$1500 budget coilover - what would you choose? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

smbstyle · 11-16-2013, 06:29 PM

So I'm sure if money were no object, we'd all be running some custom Penske or AST setup or something for like $5k, but I've set my budget for coilovers, and am looking in the $1,500 range.

My question is, in this range, $1,500 or less, what would be your choice for a dual purpose street/track car with about 15-20 track days a year?

Here are some of my thoughts.... Fortune Auto 500's w/ Sprift Spring upgrade, Feal Suspension 441's, RCE Tarmac 0, or a used set of the Eibach R2s, which have seemed to be selling in that price range or less with all of the noise issues people are complaining about.

Spartan65 · 11-16-2013, 06:49 PM

Feal For 1350, how else can you get coilovers with Swift springs.

TylerLieberman · 11-16-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan65

Feal For 1350, how else can you get coilovers with Swift springs.

Fortune Auto, BC Racing, and STANCE all have coilovers for under $1500 that come with Swift Springs

m.wood0213 · 11-16-2013, 07:08 PM

ummmmmm ST????????? BuddyClub is a good option, so is Fortune Auto.

ModBargains.com · 11-16-2013, 07:15 PM

ST, and BC would probably be the top two. ST if you want more comfort, BC if you want a better handling ride

bkblitzed · 11-16-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

So I'm sure if money were no object, we'd all be running some custom Penske or AST setup or something for like $5k, but I've set my budget for coilovers, and am looking in the $1,500 range.

My question is, in this range, $1,500 or less, what would be your choice for a dual purpose street/track car with about 15-20 track days a year?

Here are some of my thoughts.... Fortune Auto 500's w/ Sprift Spring upgrade, Feal Suspension 441's, RCE Tarmac 0, or a used set of the Eibach R2s, which have seemed to be selling in that price range or less with all of the noise issues people are complaining about.

it all depends on what you're gonna do. I say feal and dont get crap taiwan coils

smbstyle · 11-16-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bkblitzed

it all depends on what you're gonna do. I say feal and dont get crap taiwan coils

Looking for the best one that will handle track usage; willing to sacrifice comfort on the street. The Feal looks like a real good setup, and I like how they do custom valving and spring rates like the Fortune Autos.

Has anyone used the ST coilovers on track? I'm worried about just how low the price point is on them, and holding up to track use over time, as well as how balanced they are with compression/rebound on track.

allmotorrex · 11-16-2013, 08:54 PM

PBM comps or pros

orthojoe · 11-17-2013, 01:52 AM

The real answer that nobody wants to hear:

For that budget, leave it stock. You'll save money, still have a good ride, and still be faster

mfbmike · 11-17-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by orthojoe

The real answer that nobody wants to hear:

For that budget, leave it stock. You'll save money, still have a good ride, and still be faster

Arguable.

Very happy with my RCE Tarmac 0's.

u/Josh · 11-17-2013, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by orthojoe

The real answer that nobody wants to hear:

For that budget, leave it stock. You'll save money, still have a good ride, and still be faster

There have been a few fast guys that run BC and Feal. Would I buy them? Probably not. Would those guys be faster stock? Not a chance.

Fizz · 11-17-2013, 06:08 AM

If you're doing 15-20 track days a year its better to invest in a good 2-way adjustable coilover.

Maybe use the money and enroll yourself in an advanced driving class or track lessons. You'd probably get more value for your money and lower lap times than most circa $1500 coilover is going to give you around a track.

orthojoe · 11-17-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mfbmike

Arguable.

Very happy with my RCE Tarmac 0's.

If you have some data and lap times that proves you are faster, it would be appreciated. Seat of the pants and how you feel means zip.

smbstyle · 11-17-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fizz

If you're doing 15-20 track days a year its better to invest in a good 2-way adjustable coilover.

Maybe use the money and enroll yourself in an advanced driving class or track lessons. You'd probably get more value for your money and lower lap times than most circa $1500 coilover is going to give you around a track.

I'm an advanced group driver/instructor status, so I'm focusing on the car setup now. I've had plenty of coaching, including several pros in the right seat as well as a week at the Bondurant school in the advanced road racing class.

But yes, for an intermediate/novice driver, nothing beats coaching.

11-16-2013, 06:29 PM	#1
smbstyle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 224 Thanked 681 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$1500 budget coilover - what would you choose? So I'm sure if money were no object, we'd all be running some custom Penske or AST setup or something for like $5k, but I've set my budget for coilovers, and am looking in the $1,500 range. My question is, in this range, $1,500 or less, what would be your choice for a dual purpose street/track car with about 15-20 track days a year? Here are some of my thoughts.... Fortune Auto 500's w/ Sprift Spring upgrade, Feal Suspension 441's, RCE Tarmac 0, or a used set of the Eibach R2s, which have seemed to be selling in that price range or less with all of the noise issues people are complaining about.

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orthojoe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: USA Posts: 485 Thanks: 199 Thanked 339 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	The real answer that nobody wants to hear: For that budget, leave it stock. You'll save money, still have a good ride, and still be faster __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ

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Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're doing 15-20 track days a year its better to invest in a good 2-way adjustable coilover. Maybe use the money and enroll yourself in an advanced driving class or track lessons. You'd probably get more value for your money and lower lap times than most circa $1500 coilover is going to give you around a track.

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