Bilstein P14 vs ST Coils - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tofurky · 07-27-2015, 12:40 AM

I am currently looking into some coilovers for some spirited mountain driving and a lot of autocross days. In my price range I came up with these 2 options and while I have read good things about them I can't find out what the autoxers and etc feel about these 2 sets of coils.

So basically I'm just looking for a little help on deciding for my coilovers that won't break the bank.

Stealthy · 07-27-2015, 02:00 AM

You really can't go wrong with either of those options.

I went with ST myself and I am very satisfied with them!

go_a_way1 · 07-27-2015, 11:59 AM

I will be going with the Bilstein's for myself as I DD 99.5% of the time. Iwould imagine that the linear spring rate will be better for you if you plan toauto-x much. Just my 2 cents. If you do go with the Bilstein's let me know whatyou think of them.

7thgear · 07-27-2015, 12:03 PM

if you want actual autocross answers go to the race section of this forum and ask around the STX thread what coilovers people are using there. Straight from the horses mouth.

Tofurky · 07-27-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear

if you want actual autocross answers go to the race section of this forum and ask around the STX thread what coilovers people are using there. Straight from the horses mouth.

I did, been waiting 2 days on an answer
Maybe I'll get one eventually but I am buying the coils this week and was trying to get better reviews than they feel good and etc

go_a_way1 · 07-27-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tofurky

I did, been waiting 2 days on an answer
Maybe I'll get one eventually but I am buying the coils this week and was trying to get better reviews than they feel good and etc

You try any local groups?? Im sure there is a local facebook group you could ask to ride in some cars and get somewhat of a feel for yourself?

Tofurky · 07-27-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

You try any local groups?? Im sure there is a local facebook group you could ask to ride in some cars and get somewhat of a feel for yourself?

Not yet bought the car about 4 days ago, haven't really met anyone so far
But that is a good idea

go_a_way1 · 07-27-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tofurky

Not yet bought the car about 4 days ago, haven't really met anyone so far
But that is a good idea

Welcome then!! If you just bought the car why not enjoy it the way it is for a little while while you save some more money? If you are going to lower it and want to be competitive you will need lower control arms as well as camber bolts (or top hats) if you want to get your camber back to OEM spec or set it to your liking. The OEM set up it really good.

NissanGuy · 07-27-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Welcome then!! If you just bought the car why not enjoy it the way it is for a little while while you save some more money? If you are going to lower it and want to be competitive you will need lower control arms as well as camber bolts (or top hats) if you want to get your camber back to OEM spec or set it to your liking. The OEM set up it really good.

He speaks the truth. Stiffer is not necesarily faster when it comes to springs. As for shocks, admittedly the OEM ones are not confidence inspiring but the harder you lean on them the better they get.

Of course, if you want ride quality, OEM is crap.

AZP Installs · 07-27-2015, 05:36 PM

Seeing as you are in SF corrosion shouldn't be a big issue.

Personally I like the P14s for a DD/Track/Street car.

-mike

Tofurky · 07-27-2015, 07:49 PM

Well I codrove my friends FRS for the past 6 months so I am very familiar with the car in stock form, traded my S2K and ready to get good suspension for my FRS

burdickjp · 07-27-2015, 09:17 PM

There are quite a few shops with the capability of rebuilding the Bilsteins, changing valving, etc.

Tofurky · 07-27-2015, 10:04 PM

Well I just got a good deal on some used STs so they will be here next week
I'll see how I like them
If I don't I will buy bilsteins for sure

07-27-2015, 12:40 AM	#1
Tofurky Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bilstein P14 vs ST Coils I am currently looking into some coilovers for some spirited mountain driving and a lot of autocross days. In my price range I came up with these 2 options and while I have read good things about them I can't find out what the autoxers and etc feel about these 2 sets of coils. So basically I'm just looking for a little help on deciding for my coilovers that won't break the bank.

07-27-2015, 12:03 PM	#4
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,508 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	if you want actual autocross answers go to the race section of this forum and ask around the STX thread what coilovers people are using there. Straight from the horses mouth. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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Stealthy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2014 WRB Bravo Romeo Zulu Location: Canadia Posts: 107 Thanks: 62 Thanked 57 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You really can't go wrong with either of those options. I went with ST myself and I am very satisfied with them!

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07-27-2015, 05:36 PM	#10
AZP Installs Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: '11 STi->'14 BRZ \| '14 Touareg TDi Location: Kenilworth, NJ Posts: 1,269 Thanks: 359 Thanked 558 Times in 371 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Seeing as you are in SF corrosion shouldn't be a big issue. Personally I like the P14s for a DD/Track/Street car. -mike

07-27-2015, 07:49 PM	#11
Tofurky Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well I codrove my friends FRS for the past 6 months so I am very familiar with the car in stock form, traded my S2K and ready to get good suspension for my FRS

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Tofurky Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well I just got a good deal on some used STs so they will be here next week I'll see how I like them If I don't I will buy bilsteins for sure

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