Difference Between Dual Stage Coilovers and Regular Coils

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26-Feb-2004, 10:40 PM

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Difference Between Dual Stage Coilovers and Regular Coils

Hey guys, i was looking online for some coilovers with some shocks, i was just wondering what's the difference between:

Dual Stage Coilovers that have the little extra spring piece at the top

vs.

Regular coilovers. without the extra spring piece at the top.

26-Feb-2004, 11:30 PM

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The helper spring is just for a little more comfort. IMO, it doesn't really do much.

27-Feb-2004, 12:22 AM

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ahh alright kool, thanks man...so it'z called a helper spring...lol

27-Feb-2004, 08:52 AM

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all it does is keep the coil in constant contact with the cup and perches like a regualr spring. THis avoids the banging effect caused by the coil jumping when you hit a really big bump... But if you have good enough shocks this shouldnt happen anyway.

I think it also may provide a slightly better ride, like its trying to mimic a progressive rate spring.