YCW Engineering Reference Series Coilovers

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by YCW

Welcome to the team

Are you guys tested for road use? Interested to read reviews

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Are you guys tested for road use? Interested to read reviews

Yes. I tested these mainly on the road for road use bc that is what this system (the YCW Reference Series) is designed for. The only reason I tracked them is to prove durability....and I love track driving.

Here is a clip from my review where I talk about street driving.
Since installing the coilovers, I have attended a few track events and driven over 2,500 street miles. I have really been able to dial in the YCW coilovers to my liking by playing with the 7 levels of rebound adjustment. Even though the Reference Series coilovers are designed for the street, they work very well on the track. They have drastically lowered lap times by giving me the confidence a driver needs to make that perfect lap. And on the street they remain as comfortable, or more comfortable, as my lowering spring/oem strut combo that was installed prior.

My car isn’t a trailer queen by any means. Not only does it get pushed hard at the track, but it also gets driven to and from the track while towing a tire trailer. The coilovers have taken every bit of abuse I can throw at them with the same poise and grace as a much higher priced option. This is all thanks to YCW’s tendency to over-engineer their products. The Reference Series coilovers are loaded with goodies. The upper mount has an oversized PTFE-lined japanese spherical bushing to increase shock articulation and prevent annoying coil-bowing. The internals include a proprietary forged SAE 4140 chromoly piston rod (a common weak point on budget coilovers), ceramic piston rod guide (to minimize shaft play over time) and double digressive blow off piston (DBO). The DBO maintains a higher damping force while cornering, offering increased responsiveness and stability, while enabling a lower damping force for comfort while at higher shock speeds when hitting bumps.

[YCW]

Originally Posted by mav1178

I'm curious as to why the manufacturer can't even put up correct photos of the product on their site?

By the way it's posted you would think they have actual specific product photos already, but they don't.

We have, and do.

If you are specifically referring to the GT86 fitments, then we don't because they have not been produced yet as we've only just finished testing (which is what this thread is all about)

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by YCW

We have, and do.

If you are specifically referring to the GT86 fitments, then we don't because they have not been produced yet as we've only just finished testing (which is what this thread is all about)

So you're selling something on your site that isn't produced yet? Perhaps this should be disclosed given that the sell link makes it look like it's already produced?

http://www.ycwsuspension.com/catalog...o/YCW-REF-GT86

The sell link clearly shows a check mark next to the word "Stock". A reasonable buyer would assume these are in stock, ready to ship.

[YCW]

My apologies for the error. For some reason, it was showing up as 1pc in stock in our database (hence the tick). I have had this rectified

[Takumi788]

Comfortable street driving even with a tire trailer!

[Takumi788]

I participated in a NASA HPDE event at Lime Rock Park last week. It was my first time at Lime Rock with the YCW Reference Series coilovers. After adjusting the damper settings to where I felt comfortable I managed a 1:04.3. That's 1.2 seconds faster than my best time last year and there is definitely plenty left in the car. Very solid feel and lap time for a street biased coilover system.

Off to Watkins Glen soon.

Here are some pics. Enjoy.

[Takumi788]

Hi everyone. I Just wanted to check in as the HPDE season has drawn to a close. The Reference series coilovers held up all year in extreme conditions and I broke my personal best lap time at every track I went to. I credit a large majority of that to these coilovers. The adjust-ability is phenomenal and allows me to dial the car in at the track and have a super comfortable ride home. I highly recommend the Reference series to the person that occasionally goes to the track and still wants a comfortable ride on the street. The 2017 season has been awesome and if you have any questions on the coilovers please feel free to post here or PM myself or YCW.

Here is my fast lap at my first day ever at NJMP Lightning. Enjoy!

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

Hi everyone. I Just wanted to check in as the HPDE season has drawn to a close. The Reference series coilovers held up all year in extreme conditions and I broke my personal best lap time at every track I went to. I credit a large majority of that to these coilovers. The adjust-ability is phenomenal and allows me to dial the car in at the track and have a super comfortable ride home. I highly recommend the Reference series to the person that occasionally goes to the track and still wants a comfortable ride on the street. The 2017 season has been awesome and if you have any questions on the coilovers please feel free to post here or PM myself or YCW.

Here is my fast lap at my first day ever at NJMP Lightning. Enjoy!

Thank you for taking the time to help develop more options for the community and give your input and feedback

[Takumi788]

Hey fellas. It has been a minute but I just wanted to let you know that YCW has a updated their website and has the Reference Series coil overs in stock.

Just a quick review, the Reference Series is what I have been testing on my car for the past year and a half. My prototype set has been abused through 40+ track days and many road trips while carrying a tire trailer without a single issue. YCW has been very responsive with any concerns or questions I had.

Don't forget, these coilovers come with Swift Springs and are available with a your choice of spring rate! I went with 7k/8k (392lb/448lb) a track specific rate. I recommend 5k/5k (280lb/280lb) rear for a more street friendly rate. Ask about custom valving and their shock dyno. Check out their new site and Facebook below.

http://www.ycwsuspension.com/catalog...ference/Toyota

www.facebook.com/ycwsuspension/