Coilover Practicality?

[themajesticone]

Originally Posted by The86Ghost

Hey there guys i have been wanting to buy a set of coilovers for a little while now but am just not sure due to a few questions. I have been looking at d2 rsr or bc racing. I just want to know will i be bottoming out all day? How does this effect driving in snow? I don't care much about how firm the ride is, that wont bother me but if i get a apr splitter I don't want to fuck it up going into my driveway. This is my DD by the way so consider that i also am thinking about lowering springs since those don't drop quiet as much as coilovers

Just let me know your experience with coilovers/lowering springs

thanks for reading

I agree with Jive. At a minimum you should consider RCE Tarmac Zero's or Bilstein B14 PSS if you are looking to spend no greater than $1700 (+tax).

What is the maximum total cost you are willing to spend and how low do you want to go? Do you see yourself wanting to adjust your height a lot or would you rather have it dropped and forget about it without having to tweak anything?

[CBR600RR]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Not actual drop issues and clearance. More the issue of the travel on the coil going over road imperfections, small bump hills, and seeming very "bouncy". That all went away on my V3's regardless of drop.

You know that ST is a sister company of KW right?

My ST's have no bounce over bumps

[The86Ghost]

Originally Posted by themajesticone

I agree with Jive. At a minimum you should consider RCE Tarmac Zero's or Bilstein B14 PSS if you are looking to spend no greater than $1700 (+tax).



What is the maximum total cost you are willing to spend and how low do you want to go? Do you see yourself wanting to adjust your height a lot or would you rather have it dropped and forget about it without having to tweak anything?

Im not looking to go too much over $1000 probably cap at $1500 and i want to go as low as i can with out recking underneath my car and adjustability is nice but not necessary


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[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by CBR600RR

You know that ST is a sister company of KW right?

My ST's have no bounce over bumps

Yes, I do. Tarmac 0's are also made by KW. Both have no adjustability besides height which is their biggest flaw. If you ride them at almost stock height, they're fine. It's when you start dropping them below the 1" mark the ride deteriorates.

[themajesticone]

Originally Posted by The86Ghost

Im not looking to go too much over $1000 probably cap at $1500 and i want to go as low as i can with out recking underneath my car and adjustability is nice but not necessary


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[CBR600RR]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Yes, I do. Tarmac 0's are also made by KW. Both have no adjustability besides height which is their biggest flaw. If you ride them at almost stock height, they're fine. It's when you start dropping them below the 1" mark the ride deteriorates.

well as I said I have mine at -1.5" and the ride quality feels very similar to stock. A little stiffer, less body roll, and no bounce.

And why would they make them have that much height adjustment if the ride quality is only good at the upper end of the range? makes no sense.

maybe you should try the ST's out.

[FR-S Matt]

Originally Posted by CBR600RR

well as I said I have mine at -1.5" and the ride quality feels very similar to stock. A little stiffer, but no bounce, less roll.

And why would they make them have that much height adjustment if the ride quality is only good at the upper end of the range? makes no sense.

maybe you should try the ST's out.

Because all people care about is "moar low" and not the actual ride quality.

Why would I down grade from V3's to ST's? That's absurd.

[bimmer635csi]

Originally Posted by The86Ghost

i want to go as low as i can with out recking underneath my car and adjustability is nice but not necessary

Another option might be to just leave the stock suspension and put taller sidewall tires on. It sounds like you are going for looks more than performance based on the statement quoted above. A taller sidewall tire will fill the fender gap and raise the car up off the ground to keep you from bottoming out.


And before you tell me that taller sidewall tires aren't good for performance, I'd tell you to look at how large the sidewalls on a Formula 1 car are. Also, I just pulled 2nd place in an autocross on 235/45/17s with my only modifications to stock being crash bolts and alignment.

[CBR600RR]

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Because all people care about is "moar low" and not the actual ride quality.

Why would I down grade from V3's to ST's? That's absurd.

that is not what I am saying. I am just saying you should try the STs before you knock them; saying that using them at -1.5 will cause issues like bouncing, and an overly stiff ride.



IMO the STs provide GREAT ride quality if you are looking for a coilover that is good to DD and maybe do the odd track day. the roads are pretty rough where I live, and these coilovers are perfect for what I need. (low cost, height adjustable, decent quality, good ride for DD)