First, they?re called dampers, not shocks. And dampers, as any suspension engineer will tell you, get no respect. In fact, considered against the noisier, flashier, and more easily seen components of the automobile, these inconspicuous components may be the most underappreciated pieces on a car. Their job?keeping the tires on the ground to accelerate, brake, and turn, while making the ride livable?is rather important. And though damper calibration is one of the last elements to be finalized in suspension tuning, it?s the part that endows a chassis with its personality. Here?s a breakdown of the most popular varieties: READ MORE ??
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