Car Suspension
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The suspension in a car is made of a spring and damper. The suspension plays an important role in ensuring smooth handling of the car. The spring controls the height of the car. If you use a stiffer spring it will be more resistant to movement whereas a smoother spring helps the car to move on the road much more smoothly.
Generally it is better to have lower springs as it will decrease the center of gravity. It also helps in cornering faster. However the general roads are not as smooth as track roads and if the car is low the bottom part will often hit the road and the overall ride quality will be very low. For cars running on daily roads it is better to have stiffer springs which will help in getting a good balance between comfort and handling.
The damper helps to prevent the car moving up and down continuously on the road by absorbing much of this vertical movement. It does this with the help of gas and oil which are within the damper. The gas helps by allowing compression and the oil provides adequate friction. If it is too soft the car will start bouncing on the road however if it is too hard it will cause the car to totally skip on the bumps. Hence it is good to go with a proper balance in this.
Ideally you should go for suspension kits which are fully adjustable. This will help you change suspension according to your driving style.
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