Who's got suspension?

[mrbonk]

Hey all,
Just wondering who's got suspension on their buggy and why? Is it just the comfort factor, or does it actually help with controllability on rough surfaces? What about front suspension.....anyone do that as a 'bolt on' type part for the PL Comp buggy?

I've resigned myself to the fact that I don't have any nice flat sand around here (none that's wide enough to be safe anyway). Consequently, I'm going to be doing all my buggying on rough surfaces (large ripples, stingray holes etc). Just trying to work out if the suspension is a worthwhile addition for anything but comfort.

[nigel]

I have, but I don't think it was worth the money.

I got the power spring from square metre, for the Libre full race.

Found it under engineered and not overly effective with the original springs.
I have had to go to much lighter springs and it now works, but it could be designed a bit better to give a much better effect and the option of not lowering the side rials over two inches by just attaching it. Not forgetting that your bum is lowered too every time you hit a bump. :shock:

I feel the idea of IRS (independant rear suspension) is flawed.
It causes the buggy to lean over to the kite lowering the height of the side rail.
This is not good if you are after pure speed. You are spending valuable kite energy in causing the buggy to lean, not for forward motion.
But if comfort is your goal then it will help you no end.

Another option would be to get some big foot tyres as these are designed to run with about 7psi and will absorb many of the smaller bumps.