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Do I have Macpherson struts or Double Wishbone struts?There are 2 main types of suspension used in production cars, these are double wishbone and Macpherson struts. Knowing which variant your car has helps hugely when understanding things like setting up coilovers or looking at adjustable arms. There is no right or wrong type or working out which ...

Initial damper setupSo you've got your new shiny coilovers for your car. The spring preload is set on them as per the instructions and they’re all installed on your car. You like the height but how do you set coilover damping? Firstly the best thing to do is check the instructions. Certain coilover brands do state there is a run-in period ...

What is spring preload?Simply put, spring preload is the amount the spring is compressed in the suspension when there is no weight on the suspension. OE suspension tends to use a lot of preload and this is down to the use of progressive springs and the amount of droop that standard cars run but when compared to some aftermarket items this is ...

You're trying to decide over coilovers or lowering springs but which option is best for you? Lowering your car is just one of the many ways you can make your ride stand out and look much better compared to a stock setup - It's like giving your car a stylish, stance makeover. Now, why do people do it? Well, there are a few reasons. First off, it ...

Which coilovers are best for me?There tends to be some confusion about the types of coilovers and which version is 'best' for different purposes. Having the wrong type of coilover for your needs can drastically affect the car and sometimes even ruin the useability day to day if you get the wrong parts. Before you begin reading, it may be also ...

So you want a new steering wheel to freshen up your interior but with so many options to choose from it can be overwhelming. Size is one thing and dish another, but for most people, the main choice is what steering wheel grip material to choose. This comes down to finding the right material but also the thickness depending on whether you need a ...

When you're trying to determine what new wheels will fit your car knowing how to measure the wheel offset on your current wheels makes the job much easier. Wheel offset is a measurement in millimetres of where the mounting surface of your wheel sits in relation to the true centre point of the outer wheel rim and this dictates how far in or out of ...

Getting the correct wheel fitment with camber angle This can be a huge minefield especially when you want to get millimetre perfect to your arch. One way of tuning this relationship between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch is to alter the alignment of the wheels. Reducing the camber angle value of a wheel will pull the top edge in towards ...