Hello As I understand, rebound should always be stiffer then compression. But how much stiffer? Ive heard some say that compression should be 50-75% as stiff. But having a rebound/compression ratio thats way different, is not good, atleast not in racing. Any tips? Thanks!
You sure that's right? Stiffer means slower to react and it was my understanding that rebound should act faster than compression to return the coilover to it's correct position as quickly as possible.
A stiffer rebound setting = faster to rebound? While a stiffer compression setting = slower compression? I recently saw a video on Network A with Forsberg & Tuerck. They recommended to start in the middle of the clicks. So if ur coils have 32 clicks, then start at 16 clicks. But what should you adjust first? And if rebound always should be stiffer, then how u go about if you like a softer setting?
No, a stiffer setting on either compression or rebound means it's slower to react, as there is more resistance to movement. Rebound damping that's too stiff reduces the coilover's ability to recover from a deflection before it has to absorb another one. Compression damping that's too stiff reduces the spring's ability to absorb the shock of a deflection. Meaning the chassis absorbs the shock instead.
Oh! So is there any general rule of thumb tho? Stiffer rebound front, softer rear? Opposite? Compression stiffer in front vs rear? I saw a thread where a guy named "mitto" had given some dampning settings. Front : 8-12 clicks Rear: 12-16 clicks. I asume thats the rebound. Not bump. So what about bump? https://www.driftworks.com/forum/threads/drift-setup.5458/
Apart from compression being stiffer than rebound I don't think there are any hard and fast rules, it's what makes chassis tuning such an art. Sadly I have no such talents.
Alright, so compression a few clicks stiffer then rebound. Thanks anyway man! cleared up alot of things
You're most welcome Freddy, I've got a newfound interest in suspension lately as I've gone from a track car to a motorbike. The margin for error is greatly diminished!
