06-28-2017, 08:04 AM
How much do you weigh?
Also, I see people playing around with preload too much as if it is a magic pill. Preload is to set sag- that's it.
Preload/sag has zero effect on spring rate - spring rate does affect sag though.
Spring rate is #1- it supports you 'static', moves you down, moves you back up.
Sag sets 'static' position -starting point- in the range of movement- you should be roughly 1/3rd down from full extension so there is room to go UPWARD as well as compress.
Compression and rebound dampening control the rate of speed going down or up. Yes so does a spring- but dampening is exactly what it is called- if there were no oil and just a spring you would bounce up and down repeatedly- and too far in either direction.
Oil level and oil weight fine tune.
Again- springs are #1. Everything else plays off of them, with some crossover.
On your tire pressure- Tires are designed to work with a certain profile, and certain flex= certain pressure.
Lower pressure will feel more comfortable, and both slow and stabilize the turns as you are putting down a wider footprint. Doesn't mean it is 'right' though.
Also, I see people playing around with preload too much as if it is a magic pill. Preload is to set sag- that's it.
Preload/sag has zero effect on spring rate - spring rate does affect sag though.
Spring rate is #1- it supports you 'static', moves you down, moves you back up.
Sag sets 'static' position -starting point- in the range of movement- you should be roughly 1/3rd down from full extension so there is room to go UPWARD as well as compress.
Compression and rebound dampening control the rate of speed going down or up. Yes so does a spring- but dampening is exactly what it is called- if there were no oil and just a spring you would bounce up and down repeatedly- and too far in either direction.
Oil level and oil weight fine tune.
Again- springs are #1. Everything else plays off of them, with some crossover.
On your tire pressure- Tires are designed to work with a certain profile, and certain flex= certain pressure.
Lower pressure will feel more comfortable, and both slow and stabilize the turns as you are putting down a wider footprint. Doesn't mean it is 'right' though.