Suspension question

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Buy separate hats? Other than ST and z flex I haven't heard of anything recommended under $1400. If you aren't doing a ton of racing most anything but Megan is probably ok. I have Stance ($1100ish) and they seem ok. First set of coils though so... take it for what it's worth to you. Maybe get a good set used in classifieds for <$1000

I would stay away from BC and Megan if ride quality matters

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

The s2ki guys love their Fortune 500s. Other than that weird cup kit thing ice never heard bad about Fortune

yeah the new air lift is still in development for the FRS they messed up and released it too soon before making sure it fit the FRS lol!!

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

yeah the new air lift is still in development for the FRS they messed up and released it too soon before making sure it fit the FRS lol!!

Shit happens. Doesn't mean their quality is bad. Just might not fit lol

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Shit happens. Doesn't mean their quality is bad. Just might not fit lol

exactly I think they are trying to appeal to the stance crowed now as well as the track crowed. Not a bad move as a company to reach more customers

[FR-Sky]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

FA prime might be worth looking into. its the low end line that fortune auto just came out with to compete with BC/Megan/Flex Z ect.
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/prim...l#.VvRIkeIrLcs
Likely no reviews as they are brand new and FA is a fairly new company but honestly a great company. Pick up the phone and drill them with questions I challenge you, those guys know their stuff hahaha!!

I would highly recommend upgrading to swift springs, Swift makes some of the best springs in the world.

Definitely look into that.

[FR-Sky]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Alright I am going to assume 1-1.5inch drop only any lower and I will suggest another route. Get camber bolts for the front and max them out (aim for -2.5 camber front but you will likely only get about -2.0) Get cheap LCA's for the rear and set you camber to -1.5 to -2.0 camber in the rear and dial in the under-steer/over-steer you desire but adjusting the camber accordingly. More camber in front = over-steer, more in the rear means under-steer.

If any of this does not make sense to you then you should not be putting coilovers on your car. and have fun!

Do you have a picture of -2.5 front camber ???

thanks

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

The Flex Z are disposable coilovers,

Pedant mode.
The coilovers are not disposable; just the damper part. One replaces the damper not the whole unit.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by FR-Sky

Do you have a picture of -2.5 front camber ???

thanks

I could take a pic of my 3.5 I guess. It's noticeable but not stanced. If someone thinks it is, it's because they are stupid and you probably wouldn't talk to them. Hard cornering rolls your wheel out a certain number of degrees based on how hard you're turning and wears the outside edge of your tire. Camber just preadjusts it so under cornering your wheel is at ~0 camber. It's not something you should be doing or not doing for looks. Too low OR too high of camber will REDUCE cornering traction. Around-3 front is good for MOST racing applications and won't adversely wear your tires. After 8k or so miles I'd consider a rotation though, just to keep it even. You can always measure tread depth

[FR-Sky]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I would stay away from BC and Megan if ride quality matters

OK, i just bought these.
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/prim...l#.VvclHPlrhqM

What is the best spring rate? For DD,,1 or 2 track per year.
i chose 8k front 8k rear. Is it ok?

[cdrazic93]

ahhhh crap, who let @go_a_way1 answer the questions -.-

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by FR-Sky

Do you have a picture of -2.5 front camber ???

thanks

Not yet, give me 2 weeks or so and I will once the summers go on.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Pedant mode.
The coilovers are not disposable; just the damper part. One replaces the damper not the whole unit.

true, but you are still replacing not rebuilding

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by FR-Sky

OK, i just bought these.
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/prim...l#.VvclHPlrhqM

What is the best spring rate? For DD,,1 or 2 track per year.
i chose 8k front 8k rear. Is it ok?

If you just do a track day a year just set it up for street and live with whatever it does on track. No reason to compromise the 99% of your use.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by FR-Sky

OK, i just bought these.
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/prim...l#.VvclHPlrhqM

What is the best spring rate? For DD,,1 or 2 track per year.
i chose 8k front 8k rear. Is it ok?

I run 7k front and 8k rear its way stiffer then stock so if you can live with that sure, but a 6kish rate will probably be more comfortable

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

ahhhh crap, who let @go_a_way1 answer the questions -.-

LMAO I do know a thing or 2, but I tend to spend most of my time in off topic