Two shock absorbers per wheel: Gypsy King - Team-BHP

khan_sultan · 16th March 2008, 16:48

I saw a raid-de-himalaya video (here) in which the owner mentioned that he had suspension modified to have 2 shocks per wheel. I have 2 questions:

Will 2 shocks per wheel improve the off-road aspects of the Gypsy in the raid-de-himalaya? How?

Would the 2 shocks per wheel improve the Gypsy's ride in city too?

nitrous · 16th March 2008, 19:59

Rather have a single 2xstiffer damper.

Sankar · 16th March 2008, 20:24

The plus point with 2x setup is that even if one damper gets shot you have another one which is better than no damper.

khan_sultan · 17th March 2008, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

The plus point with 2x setup is that even if one damper gets shot you have another one which is better than no damper.

But that is having one extra damper... Would a 2x setup improve the off-road driving (or city driving) capabilities? -- Assuming that both are working.

madan80 · 17th March 2008, 09:27

the last thing you need on the raid is your suspension breaking down at 15000 ft!

thats why 2 suspensions are necessary.

ananthkamath · 17th March 2008, 09:52

I think its done primarily to get the desired damping, not for redundancy (although that is a side benefit).

Sankar · 17th March 2008, 10:01

Yes redundancy is a side benefit.

nitrous · 17th March 2008, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by madan

the last thing you need on the raid is your suspension breaking down at 15000 ft! thats why 2 suspensions are necessary.

High performance dampers from companies like Koni, Tien, Bilstein, pedders are built for endurance.

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khan_sultan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 517 View My Garage	Two shock absorbers per wheel: Gypsy King I saw a raid-de-himalaya video (here) in which the owner mentioned that he had suspension modified to have 2 shocks per wheel. I have 2 questions: Will 2 shocks per wheel improve the off-road aspects of the Gypsy in the raid-de-himalaya? How? Would the 2 shocks per wheel improve the Gypsy's ride in city too? Last edited by Rehaan : 16th March 2008 at 23:24. Reason: Link added to the video.

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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,131 View My Garage	Rather have a single 2xstiffer damper. __________________ The Road less travelled, is less travelled for a reason

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Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: TRV Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	The plus point with 2x setup is that even if one damper gets shot you have another one which is better than no damper. __________________ Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with their experience.

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madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 864 View My Garage	the last thing you need on the raid is your suspension breaking down at 15000 ft! thats why 2 suspensions are necessary. __________________ Taken the plunge! www. virtu. in __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio \| 2008 Trek 4300D

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ananthkamath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 960 View My Garage	I think its done primarily to get the desired damping, not for redundancy (although that is a side benefit). __________________ Miata Turbo Is GO!!

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Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: TRV Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	Yes redundancy is a side benefit. __________________ Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with their experience.

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