Autobuffers: manufacturer reviews. Shock-absorbing pillows for the car

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

As technology advances, manufacturers offer motorists new devices to increase safety and comfort while driving. One such unique innovative product is the auto buffer. This is nothing more than a shock-absorbing cushion mounted on the springs of the vehicle. What are autobuffers used for? Reviews of experts are unambiguous. Installing this part is the most inexpensive spring suspension tuning for all car brands.

History of Creation

Autobuffers for car springs began to be produced in the early 90s in South Korea. It was then that the seller of a small auto accessories store, Mr. Jung Mun Soo came up with the idea of creating a new unique product. The founder of the current world famous company TTC himself suffered from back pain. Doctors diagnosed him with osteochondrosis and pinched nerves. Jung Soo experienced pain when driving a car when the wheel got into a hole or depression. Significant discomfort was also brought by various bumps in the road, which were transmittedby suspension directly to the salon. This was the prerequisite for the idea of creating autobuffers.

However, the first trials and steps did not bring the desired results. But the shock-absorbing pillow was nevertheless created. And today, after more than two decades, we can say that the South Korean company produces a product that allows you to give more comfort while driving than when driving a vehicle with a standard suspension.

All these years, TTS has been constantly improving its autobuffers. She tested her product at the slightest change in shape and materials. As a result, drivers all over the world were presented with this wonderful product, which today became available to Russians.

Over the past twenty years, TTS has concentrated its production only on the production of shock-absorbing pillows. During this time, the company has developed its own know-how and unique technologies that it uses in the technological process.

At home, TTC sells its product in 5000 points of sale. Since 2009, autobuffers have been exported to America, Brazil, Mexico, China and Southeast Asia, where they are a huge hit with car owners.

In 2007, the company successfully passed the international certification, as a result of which TTC received the appropriate certificate.

TTC polyurethane spacers are considered by many to be the best cushioning product developed over the past two decades.

The need forautobuffers

The main function of shock-absorbing pillows is to ensure the safety and comfort of the driver during the trip. In addition, the installation of this special spacer extends the life of the suspension itself. This issue is of particular relevance when driving on Russian roads.

Spring-mounted autobuffers improve vehicle performance. Driving performance of the car with this part gets the effect of air suspension. The car's ground clearance is increased and energy absorption is improved when bumps in the road.

The motorist who has purchased a premium class car does not have such problems. Only in these models suspension with pneumatics is provided. However, now all Russians have the opportunity to install an auto-buffer. VAZ ("Lada"), "Kia" and many other cars, after being equipped with this part, also delight their owners with comfort during the trip.

Producers

What autobuffers are being offered to consumers today? In our market, shock-absorbing pillows of Korean, Russian and Chinese production are widely represented. As for the goods from the Middle Kingdom, it's just a fake. Chinese autobuffers reviews of both specialists and motorists will certainly receive negative ones. This shock-absorbing pillow differs in low quality and short term of operation. In almost all cars on which such an auto-buffer is installed, the process of its deformation and loss of functional properties begins after a year.

Thus, when choosing a shock-absorbing pillow, it makes sense to stop only at a Korean or Russian manufacturer. Such tuning will really improve the performance of the car and will be a worthy investment.

What are autobuffers made of?

The material for the production of a unique shock-absorbing pillow of the Korean company TTC is transparent urethane. This is a very strong and elastic substance that can not only take on serious loads, but also dampen those vibrations and shocks that go into the cabin from the wheels. It is worth saying that urethane finds its application in the production of sports shoes of the well-known Nike company.

Also, autobuffers can be made from chloroprene rubber. However, this material is more expensive.

One of the features of urethane interturn pillows is their ability to restore their original shape after long or short-term deformation. However, according to this characteristic, this material is no different from silicone, which is used in the production of Russian autobuffers. Such depreciation pillows are no less durable. In addition, they are able to quickly return to their original shape after being squeezed. Silicone is a material with unique properties. Moreover, they are preserved even under loads, elevated temperatures and aggressive conditions. For example, the functionality of such a spacer is maintained in the range from minus 60 to plus 200 degrees. Virtually no such qualities exist.one of the known materials. In addition, silicone does not react with chemicals such as acids and alkalis, kerosene, gasoline, etc. This allows us to consider it one of the best materials for the manufacture of cushion cushions, because inside the spring coils it will have to constantly be exposed to high temperatures and squeezing forces.

In terms of its characteristics, silicone is much superior to urethane, which has an upper heat resistance limit of +100 degrees, and becomes brittle at minus sixty. Of course, such temperatures simply cannot be in our climate.

However, it should be borne in mind that already at -18, the physical properties of polyurethane begin to change. It begins to gradually harden, and this reduces the shock-absorbing characteristics. That is why cold-resistant silicone is the best material from which autobuffers are made, the price of which, by the way, is lower than that of South Korean counterparts. In addition, polyurethane, despite its resistance to petroleum products, begins to break down when interacting with chlorine-containing acids, acetone, formaldehyde and some other substances.

Device

The auto buffer is a split ring with special oval holes inside. It is they who allow the shock-absorbing cushion to compress freely at the moments of receiving the load. Grooves are structurally provided at the top and bottom of the auto-buffer. The coils of the spring are fixed through them. It is thanks to the high sides of the grooves that the auto-buffer is firmly held on the suspension and does not jump out of it.even when driving fast.

How do buffers work? There is a myth that their installation will necessarily block the coil of the spring. However, it is not. Buffers work with her. This has been proven by numerous tests carried out by the world's leading car manufacturers.

Do Russian and South Korean autobuffers differ in their design? The review of any specialist will confirm that these cushions for depreciation are the same in their design. Both of them are designed in such a way that all suspension vibrations are damped to the maximum. However, in this matter, Russian silicone also wins somewhat. This material is more elastic than polyurethane. This allows the spacer to distribute the load as evenly as possible over the entire working area.

What are the advantages of such autobuffers? The feedback of any driver will indicate that the protection of such a part is especially affected when moving on rough roads, for example, in rural areas. As for the Korean polyurethane auto-buffer, the driver will feel comfortable with it only on flat tracks.

Selection of shock-absorbing pillow from TTS

Today, Korean spacer manufacturers offer their products in certain sizes. Moreover, the selection of autobuffers directly depends on the interturn distance and the diameter of the spring material. Based on these indicators, the shock-absorbing pillow may belong to one or another position of the standard series. It includes sizes with letter designations. These are K and S, A andB, C and D, E and F. The size of the autobuffers of each position differs from the others by different distances between the grooves. It is in the range from 13 to 68 millimeters. In addition, each position of such a row is designed for a particular spring diameter. It can be equal to 125-180 mm. Different sizes of shock-absorbing pillows also differ in the permissible range of the inter-turn distance. This value is in the range from 12-14 to 63-73 mm.

How are autobuffers selected? Dimensions by machine model can be found in the catalog. These collections contain almost all cars offered on the market. There are auto-buffers for Kia and Audi, Mercedes, etc. Well, if such information is not available to you, how are auto-buffers selected in this case? Dimensions by car models will not be needed here. To do this, you need to determine the parameters of the spring using a regular ruler. In this case, measurements are made in those places where the turns are located at a greater distance from each other. It should be borne in mind that the loaded suspension should be measured. To do this, you can simply put a heavy object in the trunk. As for the front of the car, it is loaded with a permanently installed engine.

Selection of shock-absorbing pillows from a Russian manufacturer

To buy autobuffers produced in our country, you do not need to study the catalog or measure the spring. Russian shock absorber cushions are suitable for all brands of crossovers and cars. The diameter of the product, if necessary, will only needadjust slightly by trimming its edges a bit.

Installation

You can ensure a comfortable and safe ride with your own hands. At the same time, the installation of autobuffers does not take much time. First of all, you will need to raise the car with a jack, and then install the shock absorber cushion between the coils of the spring, placing them in special grooves.

For a more secure fastening, the auto-buffer is additionally fixed with a plastic clamp. Before installation, it is recommended to smear the spring and pillow cleaned of dirt with soap.

Cost

What do drivers pay attention to first of all when they decide to install autobuffers? The price of a product is an important criterion. Sometimes it is she who plays a decisive role when choosing a shock-absorbing pillow.

TTS autobuffers in the kit will cost the buyer 8600 rubles. Of course, this is a considerable amount for tuning the suspension. For those who seek to save money, Russian analogues are offered on the market. Their set, consisting of two pieces, will cost only 1000 rubles. At the same time, it is worth remembering that the cost of a Korean product is nothing more than a payment for a brand, which includes advertising costs and importer costs.

Taking into account all the above nuances, each buyer must weigh all the pros and cons of autobuffers from different manufacturers and choose the most suitable option for themselves.

Advantages and disadvantages of cushion cushions

Before deciding on the issue of installing spacers on your car, you need to study all the pros and cons of autobuffers. Explicittheir benefits are:

- smaller "beak" of the car during heavy braking;

-improving the stability of the car and reducing its rocking and roll;

-reducing discomfort when driving a speed bump;

- reduction of shocks and shocks when crossing asph alt joints and rails;

-reduction of the risk of damage to shock absorbers and the likelihood of their leakage;

-increase in suspension performance;

-reduction of fatigue of people in the cabin when moving over long distances;- long service life of the product in excess of three years.

In addition, after installing the auto-buffer, the drawdown of the machine is significantly reduced when it is loaded with heavy objects. This is noticeable even visually. However, such a relatively cheap suspension tuning increases its stiffness. Not all drivers perceive such changes with enthusiasm. Also, if you buy poor quality urethane spacers, these cushions can quickly lose their shape.

The disadvantage of autobuffers are frequent breaks in fastening - those tape clamps that are used to fix to the spring. As a rule, drivers begin to talk about such a problem after three to four months of using spacers. To eliminate this defect, experts recommend attaching the part again.

The disadvantage of autobuffers is their high price. A piece of silicone or polyurethane, no matter how high-tech, should be cheaper, according to some drivers.

Which harnesses are autobuffers recommended for?

After installationspacers, the driver will be able to appreciate all the advantages it provides. First of all, the auto-buffer affects the stiffness of the spring. This indicator of the suspension increases with its compression. But when stretched, all the characteristics of the spring remain unchanged. That is why such tuning is recommended for "tired" and sagging springs, as well as for soft suspension.

Clearance when installing autobuffers changes slightly. Yes, even for a while. Those who wish to increase this figure are advised to install a spacer directly under the spring cup. This option would be more reasonable.

Hard suspension car owners shouldn't install autobuffers. The fact is that excessive spring stiffness will significantly increase the value of shock loads on the body. And this will cause the appearance of cracks and gaps in it. In this case, you will have to choose between comfortable rides and quick body wear.