Thank you for your email.
Whiteline's philosophy on suspension design and tuning is quite simple,
we look at suspension as a whole integrated system. This however is a
very complex proposition, as there are a many physical parts that have
multiple effects which interrelate with other parts, so the number of
possible combinations is almost infinite. With that in mind we design
and tune individual products in such a way that they offer a performance
improvement on their own. Equally importantly, each individual part must
integrate well with other related components, as only then maximum
performance gains can be achieved.
In other words, Whiteline is not solely spring manufacturer, or shock
manufacturer, or swaybar .... etc.. as that would restrict us from doing
what we do, and that is providing complete, tuned and matched, tested
and proven performance suspension solutions.
Our design and tuning processes require of us to break down each
mechanical suspension part to work out and calculate its function and
effect on suspension characteristics on that particular car.
During testing, we need to validate the modification done. We only
release parts that pass our tests and requirements.
To answer your specific question, we are yet to find a reason not to
combine uprated swaybars with coil-over if the components are
appropriately designed and tuned. This is due to the fact that each and
every suspension component such as swaybars, springs and shocks perform
different functions, and quite often this is interrelated. A well tuned
combination of components is the only way to extract the maximum
performance.
Taking our above analogy further, the following may better illustrate
our point. The numbers are arbitrary.
Option 1)
standard suspension:
springs: 3kg/mm front, 2.5kg/mm rear
Swaybars: 22mm front, 20mm rear
Tyres: high performance street tyres
Option 2)
uprated spring and shocks (coil-over) only:
Springs: 8kg/mm front, 6kg/mm rear
Swaybars: 22mm front, 20mm rear
Tyres: R-compound semi-slick
Option 3)
Tuned package using uprated springs, shocks and swaybars:
Springs: 6kg/mm front, 4.5kg/mm rear
Swaybars: 24mm front, 22mm rear
Tyre: R-compound semi-slick
I think it is clear of which would be the ultimate option/package.
It is also important to note, that the suspension components and their
tune, MUST only be appropriately chosen after and based on the tyre
choice and type of driving the car is being set-up for.
For more information, please feel free to have a look at the following
links, and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
http://suspensionparts.info/showthread.php?s=&threadid=272
http://www.whiteline.com.au/faqelse01.htm#How Does Whiteline Develop Its
Suspension Kits
http://www.whiteline.com.au/articles/skidmarks3a.htm
http://www.whiteline.com.au/articles/skidmarks5a.htm
Regards,
Wojtek Rogulski
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