Flatout suspension - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Brzxton · 03-01-2018, 09:15 PM

Someones selling a set of flatout coils and was wondering if anyone has heard of them? I havent so feedback experiences with them would help. Thanks!

Lincoln Logs · 03-02-2018, 12:17 AM

I think a better way to start this conversation is what are you doing with the car? Once you define that goal it gets a lot easier to pick the right suspension for your project.

strat61caster · 03-02-2018, 01:08 AM

Looks like all the other Bor Chuann derivatives.

JazzleSAURUS · 03-02-2018, 09:39 AM

They are basically a set of US hand-assembled offshore coilovers with nicer finishes and options. Better than the BC stuff, but the components themselves are similar quality.

The initial quality I would call 'good' because of this, the damping adjustments are smooth and accurate because a lot more care goes into them, but the support is nearly non-existent. We ran a set in the Lifted BRZ and they have been good so far, but the endlink length was wrong, and the thread pitch for the ABS mount was wrong so we had to deal with that since Flatout didn't reply to our emails, and on Instagram they said 'thanks!'

A local friend with an Impreza can't get them to rebuild his coilovers either, so just be prepared for what may come.

Brzxton · 03-02-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lincoln Logs

I think a better way to start this conversation is what are you doing with the car? Once you define that goal it gets a lot easier to pick the right suspension for your project.

Well im looking to lower the car but thats not a very popular idea in these forums so i figured it would be best i leave that part out.

Lincoln Logs · 03-02-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brzxton

Well im looking to lower the car but thats not a very popular idea in these forums so i figured it would be best i leave that part out.

RCE Springs with Bilstein shocks are a great choice if that is your goal. Like others have said, Flatout is just a hand assembled overseas shock. If you just want to lower the car, nothing wrong with that, a quality spring and shock combo will ride better and last longer.

JazzleSAURUS · 03-02-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brzxton

Well im looking to lower the car but thats not a very popular idea in these forums so i figured it would be best i leave that part out.

This is a VERY popular idea, I'm not sure what gave you that impression!

Excessive lowering is something these cars are NOT set up for, (in fact that majority of cars aren't, so the 86 Triplets aren't unique in that regard.)

Aim to lower about an inch, (maybe a dash more,) and you'll be in decent shape. Be prepared to purchase components to correct alignment issues that comes with lowering as well. Start by reading the stickies, 99.9% of your questions will be answered by reading that fantastic information.

finch1750 · 03-02-2018, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brzxton

Well im looking to lower the car but thats not a very popular idea in these forums so i figured it would be best i leave that part out.

How low? functional low or stanced low

Tcoat · 03-02-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

This is a VERY popular idea, I'm not sure what gave you that impression!

Excessive lowering is something these cars are NOT set up for, (in fact that majority of cars aren't, so the 86 Triplets aren't unique in that regard.)

Aim to lower about an inch, (maybe a dash more,) and you'll be in decent shape. Be prepared to purchase components to correct alignment issues that comes with lowering as well. Start by reading the stickies, 99.9% of your questions will be answered by reading that fantastic information.

This ^

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Originally Posted by finch1750

How low? functional low or stanced low

and this ^

There is a massive difference between lowering the car and slamming it with massive wheels that need 45 degrees of camber to make them fit and totally ruin it for any form of actual driving.

JustSomeGuy · 03-02-2018, 01:51 PM

also, are you looking to just lower and leave it or do you want to be able to adjust and play with it?

Brzxton · 03-02-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

How low? functional low or stanced low

Kinda both. I want to tuck the tire under the fender or atleast pretty close, but i dont want to add excessive camber because i hate the look of cambered cars. Just going for a flush look. And yea ik its “stupid” and im “ruining my car.”

Brzxton · 03-02-2018, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JustSomeGuy

also, are you looking to just lower and leave it or do you want to be able to adjust and play with it?

I have lowering springs on my car rn i want coils to go lower and so i can adjust my height and dampening and front camber.

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Brzxton Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: 2015 Subaru Brz Location: Ventura California Posts: 102 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Flatout suspension Someones selling a set of flatout coils and was wondering if anyone has heard of them? I havent so feedback experiences with them would help. Thanks!

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JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	They are basically a set of US hand-assembled offshore coilovers with nicer finishes and options. Better than the BC stuff, but the components themselves are similar quality. The initial quality I would call 'good' because of this, the damping adjustments are smooth and accurate because a lot more care goes into them, but the support is nearly non-existent. We ran a set in the Lifted BRZ and they have been good so far, but the endlink length was wrong, and the thread pitch for the ABS mount was wrong so we had to deal with that since Flatout didn't reply to our emails, and on Instagram they said 'thanks!' A local friend with an Impreza can't get them to rebuild his coilovers either, so just be prepared for what may come. __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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