What is the difference between a coilover....
What is the difference between a coilover....
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petermansell

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868 posts

222 months

Sunday 27th January 2008
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....and my normal suspension (CLK55 AMG)?

Sam_68

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261 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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Not a lot, if you're being pedantic. 'Coilover' is simply an abbreviation of 'Coil over damper assembly'; ie. the combination of a coil spring fitted coaxially over a damper.

Aftermarket suppliers just use the term 'cos it sounds sexier, though by general usage it tends to imply an uprated/adjustable combination of springs and dampers, these days (stiffened, adjustable damping or adjustable spring seats), simply because aftermarket suppliers use the term and OE manufacturers don't.


petermansell

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868 posts

222 months

Monday 28th January 2008
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thanks Sam 68 - I thought I was missing something but I am not smile