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03-18-2021, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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So my tax return is helping finance a set of RCE SS1 for my BRZ. The coil overs arrived earlier today and I'm planning to put them on the car once the weather warms up, probably mid to late April. I used to run HKS Hipermax GT IV coilovers and the RR Racing Sport Performance BBK and tracked my car semi-regularly but the coilovers were damaged following an off-track excursion that ended up with the car hitting a barrier and the BBK was sold to help finance the repairs. As of this writing, the car is 100% bone stock. Initial impressions: I've only held them in my hand for about 5 minutes before I put them back in the box but so far, the SS1 feels heavy and solid. Certainly heavier than the HKS and OEM suspension, but probably also more durable, and at least the design won't be susceptible to the same failure that my HKS coils suffered. This thread will chronicle my experience with them as I compare them to the OEM suspension and the HKS coilovers I had previously. I daily drive my BRZ from spring to fall, and plan to attend 2-4 track events per season, pandemic permitting, so you know what sort of talk to expect from me. |
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03-18-2021, 10:55 PM | #2 |
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In! Just ordered mine today, too!
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There's a point at 7,000 RPM... where everything fades. The machine becomes weightless. Just disappears. And all that's left is a body moving through space and time. 7,000 RPM. That's where you meet it. You feel it coming. It creeps up on you, close in your ear. Asks you a question. The only question that matters. Who are you?
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03-19-2021, 05:15 AM | #3 |
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This is the type review I have been waiting.
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03-19-2021, 10:02 AM | #4 |
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Not trying to hi-Jack but I will do a log too. I’ve never used coilovers or modded my suspension in any way. These logs are invaluable
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03-19-2021, 10:44 AM | #5 |
Nice! Let me know if you have any questions with set up or install.
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I have been running these for a year now and they have been great. RCE also provides excellent customer service. You should have a good experience with these coilovers.
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03-19-2021, 02:22 PM | #7 |
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Mine have been fine for 20k miles now. Still feel same as they did when i got em.
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04-09-2021, 08:59 PM | #8 |
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Well I am going to officially pull the trigger. Looking forward to getting them and my first track day on them. Going all out to destroy my PB at buttonwillow on the last big track day prior to the semi shutdown during the hot socal summers.
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RCE T2's, SPC LCAs -4/2.6 camber JDL 4-2-1 EL, FP and OP, Tuned by Zach@CSG on e85 RR Wilwood Front/Rear Sport BBK, Motul 600 Fluid ARC-8 17x9 SX2 GTs 245s/Koing 17x8 v730's 225's Last edited by jflogerzi; 04-10-2021 at 10:26 PM. |
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04-18-2021, 05:32 PM | #9 |
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Well I got them installed with help a fellow 86cup driver. I have never used or installed coils but its a pretty simple process. It would take me longer doing it myself, I but feel I can help others if needed and pay it forward. Ride height is currently at about 1.5 Finger gap all around. I love how simple it is to adjust ride height. Alignment needs to be fixed compared to my current setup but they ride better and yea still retains a similar feel to current setup(Good thing). I can get away with a bit more of a drop 25mm vs 20mm and the ride is still better overall. Can't wait to get it alignment done and do my first track day with them. So far for the price RCE nailed it. Really solid bang for your buck. Other good options in this price range but it the support and the company that put them ahead of others. I would say my second choice would still be the Tien Flex A's by CSG.
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04-21-2021, 09:03 PM | #10 |
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Here is a picture with my new arc-8 wheels. Don't mind the poke up front, camber plates are not dialed in. Getting alignment done Friday. Wheel gap is point
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Looking to pick up a set soon. Following for reviews! Roads here are terrible so I'd be interested to hear more about how they perform day to day.
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If you run them on softer settings they ride surprisingly well. But steering response suffers quite a bit. Roads aren't great here either but these have rarely felt harsh. Firm for sure though.
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04-28-2021, 10:29 PM | #14 |
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I installed them on the car this past weekend, took a before and after picture but no pics of the install itself. It's not special anyways.
Before: After: I set initial ride heights and eyeballed a toe alignment and I've been street driving it like this since. I've got a proper alignment scheduled for Monday but I wanted to give the suspension a bit of time to settle before settling final ride heights and getting the alignment but I still have to drive the car to work in the meantime. For now, I'm not going to make any judgements on how the car handles because the (lack of) alignment is definitely impacting it. It feels notably stiffer than stock as soon as you sit in the car, yet I can say it's more comfortable than the HKS suspension was over really bad bumps and potholes. Anyways, I'll set final ride heights this coming weekend and get the alignment on Monday morning. I'm targeting -3f/-2.2r, 0 toe all around, to put me back at the place I was at on the HKS suspension. |
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