CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!

[Mikepage]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I don't like running a larger rear bar without a larger front on this car. But maybe try it and see what you think. I suspect you'll like it more with a bigger front bar.



- andy

Finally, my setup will be : front hollow Hotchkis 25mm sway bar with the rear solid Whiteline 16mm with the brace and link.

What do you think?

[Racecomp Engineering]

Well our RCE bars are 25mm hollow front and 19mm hollow rear (equivalent to 16mm rear).

So...I bet you can tell what I think.

- Andy

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by Calum

Will the GTWORX struts be the same as the B8? What are the differences between the B* and B6? Would there be any point in running the B6 with RCE yellows?

I'm waiting to get my hands on some B8s! Usually they're slightly firmer and have a little more travel.

B6 will definitely pair well with Yellows.

I'm thinking B6 + RCE Yellows and B8 + RCE Tarmac springs will be the packages to get.

When it comes to GTWORX struts we're just not sure at the moment. Bilstein having Sports for this car is good news for everyone but it means the market is much smaller for our own GTWORX/Bilstein struts. Whereas for WRX there were zero options other than hacking up your stock stuff for Konis.

We'll see though.

- Andy

[solidONE]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I'm waiting to get my hands on some B8s! Usually they're slightly firmer and have a little more travel.

B6 will definitely pair well with Yellows.

I'm thinking B6 + RCE Yellows and B8 + RCE Tarmac springs will be the packages to get.

When it comes to GTWORX struts we're just not sure at the moment. Bilstein having Sports for this car is good news for everyone but it means the market is much smaller for our own GTWORX/Bilstein struts. Whereas for WRX there were zero options other than hacking up your stock stuff for Konis.

We'll see though.

- Andy

Are you able to publish the dynos for the Bilstein dampers? Are they available to look at online?

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Agreed with CSG, you need more camber first and foremost. Front and rear. It will go a LONG way to adding grip.

You should be able to get at least -2.0 up front without plates since the front strut is slotted.

I run stoptech street pads on my Mini. They're an improvement over the Hawks. Not super aggressive but a good street pad.

- Andy

I've got the Whiteline KCA416 for the top slots that I have had for some time. Do camber bolts provide any extra benefit over the 14MM crash bolt in a slotted upper? I read a few other threads and got some mixed answers on that. Even if the camber bolt doesn't provide extra, I'll probably still use the 16MM ones.

I adjusted my camber in the front as far as I could. Probably have a little toe now, but nothing I can feel. Definitely an improvement on cornering that I needed. I'm aiming for the -2 though.

[fooddude]

Can you please give me a quick (but detailed if possible) overview and summary b/n the differences of V3 vs. RCE Tarmac II's ..(ie: spring rates, valving for use with?, which is better for motorsports, which is better for road/street, etc., etc).

Seeing how they are the same price and same manufacturer, I would love to know the difference. (or, links..if it's been already discussed).

Also, I would like to know other people's preference of the V3/TarmacII coilovers vs. other coilovers in the same price range (which do you think/like more? the V3/TII or the others?). think I read before (when I was researching MonoFlex) that CSG (or some other people?), prefer the V3 over the MonoFlex.

I am getting a bit interested in the V3 and RCE coilovers.. as I am finding out that many competitive racers and highly built 86's are using them (griffen trd, evasive, etc.). I want to know if the are specifically using KW/RCE because they are fantastic, or maybe if it's just because of sponsorship hoopkups.

A list of which famous brz/frs racecars using KW/RCE coilovers would be welcome too


In short:
I want to hear the differences between the V3 vs Tarmac II. And also I want to hear your personal opinions of deciding between the V3/TII's vs. the others I am interested in that are in the same price ($2k'ish). Specifically, vs. the - MonoFlex and Ground Control kit

[wparsons]

The differences between V3 and TII are exactly what the listings describe. Higher spring rates and RCE spec'd valving.

For more track focus the TII's are better, for a daily driver that might see the occasional lapping day the V3's will be more comfortable on the street.

Both are great options, it really just depends on what your spring rate needs are and what fits you better.

[fooddude]

Ok... TII vs Monoflex vs GC kit? ....for track/autox/motorsports focus.

[fooddude]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

When it comes to GTWORX struts we're just not sure at the moment. Bilstein having Sports for this car is good news for everyone but it means the market is much smaller for our own GTWORX/Bilstein struts. Whereas for WRX there were zero options other than hacking up your stock stuff for Konis.

We'll see though.

- Andy

Are you expecting/planning/designing to make your new GTWORX struts to be valved firmer than the B8's, or the same/less?

[Calum]

Originally Posted by fooddude

Are you expecting/planning/designing to make your new GTWORX struts to be valved firmer than the B8's, or the same/less?

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I'm waiting to get my hands on some B8s! Usually they're slightly firmer and have a little more travel.

B6 will definitely pair well with Yellows.

I'm thinking B6 + RCE Yellows and B8 + RCE Tarmac springs will be the packages to get.

When it comes to GTWORX struts we're just not sure at the moment. Bilstein having Sports for this car is good news for everyone but it means the market is much smaller for our own GTWORX/Bilstein struts. Whereas for WRX there were zero options other than hacking up your stock stuff for Konis.

We'll see though.

- Andy

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[wparsons]

Question mostly for Andy or Myles, but I'd love to hear from anyone that may have tested this.

What's the effective stock front spring rate when you factor in the bump stop in a typical corner?

[Wepeel]

Racecomp - are your T2 struts slotted the same amount as V3's (i.e. is it the same body)?

[Malt]

Originally Posted by Wepeel

Racecomp - are your T2 struts slotted the same amount as V3's (i.e. is it the same body)?

IIRC the T2's are V3's with just different valving and higher spring rates, so yes they should be the same.

[wparsons]

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http://ft86speedfactory.com/racecomp...ac-ii-645.html