springs recommendation

[WeeYari]

^ Springs with progressive rate vs linear rate.

A spring with progressive rate gives oem (soft) ride while cruising. Through it into a corner, and as the springs undergo compression stress, they stiffen up. The greater the stress, the stiffer they get.

Linear springs a stiff all the time. They eliminate body roll nicely, but harshen the ride while casually cruising.

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

^ Springs with progressive rate vs linear rate.

A spring with progressive rate gives oem (soft) ride while cruising. Through it into a corner, and as the springs undergo compression stress, they stiffen up. The greater the stress, the stiffer they get.

Linear springs a stiff all the time. They eliminate body roll nicely, but harshen the ride while casually cruising.

From a guy that spent a lot of time researching different springs on here, this is one of the simplest and best explanations I've seen of the difference between progressive and linear springs.

[1.5]

Originally Posted by caineroad

but how does mercedes and audi does it, their cars dont roll as much in the corner and ride is very decent if not better than our stock spring??

i drove a 2013 chevy equinox last week for a road trip and the ride is much better than the yaris, much less body roll even for a big SUV and ride is more comfortable..

how do these manufacturers able to do it?

Originally Posted by WeeYari

^ Springs with progressive rate vs linear rate.

A spring with progressive rate gives oem (soft) ride while cruising. Through it into a corner, and as the springs undergo compression stress, they stiffen up. The greater the stress, the stiffer they get.

Linear springs a stiff all the time. They eliminate body roll nicely, but harshen the ride while casually cruising.

Don't take this to think getting progressive rate springs will make a Yaris feel and handle like a Benz. There is a lot more to it.

Those ksports I ran. Yes they're cushier than a lot of springs out there but they go low and thus still stiffen the ride.I think h+r springs are the most moderate drop progressive rate spring but I think they have a higher spring rate so are still stiffer.

I'm sorry but maybe if you bag it you can get better performance and super low and then it will be almost as comfy as a luxury car.