The big problem is…….
Springs alone make a very inneffective suspension, the job ‘shocks’ are meant to do is to ABSORB shock, springs do absorb the shock, but they ‘store’ the energy and rebound, which gives bad traction and performance.
Proper ‘shocks’ have a dampener, which actually ABSORBS the shock and dissipates the energy stored in the spring, preventing rebound, keeping the wheel firmly planted to the surface.
But springs alone give more traction than none at all.
This is why oil shocks make such a HUGE difference, you can change the stiffness of the springs, and the viscosity of the oil to make the car ‘glued’to any given surface, including gravel, dirt, road, etc.
e.g. I have a 1/10 buggy that has non dampened spring suspension, and driving it offroad is very difficult. The thing, even at low speed has zilch traction, because the springs are constantly absorbing the shock and rebounding, making the wheels have very little contact with the ground. Therefore driver inputs have little effect= bad handling
I have another 1/10 buggy that has oil shocks, whish have a medium stiffness and 70wt silicone shock oil, speeds of 50kmh on uneven terrain are a piece of cake to control, even large bumps, rocks, ruts fail to put it off course very much at all, driver inputs are precise= good handling…
Just a bit of food for thought….
