Suspension Upgrade
02-06-2009 | 02:50 PM
#21
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I have tein flex w/ EDFC's.. im VERY happy with them as far as rebound is, I have more of a drag setup than suspension so I set mine to lev 7 and lev 5..
sorry im having a brainfart right now and cant remember if lower is stiffer of softer, and also forgot if the left display is front or rear... (its all labeled
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I'm trying to get my hands on some RA's right now since they are supposed to be 1up and I found a set for cheap and they can utilize EDFC still. I can't attest to the KWv3's but I have heard nothing but good things, you might also want to look into bilstein PSS9's. I heard great things about those as well
sorry im having a brainfart right now and cant remember if lower is stiffer of softer, and also forgot if the left display is front or rear... (its all labeled
)I'm trying to get my hands on some RA's right now since they are supposed to be 1up and I found a set for cheap and they can utilize EDFC still. I can't attest to the KWv3's but I have heard nothing but good things, you might also want to look into bilstein PSS9's. I heard great things about those as well
02-06-2009 | 03:44 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by danvuquoc,Feb 6 2009, 02:36 PM
I was mulling over the lack of good available coilovers for a good value. Because I don't generally trust Japanese damper mfgs, and the alternatives were just too expensive. I wished I had a set of Motons but I'm not prepared to drop 5K. I went with some monoflexes just to try them out, if I don't like them I'll just sell them off.
02-06-2009 | 04:05 PM
#26
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by danvuquoc,Feb 6 2009, 01:36 PM
I was mulling over the lack of good available coilovers for a good value. Because I don't generally trust Japanese damper mfgs, and the alternatives were just too expensive. I wished I had a set of Motons but I'm not prepared to drop 5K. I went with some monoflexes just to try them out, if I don't like them I'll just sell them off.
In the end, the user has to understand how he or she will use the coilovers for and match it up with the overall grip level of the tires / modifications that is planned for the car.
Having owned.. and driven:
JRZ 2 Way, Moton CS: I consider these to be an endurance race coilovers. Very consistent from lap to lap performance. If I ever go w2w, a 3 way JRZ/Moton would be the weapon of choice. Provides accurate valving control and good compression blow off system for comfy street ride.
KW CS, KW V3: Not too much difference between these two. CS is slightly tighter on the valving comes with a pillow top hat. Excellent choice for those who want to keep their car close to stock. The ride quality is excellent and feels very stable on the track.
Tein SRC: Recommended for those who will modify their car aggressively. The spring rate and initial response of these coilovers are mean to be used with high performance street tires or R comps. These are my coilovers of my choice as it suits my driving needs (Lap Times) and modification I have done to my car.
HKS Hyper Max 3: Good coilovers for the $. Liniar valving.. which translates to slightly rough movement on high speed piston movement. These are meant to be matched up with street tires. Its a bit rough on the street at times but perform very well on the track.
Motorsport Bilestine: Perfect for smooth tracks like Laguna.
H&R / Bilstein PS9: Comfy & street oriented.
Its very easy to say one particular coilovers works well till.. you try something better.
In the end.. there are no such thing as a PERFECT coilover.. unless you get a WRC car..
02-06-2009 | 04:10 PM
#27
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Bay Area, California
Originally Posted by maxrev,Feb 6 2009, 04:05 PM
There are plenty of good Japanese coilovers.
In the end, the user has to understand how he or she will use the coilovers for and match it up with the overall grip level of the tires and the modifications that is planned for the car.
Having owned.. and driven:
JRZ 2 Way, Moton CS: I consider these to be an endurance race coilovers. Very consistent from lap to lap performance. If I ever go w2w, a 3 way JRZ/Moton would be the weapon of choice. Provides accurate valving control and good compression blow off system for comfy street ride.
KW CS, KW V3: Not too much difference between these two. CS is slightly tighter on the valving comes with a pillow top hat. Excelling choice for those who want to keep their car close to stock. The ride quality is excellent and feels very stable on the track.
Tein SRC: Recommended for those who will modify their car aggressively. The spring rate and initial response of these coilovers are mean to be used with high performance street tires or R comps. These are my coilovers of my choice as it suits my driving needs (Lap Times) and modification I have done to my car.
HKS Hyper Max 3: Good coilovers for the $. Liniar valving.. which translates to slightly rough movement on high speed piston movement. These are meant to be matched up with street tires. Its a bit rough on the street at times but perform very well on the track.
Motorsport Bilestine: Perfect for smooth tracks like Laguna.
H&R / Bilstein PS9: Comfy but street oriented.
Its very easy to say one particular coilovers works well till.. you try something better.
In the end.. there are no such thing as a PERFECT coilover.. unless you get a WRC car..
In the end, the user has to understand how he or she will use the coilovers for and match it up with the overall grip level of the tires and the modifications that is planned for the car.
Having owned.. and driven:
JRZ 2 Way, Moton CS: I consider these to be an endurance race coilovers. Very consistent from lap to lap performance. If I ever go w2w, a 3 way JRZ/Moton would be the weapon of choice. Provides accurate valving control and good compression blow off system for comfy street ride.
KW CS, KW V3: Not too much difference between these two. CS is slightly tighter on the valving comes with a pillow top hat. Excelling choice for those who want to keep their car close to stock. The ride quality is excellent and feels very stable on the track.
Tein SRC: Recommended for those who will modify their car aggressively. The spring rate and initial response of these coilovers are mean to be used with high performance street tires or R comps. These are my coilovers of my choice as it suits my driving needs (Lap Times) and modification I have done to my car.
HKS Hyper Max 3: Good coilovers for the $. Liniar valving.. which translates to slightly rough movement on high speed piston movement. These are meant to be matched up with street tires. Its a bit rough on the street at times but perform very well on the track.
Motorsport Bilestine: Perfect for smooth tracks like Laguna.
H&R / Bilstein PS9: Comfy but street oriented.
Its very easy to say one particular coilovers works well till.. you try something better.
In the end.. there are no such thing as a PERFECT coilover.. unless you get a WRC car..
02-06-2009 | 04:54 PM
#29
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From: Emmett
A pretty good read about dampers.
http://www.importtuner.com/tech/0704_impp_...ving/index.html
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http://www.importtuner.com/tech/0704_impp_...ving/index.html
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02-06-2009 | 05:07 PM
#30
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by macr88,Feb 6 2009, 04:54 PM
A pretty good read about dampers.
http://www.importtuner.com/tech/0704_impp_...ving/index.html
Loving copy paste on my iPhone
http://www.importtuner.com/tech/0704_impp_...ving/index.html
Loving copy paste on my iPhone
My SRC's.. are scheduled to be overhauled @ Tein USA in mid Feb.