Are adjustable Coil-Overs the Answer?
 

To All:

I would like to be able to adjust my car's heigth, and the dampening of the shocks, because sometimes I like a softer ride to cruise around on, and other times I like a lower firmer rider for handling and performance.

Tein makes some good systems that are adjustable from inside the car (Dampening), the heigth is adjustable from outside. Is there any reason this system couldn't be made to work well with any suspension system?

I know many of the systems have shocks with special valving for their packages, but, by being able to control your own rate of dampening, couldn't you tune your car to work with that system and have the advantage to adjust for ride heigth at the same time?

I'm a nooby to this so please be kind, where am I going wrong?

Thanks,

tyoneal

When you dampen something you make it wet.
When you damp something you restrict its movement.

Sorry, pet peve.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=dampen
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=damp

come on guys, lets not turn this into that other site with a bunch of smart asses

:captain:

Ok, ok - I use the Varishocks in front on the Alston subframe, and they have a couple inches of adjustability. Unfortunately I don't know if they make coilovers that fit on a stock subframe setup, or if that's what you are planning on running.

Damn True

Continue Reading:

damp·en P Pronunciation Key (dmpn)
v. damp·ened, damp·en·ing, damp·ens
v. tr.
To make damp.
To deaden, restrain, or depress: “trade moves... aimed at dampening protectionist pressures in Congress” (Christian Science Monitor).
To soundproof.

Did you pick that up??

Your Proud so Called, "pet peve"

is my, pet peve :D

Thanks for adding something constructive to my question. You are a true assett. :thumbsup:
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Now, I'm sure you you know more than I do on this subject. Is my thinking flawed?

tyoneal

Ty, call DSE tommorrow at 704 662 3272 and ask for Kyle. He will give you the straight scoop and answer all your questions. :thumbsup:

Thanks Stuart:

I will do that.

tyoneal

The people at DSE are real nice and will help you out! No smart asses! Just people who want to help! :thumbsup:

tyoneal, you can go the route of getting adustable coilover shocks to play with the stiffness and ride height, but there will be a good deal of fabrication work involved with the DS&E stuff. If you don't mind doing that, then great. But if you're just looking for bolt-on stuff you can go with the Koni Adjustable shocks and give Tyler at ATS a call, they sell an adjustable coil spring that just replaces your stock spring. No fabrication required and they have a certain amount of adjustablity.