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Moving the shock absorbers
• Moving the shock absorbers at the upper or lower transverse links to a
steeper attack angle reduces the progressivity. The vertical relative
motion of the chassis is transmitted more directly into the suspension,
the damping effect sets in immediately, i.e. the suspension is harder
even with small deflections. At the same time the vehicle is elevated.
• Moving the shock absorbers to a flatter clearance angle increases
progressivity. When the clearance angle is flat, chassis deflection has
to be deeper for the damping to respond, i.e. the suspension responds
softly at first and becomes harder with increasing deflection.
Parallel to the deflection direction of the wheel (= steepest angle 90°)
The force is induced directly and the shock absorber is used to the maximum
extent.
Vertical to the deflection direction of the wheel (= flattest angle 0°)
No force is induced and the shock absorber is ineffective.
Tuning
By selecting the right damping oil, you can influence the damping characteristics. The oil normally used in the shock absorbers is perfectly suited for most
applications.
• On a predominantly flat surface, the use of viscous oil is recommended.
• On uneven terrain, low-viscosity oil should be used.
Do not use engine oil. We generally recommend using pure silicon shock absorber oil only. To further optimize the damping characteristics, we offer
silicon oil for the shock absorbers in different viscosities as an accessory!
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