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I have a set of FA 510's on my car right now. I went from FA 500's on w/e spring they use normally to the 510's on Swift springs and its a world of difference. I have 8k/7k and the car feels great for both autox and trackdays. Being that I have dealt with them I would recommend FA 510's tho they are only single adjustable.

RCE T2's are also a good option. Buddy of mine runs them and they are 2 way adjustable.

For a $3k budget, RCE T2 is far and away the best two way shock. They also provide outstanding customer service and stand behind their product 100%.

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Originally Posted by renfield90 (Post 2916298)

For a $3k budget, RCE T2 is far and away the best two way shock. They also provide outstanding customer service and stand behind their product 100%.

I can vouch for that. I bought my Tarmac 2's about 18 months ago and have never regretted it. IMO they are the best bang for the buck 2 way coilovers for this platform. Racecomp has also been extremely helpful every time I've called them with questions.

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Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 2916208)

What size 71R's? What you say makes sense once you get down to 200TW super aggressive tires, especially if you go wider than stock.
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This could be true. I have some 225 Re71rs to test, so I guess I'll find out.

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Originally Posted by cjd (Post 2916261)

Kinda off-topic from the OP's query, but I'm curious - does that hold in all conditions? I found 10k/12k on 255/40/17 to be a significant challenge in the wet (Tein SRC) for AutoX, though amazing when traction was up. I'm now on 400/500, but seriously considering a bump to 450/500 (need to be a bit more consistent with the setup I have to be sure it would be a useful change). I believe I'm still slower than I was last year, though that's not entirely the fault of the setup (codrivers that are waaaaay faster than you are good).

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I'm not sure I ever drove them in the rain, that's always going to be a challenge. I'm generally a fan of the softest springs that can get the job done, that said I don't feel like I'm over sprung.

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Originally Posted by redlined600 (Post 2917207)

This could be true. I have some 225 Re71rs to test, so I guess I'll find out.

Yeah that comment was based on rolling around on OE sized MPSS with 425# spring rates for the past few months and then finally autox-ing on them, the margin for error seems a lot smaller than when I'm on my RE71R's (there could be other factors at play of course), which like you postulate may even want a stiffer rate than what I've got. If the MPSS was going to be my track tire of choice I would think a softer rate would be more forgiving and enjoyable.

Given that OP is on 245 R888 a 400# or stiffer spring is likely appropriate from this armchair quarterback.

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Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 2917228)

armchair quarterback?

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Originally Posted by Tofurky (Post 2917864)

armchair quarterback?

Yeah, ever had a buddy criticize a team or athlete when the dude couldn't even throw the ball across the yard or land 2/10 free throws?

It's someone who offers an opinion without any way to back it up. Car forums are chock full of them, I try to be upfront when I'm talking out of my ass.