Recommendation for coilovers?
 

I'm looking for something for the weekend racer. I'd like something not too expensive, maybe mid tier, good for performance driving (perhaps drifting or touge), but will allow me to have a comfortable ride when daily driving.

I've been looking around and I stumbled upon these - http://www.frsport.com/Super-Sport-C...FbCDQgod9QYAjA

These seem to win over models that come from d2 and bc racing around this price. Any recommendations welcome. FYI, planning to go for Work meister wheels. Probably s1 2 or 3 pc, 18 in. Thank you for any advice

KW v3 or RSR sport-i

Yea any of the kw/st's.

stock fits your requirements very well, it's also free.

What kind and what size tire do you use?

- Andy

Yes, but I'm looking to lower the car. Quite low to where it wouldn't make sense with stock

without going into too much of anything...

consider a simple mild lowring spring upgrade on stock dampers (which are quite good)

no need for coilovers.

if you want to stick to coilovers (ie, have random height adjustability at any time... ie, you don't actually need that from any practical point of view) then understand that you're essentialy assking for a magical fit-all shoe and that you'll be taking a compromise in a number of areas within the budget you have in mind.

Could always go with the TRD lowering springs if you are warranty conscious.

There is no magical fit-all shoe. In no way did I imply that I was looking for that. There are coilover systems that fit the criteria I gave. I was simply asking if anyone had suggestions over the different kinds available. It's quite obvious that I will have to compromise.... You're not really helping here, but thanks anyways I guess

And no, stock dampers do not compare to what it is that I am trying to achieve. The fr-s is drift/track ready out of the box, but I'm looking for something better. Any of the coilover systems mentioned could provide better stability and handling. Upgrading the springs would not achieve the criteria I stated. I've already tried that experiment with a friends brz and the difference we find with his new coilover system is extremely obvious...

what is "better" to you

what is it about the stock car that you would like to change other than height (for cosmetic reasons)

and what other mods have you done to the car


because when you come in here saying thigns like "i want my car to handle better", while listing off parts i wouldn't want to put on my car for free, it just tells us that you feel like spending money and are not open to the possiblity of learning something about vehicle dynamics....

And it seems you're not here to help anyone, but to criticize and start arguments. Nothing you have said so far has been helpful and these accusations you are making aren't helping either. Not sure if you realize this, but you're advice is not wanted here lol. You're not very good at giving any.

I'm no longer responding so please don't waste your time. You've wasted enough of mine already

7thgear is actually asking legit questions and giving pretty sound advice based on your own questions. Not sure why you are so butt hurt his comments.

7thgear is trying to help...

Different coilovers are better/worse at different things. Need some ideas about what specifically you would like to improve (more oversteer, more stability, more comfort, all of the above and I've got a lot of cash to burn, etc) to see what would fit you better and how "custom" you may need to go.

You can still improve things with just springs, but if you must go "low" then springs aren't the best idea.

What kind and what size tires do you plan on running? <---honestly this is the most important question and you skipped over it before.

Do you have any other suspension mods?

Do you plan to track or auto-x your car?

How important is comfort to you?

- Andy

I've got KW V3's on mine, they ride great. If you don't want to spend THAT much for coilovers, then I can get you ST coilovers for a good deal :)

Might have something to do with you asking for a mid range performance coil over and then post some cheap coilover used for only one thing.. Stance.. Of course the people that buy them love them.. But they don't compare to a proper midrange coil over like say KW.. 2k starts the midrange.. Except I really like fortune auto, that's the only sub 1500$ coil over I'd put up above the cheap 1k coilovers...

So they are answering your questions, just not what you want to hear.. Most people would rather stay stock or just lowering springs before they throw stance, or BC or anything like that

A helpful hint to start is to perhaps name your budget range, because "not too expensive" for me is anything under $2500 for a coilover system.

Considering you'd be blowing $2500-3000 on wheels alone, what would "mid tier, not too expensive" exactly come out to? Some people can't justify spending $200-300 each wheel...

Every time I see one of these threads, I feel like the person seeking the advice can help narrow down a lot of noise by providing the proper info. Sort of like using Google... to find the answer one must ask the right question.

So here's what you need to provide:

- Budget
- Wheel fitment: normal or abnormal/extreme
- Do you care about warranty/serviceability
- Are you good enough to dial in a car yourself suspension-wise

Or, we can all throw out our own definitions of "budget". I suggest Ohlins RT, it's what I have and I love them.

-alex

I just went through this process on my RX-7, to replace the Tein SS coilovers that the PO got for it. Those are $1080 at Tein's site. The ride on the SS's on the street was utterly atrocious, but at the same time the handling wasn't well composed at the track, either.

The short answer is that nothing I could find in the ~$1000-$2000 range was likely to deliver what I wanted. After a fair amount of research I ordered $2999 Ohlins DFV. Not that I'm made of money, there just wasn't any less expensive solution that was going to work for me, and the car was unbearable as it was.

The DFV's are a total revelation after the Tein SSs. I was really REALLY worried that there wouldn't be a noticeable difference, but now I find myself purposely going over road irregularities at speed that I used to either have to go out of my way to drive around or slow WAY down with the Teins. MUCH better resistance to pitch and roll, but at the same time INFINITELY better compliance over bumps/potholes/etc. I can *love* this car now!

If you don't have $3000+ burning a hole in your pocket, I wouldn't bother with coilovers at all.
In the $1000 price range, I bet you'd better off getting Koni sport struts/shocks and H&R or Eibach springs.

Rally's port direct did a thing on tein street flex and said they were nice for what they are.

I never road in one so I can't add anything more but they are in the 1500$ range