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notout86 · 10-22-2018, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by QueenBRZ

Alright so today I installed the Racecomp Engineering SuperStreet-1 coilovers. The installation was a breeze, and initial impressions are amazing. Not that these are marketed towards that stance life, but as I was adjusting the ride height, I was surprised by how low these can go. I eventually settled on 1 1/2 finger gap all around and set the dampeners to 1 click away from full soft.

For a more detailed look, check out my video of the install.

My wife and I would like a softer more supple ride, something like a VW Golf GTI and not with lowering. We imagine around 15% softer. Will your coilovers do that? For instance how would you rate the ride with your setting compared to the o.e.
We tried deflating the o.e. Michelin tyres from 35 to 32 but that did not feel softer at all for some reason.

Stang70Fastback · 10-22-2018, 08:41 AM

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Sorry to hear that. Are those tears running down?

Ha. This was in, like, January. So I had to use the wipey thing at the next gas station to clean off the salt and see how bad it actually was.

QueenBRZ · 10-22-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by notout86

My wife and I would like a softer more supple ride, something like a VW Golf GTI and not with lowering. We imagine around 15% softer. Will your coilovers do that? For instance how would you rate the ride with your setting compared to the o.e.
We tried deflating the o.e. Michelin tyres from 35 to 32 but that did not feel softer at all for some reason.

Well with my daily driving of this car and the Racecomp Engineering SuperStreet-1 coilovers, I set the car all around 1 click away from full soft.

Initial impressions are IMPRESSIVE. The car handles low speed and mid speed bumps so well now. The car feels softer than the OEM sachs dampeners. At this setting, the ride quality is not jarring at all; the vehicle is composed and sporty. The best comparison I can think of is a GOLF GTI (Sporty handling, with European quality ride comfort). The car soaks up the bumps while maintain a quality ride. I recommend this if you're in the market.

notout86 · 10-22-2018, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by QueenBRZ

Well with my daily driving of this car and the Racecomp Engineering SuperStreet-1 coilovers, I set the car all around 1 click away from full soft.

Initial impressions are IMPRESSIVE. The car handles low speed and mid speed bumps so well now. The car feels softer than the OEM sachs dampeners. At this setting, the ride quality is not jarring at all; the vehicle is composed and sporty. The best comparison I can think of is a GOLF GTI (Sporty handling, with European quality ride comfort). The car soaks up the bumps while maintain a quality ride. I recommend this if you're in the market.

Thanks. They sound exactly like what we want I have looked for comments via YouTube and subscribed to your video. I didn't think to look there before. Looking forward to your review.

ShansBRZ · 10-25-2018, 04:38 PM

Installed MTEC shift springs and new poly rear shifter bushing. Shifter feels very solid now. I can’t believe how soft the OEM shifter bushing is.

ATL BRZ · 10-26-2018, 12:07 AM

2 step paint correction and "Crystal Serum Ultra" ceramic coating from Gtechniq

Mr. · 10-27-2018, 12:42 AM

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mixxxx · 10-28-2018, 05:21 PM

86Cup Round 9 at Streets of Willow CCW

Guru Woodman · 10-30-2018, 05:20 PM

Winter prep

Chuckls · 10-30-2018, 10:18 PM

"Winter prep"

edwardl · 11-01-2018, 03:09 PM

Installed Grimmspeed hood struts. I don't know how these don't come standard on all cars these days but it feels good to have them again. We'll see how long they'll last but 100% recommended. Easy install and holds the hood open higher than the stick.

Chikna · 11-01-2018, 05:20 PM

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Installed Grimmspeed hood struts. I don't know how these don't come standard on all cars these days but it feels good to have them again. We'll see how long they'll last but 100% recommended. Easy install and holds the hood open higher than the stick.

Awesome, did you pay $132 or lower? Thanks.

edwardl · 11-01-2018, 05:29 PM

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Awesome, did you pay $132 or lower? Thanks.

Yes $132. I was going to go with a cheaper brand but the reviews on the quality were too low for me so I went with these so hopefully the quality will stand up to the cost.

BRZen · 11-02-2018, 10:13 PM

Rs05RR staggered 9.5/8.5
Bridgestone Potenza RE003 245/225
DBA T3 disks
Dixcel Type Z pads

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ShansBRZ Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 2017 brz Location: Se pa Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed MTEC shift springs and new poly rear shifter bushing. Shifter feels very solid now. I can’t believe how soft the OEM shifter bushing is.

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edwardl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: 2018 BRZ Location: New Jersey Posts: 117 Thanks: 2 Thanked 49 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed Grimmspeed hood struts. I don't know how these don't come standard on all cars these days but it feels good to have them again. We'll see how long they'll last but 100% recommended. Easy install and holds the hood open higher than the stick.

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