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Originally Posted by Dimman
You start with 'coil rate', the basic spring. Then this is adjusted based on how it is mounted/difference from 90 degrees. Then this 'fitted rate' is adjusted based on leverage for the 'wheel rate'.
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Ok, yeah. Usually that's dealt with in terms of motion ratio, which includes both of those things.
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Originally Posted by Dimman
As for the damping forces, if the setup is a coil-over damper then doesn't the damper just 'see' the coil rate since it is in-line with the spring? Like you use the wheel rate for your frequency, but determine your damping based on the coil rate?
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Yes but the damping ratio is also based on the sprung mass, which (from the damper's perspective) will either be amplified or reduced if the motion ratio is not 1:1.