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RYS13 · 01-20-2006, 07:23 AM

What are the advantages and drawbacks of having an inverted tube design on coilovers over non-inverted tubes?

DrtyRat · 01-20-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RYS13

What are the advantages and drawbacks of having an inverted tube design on coilovers over non-inverted tubes?

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...n-inverted...a little info for you...hope it helps, if not just im some of the guys in the thread..gl

g6civcx · 01-20-2006, 07:43 AM

Advantages as claimed by the different manufacturers:

* more horizontal stability for suspension
* more overall stability and feel for driver

Real-world drawbacks:

* higher cost
* poor design, some inverted shocks actually have less stability than upright ones
* higher failure rate, some may not be as reliable under extreme track use

If you have the money for it, go for it. Just make sure you address some of the drawbacks before you invest.

RYS13 · 01-20-2006, 08:33 AM

Appreciate the feedback. Thanx guys.

01-20-2006, 07:23 AM	#1
RYS13 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Earth Age: 45 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Inverted tude vs. Non-inverted What are the advantages and drawbacks of having an inverted tube design on coilovers over non-inverted tubes?

01-20-2006, 07:43 AM	#3
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Advantages as claimed by the different manufacturers: * more horizontal stability for suspension * more overall stability and feel for driver Real-world drawbacks: * higher cost * poor design, some inverted shocks actually have less stability than upright ones * higher failure rate, some may not be as reliable under extreme track use If you have the money for it, go for it. Just make sure you address some of the drawbacks before you invest.

01-20-2006, 08:33 AM	#4
RYS13 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Earth Age: 45 Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Appreciate the feedback. Thanx guys.