Blog RSS

We're very happy and grateful to both the community and the Coen, the CCO of AST/Moton Suspension for taking the time to make this quick interview happen. Coen sat down to field some questions we collected from readers to give his take and expertise on our favorite subject! For those that aren't familiar, AST/Moton are some of the most revered name in racing and motorsports for their amazing quality and performance along with the incessant support you get after your purchase, truly one of the ideal brands to work with as an enthusiast.       SS: Before anything else,...

You can only go so far with stock camber settings. Try fitting some camber plates to unlock the potential of your track/drift car. Car manufacturers are some of the best compromisers in the history of time, it's a good and a bad thing. They'll take a car and make it work across a broad range of conditions and environments. The end result is a car that'll work fine just about every person. But to make a car work great for you, on track or whilst drifting, we need to deviate from the automakers work. Changing Camber - What does it...

We love the BMW E30 here at suspensionspot.com. In an effort to create the best content we can, we commissioned the production of a 3D E30 model and garage scene. This model is going to form the basis of a series where we can look at suspension components in great detail, from any angle.  We'll use the model to show you how to install coilover suspension, examine the internal workings of shock absorbers and later, we can use our rig to simulate the operation of the suspension system in action with real-time physics. If you've got any suggestions or requests,...

  Cody Miles might be the one guy inadvertently settling the debate on “bags vs static” without much notice. Not only is Cody a racecar driving, championship winning, record setting all around cool guy, he does it all in his Subaru STi… ON AIR. Cody is a bit of an odd man out in the racing world and people are starting to take notice. He's one of few if only racers in the US competing in track events on air. Most will argue that air can’t be adjusted like coilovers and your airbags will rip from all the abuse blah...

A track day car gets dirty. Running off the track, braking and the natural wearing of tires creates junk that sticks to the underside of your car. Sometimes, racers can neglect the cleaning of underbody components, prioritizing other more visible surfaces like the body. This article will help you understand why and how you should clean your suspension parts.  Benefits of Cleaning Suspension and Underbody Parts Why should you go to the extra effort of cleaning your suspension system? Nobody ever sees it right? There are several reasons. Corrosion   Dirt contains salts that react with the metals used in...