Our suspension tuning always aims for natural handling.
Compared to the double wishbone suspension, the strut suspension has a large change in geometry with respect to changes in vehicle height due to the small number of components, and tends to cause deterioration in handling and ride quality during lowdown.
I want to lower down to improve sports performance, but I don't want to lose natural handling. Therefore, we changed the height of the ball joint, brought the lower arm angle closer to the state before lowdown, corrected the geometry and realized natural handling.
The Zero Bump Steer Kit corrects the angle of the lower arm and inputs the cornering force to the vehicle body at the appropriate arm angle, suppresses self-bump and increases the roll rigidity. The zero bump rod end corrects the angle of the tie rod to achieve a natural steering feel.
* Although these products can be effective even when installed individually, we recommend that they be installed at the same time in order to obtain a higher effect.
We always aim for the most natural handling when tuning the suspension.
If you compare strut suspension with double wishbone one, there are less parts in general and the geometry is widely different in respect to the vehicle height, that altogether is likely to cause deterioration when handling a lowdown vehicle.
So what if you need a lowdown vehicle capable of sports performance and wish for rather natural handling? Here is what we have done to help you. Ball joint height is changed, lower arm angle is now closer to STD state, and geometry is adjusted for natural handling. ZERO BUMP STEER KIT corrects the lower arm angle and applies cornering force at a suitable angle, while also suppressing the self bump and inproving roll rigidity.
ZERO BUMP ROD END corrects the angle of the tie rod to achieve a natural steering feel.
These products could be installed separately, however the best results achieved when used together.
Alignment required after installing.