SoloWerks S1? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Andy.BRZ · 06-20-2020, 05:32 AM

Hey! I've been looking around for a set of coilovers to finally put on the BRZ and I came across these:
https://86speed.com/solo-werks-s1-coilovers-frs-brz-86

I did a little bit of digging but I couldn't find any reviews or information on these AT all? Does anyone have these installed? How are they running?

churchx · 06-20-2020, 06:23 AM

$450? I just don't believe in acceptable quality at such price point. Maybe i'm wrong, but i'm certain to not overcome my suspicion and to experiment buying them. Imho tein flex z or unadjustable shocks like koni-s or bilstein b6 should be the very starting point to consider something that actually can be upgrade from OE.

Joveen · 06-20-2020, 07:16 AM

I'm in tein basis z and they are not that good because no damping. Honestly spend the money right the first time.

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DarkPira7e · 06-20-2020, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy.BRZ

Hey! I've been looking around for a set of coilovers to finally put on the BRZ and I came across these:
https://86speed.com/solo-werks-s1-coilovers-frs-brz-86

I did a little bit of digging but I couldn't find any reviews or information on these AT all? Does anyone have these installed? How are they running?

There's a good reason there are no reviews. Don't try to cut corners on one of the most critical components. They've certainly cut corners and you won't know where until you drive on them and realize "oh man, this sucks"

TylerLieberman · 06-21-2020, 09:24 AM

They’re cheaper than raceland. That should tell you everything you need to know.

Captain Snooze · 06-21-2020, 09:33 AM

The OEM dampers are pretty good. I'm thinking those SoloWerks would be a step backwards.
Quality costs and $450 just doesn't cut it.

Ernest72 · 06-21-2020, 09:37 AM

Try them and let us know how it goes.

Drewslide88 · 08-24-2020, 08:35 PM

I just picked up a set. I'll let yall know how they are.

Drewslide88 · 03-18-2021, 07:19 AM

Finally got them installed. They aren't as rough of a ride as I was expecting but they are pretty stiff. Ill try to get a video of me going over some bumps

Captain Snooze · 03-22-2021, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewslide88

They aren't as rough of a ride as I was expecting but they are pretty stiff.

230lbs/285lbs is not "stiff". I have 390/340 springs on my car and the ride is firm but comfortable for me. Damping quality, or as I suspect in your case lack there of, determines ride quality.
How did you decide upon those units? What were you wanting to achieve?

NoHaveMSG · 03-22-2021, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

How did you decide upon those units? What were you wanting to achieve?

I’m going to guess:
Cheap
Moar low

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Captain Snooze · 03-22-2021, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I’m going to guess:
Cheap
Moar low

Given how little time some people take researching such important components (such as suspension and brakes) without having any idea of what they're purchasing makes my head hurt.

Drewslide88 · 03-24-2021, 08:33 PM

I bent a wheel a week after I bought my car. I purchased a set but they are way too wide and I didn't know enough. I tried to have them mounted but I asked the tech to do a test fit. They were slamming into the stock springs and shock. Looked around and saw these were on sale at 86speed. Jumped on them to stop from hemorrhaging anymore money. They fit the wheels i purchased. If I hadn't already bought the wheels I would have listened to my friend that told me to buy Bc coilovers

wparsons · 03-26-2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewslide88

I bent a wheel a week after I bought my car. I purchased a set but they are way too wide and I didn't know enough. I tried to have them mounted but I asked the tech to do a test fit. They were slamming into the stock springs and shock. Looked around and saw these were on sale at 86speed. Jumped on them to stop from hemorrhaging anymore money. They fit the wheels i purchased. If I hadn't already bought the wheels I would have listened to my friend that told me to buy Bc coilovers

BC isn't good quality either... they'll get you low and aren't expensive, but that's about it.

06-20-2020, 05:32 AM	#1
Andy.BRZ Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: Red 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SoloWerks S1? Hey! I've been looking around for a set of coilovers to finally put on the BRZ and I came across these: https://86speed.com/solo-werks-s1-coilovers-frs-brz-86 I did a little bit of digging but I couldn't find any reviews or information on these AT all? Does anyone have these installed? How are they running?

06-21-2020, 09:24 AM	#5
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,674 Thanks: 655 Thanked 3,340 Times in 1,575 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They’re cheaper than raceland. That should tell you everything you need to know. __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,719 Thanks: 3,992 Thanked 9,339 Times in 4,125 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The OEM dampers are pretty good. I'm thinking those SoloWerks would be a step backwards. Quality costs and $450 just doesn't cut it. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

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06-20-2020, 06:23 AM	#2
churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,085 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	$450? I just don't believe in acceptable quality at such price point. Maybe i'm wrong, but i'm certain to not overcome my suspicion and to experiment buying them. Imho tein flex z or unadjustable shocks like koni-s or bilstein b6 should be the very starting point to consider something that actually can be upgrade from OE.

06-20-2020, 07:16 AM	#3
Joveen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Bone stock Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 764 Thanks: 534 Thanked 232 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in tein basis z and they are not that good because no damping. Honestly spend the money right the first time. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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Ernest72 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: 16 Silver BRZ, 04 Silver WRX wagon Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 181 Thanked 768 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Try them and let us know how it goes.

08-24-2020, 08:35 PM	#8
Drewslide88 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs Location: Dallas Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just picked up a set. I'll let yall know how they are.

03-18-2021, 07:19 AM	#9
Drewslide88 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs Location: Dallas Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got them installed. They aren't as rough of a ride as I was expecting but they are pretty stiff. Ill try to get a video of me going over some bumps

03-24-2021, 08:33 PM	#13
Drewslide88 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs Location: Dallas Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bent a wheel a week after I bought my car. I purchased a set but they are way too wide and I didn't know enough. I tried to have them mounted but I asked the tech to do a test fit. They were slamming into the stock springs and shock. Looked around and saw these were on sale at 86speed. Jumped on them to stop from hemorrhaging anymore money. They fit the wheels i purchased. If I hadn't already bought the wheels I would have listened to my friend that told me to buy Bc coilovers

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