Waiting seems relatively minor given the significance they play.
What is the downside of digressive damping? I’ve always thought it was a good thing.
What is the downside of digressive damping? I’ve always thought it was a good thing.
Sakebomb garage Ohlin DFV coilovers
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Well, I would really like to get this finished and adapted to my front and rear lift kit. Once I settle on the ride height and rake, then I can get the final clearance measurements lowered/raised for the aero stuff.
Digressive compression valving seems to be the most popular choice for performance enthusiasts. It will probably be some combination of digressive/linear for compression and rebound. Don't know yet.
Had a chance this week to educate myself on suspension theory and the latest in damper technology.
After comparing DFV dyno plots with double digressive pistons available on the ASTs, I now understand why the owner of PSi was thinking the ASTs could work for my use (I want a soft ride on the street basically). The super digressive characteristics for compression and rebound should make the AST DDP very soft for the street but firm up nicely if I want them for more spirited driving.
He was going to talk with AST this week about my application. I don't know if AST has any experience picking out the digressive knee locations for the NSX. That's where a good tuner comes in for your shocks and your application (Erik Messley for example). I hate to be the guinea pig, but I'm 100% sure that whatever I get from PSi will be a night-day difference in ride quality for the better than what I have now.
After comparing DFV dyno plots with double digressive pistons available on the ASTs, I now understand why the owner of PSi was thinking the ASTs could work for my use (I want a soft ride on the street basically). The super digressive characteristics for compression and rebound should make the AST DDP very soft for the street but firm up nicely if I want them for more spirited driving.
He was going to talk with AST this week about my application. I don't know if AST has any experience picking out the digressive knee locations for the NSX. That's where a good tuner comes in for your shocks and your application (Erik Messley for example). I hate to be the guinea pig, but I'm 100% sure that whatever I get from PSi will be a night-day difference in ride quality for the better than what I have now.
Digressive seems fully desirable, especially for the street. It’s nice that they are continuing to develop a solution for you. Thanks for the update.
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