Springs

[2052006 10]

I have some SBC (-25mm) springs to go on. But, which way up do they fit? The coils get tighter at one end, but should this be at the top or bottom of the strut?

[Ricardo 0]

On any coil compression spring the tighter coils usually go against the static side.

[2052006 10]

Erm, so the "top" then?

[jimistdt 1]

Erm, so the "top" then?

 

 

Lol saw that one coming.

 

 

Yes mate, he means the top.

[2052006 10]

Cheers! Makes sense I suppose - the wider sections get compressed first before getting to the tighter wound part? Or have I just completely made that up?!

[M@tt 77]

doesn't matter mate

 

i remember a post ages back about it with pumaracing being a smug tw#t about it.

 

Matt

[weejimmy 1]

i think as long as they are the same it dosent mater.

i put the tighter coils at the botom, just to lower the center of gravity a tiny bit. not that it will do anything at all but its the only possible advantage i could think of. the spring will compress the same no mater what direction it is, the easyest bit will allways compress 1st

[M@tt 77]

yeah the windings of the spring will determine the compression/rebound profile of it (as i understand it) but the spring will behave the same regradless of which way up it is as the same resultant force will be applied to it regardless of which way up it is

[richsmells 2]

What shocks are you using with the sbc springs. Mine give a very harsh ride!

[2052006 10]

SBC shocks too. It's their "phase 1" kit. I am hoping they are well matched...

[McDude 33]

On my SBC kit (fitted by SBC!) the coils are tighter at the top - but as M@tt says, it can't make a jot of difference.

 

You will love the set up BTW, it's not harsh at all.