racing competition, custom-made special shock absorbers, suitable for various competition environments.
Since there are so many reasons to modify the shock absorber, what kind of modification can riders do?
1. Modification of damping values - to improve comfort or handling
The damping value can be modified according to the driving conditions of the owner, generally divided into the following three types of modifications:
1.1 Change soft damping
According to the damping value of the original shock absorber, it can be softened by 20%-40% to achieve better handling.
1.2 Change hard damping
According to the damping value of the original shock absorber, the hard damping can be changed by 30%-60% to achieve better comfort.
1.3 Ten-segment soft and hard adjustable
The owner can adjust the damping value at will to meet the handling and comfort required by different road conditions.
2. Height Modifications - Improve body stability or ride performance
Height modification is the most frequently modified item in the modification circle. Car owners can adjust the height of the body according to the condition of the body and personal preferences.
2.1 Increase the height of the shock absorber
The purpose of changing the height of the shock absorber is to improve the body to improve the driving performance of the entire vehicle, making it suitable for any rough terrain, generally suitable for off-road vehicles and SUVs.
2.2 Lower the shock absorber
The main purpose of lowering the shock absorber is to lower the body to improve the stability of the body. It is generally suitable for sports cars and cars. Although lowering the shock absorbers does not improve the performance of the vehicle much, it can still improve the handling of the vehicle while lowering the body of the vehicle.
3. Additional Springs - Added Support and Comfort
Generally, the shock absorbers of the original car do not have springs, and some riders will specially install springs for this purpose to increase support and comfort. However, Xiaoku here suggests that the installation of springs should be done by a professional refitting factory. In special cases, the method of adding springs can easily deteriorate the handling, because the damping of the original shock absorber cannot bear the hardness of the springs used for modification, and it is easy to cause the vehicle to bounce continuously when passing through rough roads, which not only makes it difficult to exert the effect of adding springs , It will also shorten the life of the original shock absorber.
Seeing this, I believe you will have a new understanding of car shock modification.
Car owners can modify the shock absorber according to their own needs, the premise is to understand the working principle of the shock absorber first, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble to the vehicle or itself. So, have you learned all the 3 kinds of car shock modification introduced today?
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