MeisterR ZetaCRD+ Coilover Review!

[r3myx626]

Anyone know how these compare to stock 2017 suspension? The '17s have a very good ride quality that I want to replicate while maybe dropping 1/2-1" and running wider wheels (17x8 or 17x9).

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by r3myx626

Anyone know how these compare to stock 2017 suspension? The '17s have a very good ride quality that I want to replicate while maybe dropping 1/2-1" and running wider wheels (17x8 or 17x9).

I will be installing mine over the weekend. My '17 just broken in at 1000 miles should be a good comparison. One reason I went with these coilovers is the lower spring rate in the rear which is what I believe they did to the stock '17s. Should keep the current balance similar just more amplified

[taiquach]

Originally Posted by NLSP

Thanks for the feedback, makes me feel even better about purchasing these I haven't installed mine yet. Any photos of your car at the preset height?

I haven't had a chance to take any picture yet , was too busy with work and try to play a little with the coilover setting , anyway 1/2 in drop look not much different compare to stock , I have stock wheel with pilot super sport and front tower brace just like your , my current setting was 8 clicks from full hard all around and I really like it for daily commuting or occasional spirited drive , you can try that setting and go up/down to find what fit for your driving style , have fun.

[r3myx626]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

I will be installing mine over the weekend. My '17 just broken in at 1000 miles should be a good comparison. One reason I went with these coilovers is the lower spring rate in the rear which is what I believe they did to the stock '17s. Should keep the current balance similar just more amplified

I'll definitely look out for your impressions. My understanding from other posts is they tuned the dampers which made a bigger impact for comfort. Congrats on '17

[SuperTom]

I promised my review here it is have about 50 miles on shitty and good roads until full alignment is complete.

I must say the comfort level is amazing have all dampening set right in the middle for now. Might be in my head but it does sound like you can hear the tires and road noise a little more at first but I got used to it quick. The coilovers themselves are silent even in low speed bumps. Only slight negative was for some reason the Driver Rear side had to be turned a lot to get even drop. Can probably only go another 1/2" before running out of turn.


Installed with Racer X LCA's. Don't mind the zipties on the headlight bobber it was just temporary as I need a longer bolt.



Accidentaly set the Front end link on the DR side Before lowering it that has since been fixed. Silver tape is to count how many turns



Here it is with eyeballed alignment.


Stock height measured from the ground to center fender was 26 6/16" front, and 26 10/16" rear.


Set it at 24 13/16" front both sides, Rear 25" DrR, 24 15/16" PasR. It seemed like the Dr R side too a lot more turns that the others to get lower was getting close to running out adjustment.


So about 1 9/16"(~1.5") drop front, 1 11/16"(~1.75") drop rear



Added 20mm Fr, 25mm rear spacers to stock wheels painted Graphite.

[r3myx626]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

I must say the comfort level is amazing have all dampening set right in the middle for now. Might be in my head but it does sound like you can hear the tires and road noise a little more at first but I got used to it quick. The coilovers themselves are silent even in low speed bumps.

So comfort and ride quality is better than stock '17? If so, that's impressive. Thanks for the update.

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by r3myx626

So comfort and ride quality is better than stock '17? If so, that's impressive. Thanks for the update.

Comfort wise yes notice no difference or any sounds compared to stock. Settings right in the middle of 32 clicks. Just the slight increase in road and tire noise being closer to the ground I suppose. Havent had the chance to performance test them until I get my alignment Wed morning.


Also unofficially weighed these compared to stock with me standing on my scale.
Rears were the same weight. Front stock struts I had ~15lbs, MeisterR fronts I had ~12 lbs. Good for a total 6lbs off the front. I believe that is unsprung mass

[gkr]

Ok so today my short meisterr ZETA CRD+ impressions GT86 2014
All tests was on same track - same route

FIRST VISIT - Factory geo setup , enkei RPF1 17x7 et42, FEDERAL 595 RSR 215/45
Best lap time was just around 1:0356 - I think on this setup it was my car limit....

SECOND VISIT - MEISTERR ZETA CRD+, ST sway bars Hard settings front and rear, custom geo, enkei RPF1 17x7 et42, FEDERAL 595 RSR 215/45. After dumping setting (5 from full hard front, 7 from full hard rear) My best lap time next week was 1:0053 - so almost 3 second better. Car feels great well balanced and stable , on narrow curves almost no body roll - big improvment compering to stock, no additional sounds from suspension even on bumpy roads

Drop right now is 0.8 inch front and rear

THIRD VISIT - (a lot hotter than before just around 30"C) MEISTERR ZETA CRD+, ST sway bars Hard setting front and rear, custom geo, enkei RPF1 17x7 et42, FEDERAL 595 RSR 215/45.

On first few laps car was too tail happy on previous setting (2.2bar front pressure, 1.8 bar rear pressure) So i changed rear dumping setting for 10 clics from full hard in rear - great change no slides , after few laps I improve my best lap 58:003, so from last time it was almost next two second.

Overall impresions - great suspension in this price rage, no problem on my daily road (DD setup, 20 from full hard fron , 2,4 bar front pressure , 22 from full hard rear pressure 2.1 bar, No problem on bumpy roads. Less harash than stock suspension, great stability on high speed turns and highway speeds - for me it is great for DD and 2/3 track sessions per month.








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[Surj_brz]

Just got them installed - ride height set to 25.25" all round. Drove home (~25 miles) on the hardest settings

Very quiet, no knocking or creaking. Yes its stiff but I just pulled the carpeting out the back and reset to mid way all round and will play with it a little before hitting MRLS next week.

Steering feels very direct, car feels even more cartlike - I think I'm going to like it.

Thanks Jerrick for the support, answering my questions well before I bought, the pre-load instructions etc.

[nyfries]

Can anybody post a photo of the coilover beside the stock parts? Want to see size comprision

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by nyfries

Can anybody post a photo of the coilover beside the stock parts? Want to see size comprision

Sorry sold my stockers but the front was thinner and 3lbs lighter. The rears where about the same size and weight.

[FRS311]

I've had this set of coilovers installed for a couple of weeks now and I've been pleased so far. It's definitely firmer than the stock suspension was, but as others have said it's not harsh. I installed a set of Velox LCAs in the rear to accommodate camber adjustment and have the rear set at -1.7 degrees. The front is set at -1.8 degrees and these worked well for me at my first autocross event last weekend. I'm sure I'll increase those numbers for future events, but that will likely coincide with more aggressive tires as well.

[nyfries]

Anybody have these coils with 17x9 +35 245 tires? My rpf1 has really tight clearance right now on stock suspensions. Want to try these coil but concern about clearance issue. Seems like these are around the same size as stock

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by nyfries

Anybody have these coils with 17x9 +35 245 tires? My rpf1 has really tight clearance right now on stock suspensions. Want to try these coil but concern about clearance issue. Seems like these are around the same size as stock

no the rear is close to stock the front in thinner. Most clearance issues are up front. Im sure most coilovers on the market are similar diameters unless specified