On the subject of coilovers... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Turn in Concepts · 01-05-2013, 11:27 AM

When it comes to coilovers we're kind of picky, but then again we take an approach of setting up a car for some form of racing competition. We're not much for show cars.

Now with that being said we do run into both types of people,and in the end I'm looking to get some feedback from this community on which path should be the most pursued.

Thus it's time for a poll....

Gixxersixxerman · 01-05-2013, 11:35 AM

I'll be heading to the track from time to time.. But me getting coil overs is more for street driving above all else.. From everything I researched if I got springs I'd need to get new dampner so might as well get a coil over and do it right..

Ocho-Seis · 01-05-2013, 02:26 PM

I'm mostly a for show type of guy. Road courses around here aren't't cheap. So i just buy what we will get me lol and look good on the public streets.

DriftEightSix · 01-05-2013, 10:57 PM

should be an option i installed coilovers because i want better handling and lowering the car helps achieves this.

seven · 01-05-2013, 11:25 PM

Will be doing some HPDE as well as looking to get some more performance/enjoyment out of the car on the street.
Basically I'm looking toward trying to get something that's "comfortable enough" for street use, but will be used on the track at HPDE/Open track events.

JoeBoxer · 01-05-2013, 11:30 PM

I don't have a track anywhere close, I haven't decided whether to get coilovers or stick with with springs and strut, I'm hoping bilsteins are available at some point but I just want the best combination of handling and ride for the street.

RYU · 01-06-2013, 03:02 AM

You need one more option on the poll. Not many people "race" but a lot of people participate in hpde. Track days while still daily driving their cars.

I'm looking for feedback on good street/track coilovers like JRZs, bilsteins, DG-5, etc. I think kw v3s are grossly overrated for the price so looking for other options for the same money or less.

CSG David · 01-06-2013, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYU

You need one more option on the poll. Not many people "race" but a lot of people participate in hpde. Track days while still daily driving their cars.

I'm looking for feedback on good street/track coilovers like JRZs, bilsteins, DG-5, etc. I think kw v3s are grossly overrated for the price so looking for other options for the same money or less.

We are testing the new Tein SRCs for the FRS/BRZ platform and we currently hold the lap records for street tire on Buttonwillow, Streets of Willow, and Willow Springs. Mike should be posting up the review soon.

RYU · 01-06-2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG David

We are testing the new Tein SRCs for the FRS/BRZ platform and we currently hold the lap records for street tire on Buttonwillow, Streets of Willow, and Willow Springs. Mike should be posting up the review soon.

Thanks David! Mike's a great driver. I'm sure he could make the BRZ fast with bicycle tires! I actually like the stock dampers but the lack of high speed compression damping really makes for a crappy street ride. Please share your results!

Turn in Concepts · 01-08-2013, 10:27 AM

so far it's looking like a fairly even split, but then again the sample size isn't too big.

please chime in guys.

CSG David · 01-08-2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYU

Thanks David! Mike's a great driver. I'm sure he could make the BRZ fast with bicycle tires! I actually like the stock dampers but the lack of high speed compression damping really makes for a crappy street ride. Please share your results!

Tein SRC Review Posted

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25867

gmookher · 01-08-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG David

We are testing the new Tein SRCs for the FRS/BRZ platform and we currently hold the lap records for street tire on Buttonwillow, Streets of Willow, and Willow Springs. Mike should be posting up the review soon.

I'm gonna bring my GC setup to cali, maybe we can swap cars for a few laps, if you wanna try out the vortech kit? This is gonna be so much fun!

Nothing like driving two different suspensions back to back.

Dave-ROR · 01-08-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RYU

You need one more option on the poll. Not many people "race" but a lot of people participate in hpde. Track days while still daily driving their cars.

This.

I'm planning on trying the Eibach Multi Pro R2s once they get released.. eventually!

For now I voted racing application, I couldn't care less about show cars.

CSG Mike · 01-08-2013, 12:38 PM

While we do track our car, I wouldn't consider it racing per-se; we're only running against the clock and ourselves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

I'm gonna bring my GC setup to cali, maybe we can swap cars for a few laps, if you wanna try out the vortech kit? This is gonna be so much fun!

Nothing like driving two different suspensions back to back.

Totally OT, but make sure the cooling is up to snuff

Our SRCs can feel like two completely different suspensions, or even 5 completely different suspensions depending on the settings we're using

View Poll Results: When it comes to coilovers what are you going to do with the car?
I plan on using coilovers for racing competition.	36	50.00%
I plan on using coilovers to just lower my car.	36	50.00%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

01-05-2013, 11:27 AM	#1
Turn in Concepts Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 336 Thanks: 15 Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On the subject of coilovers... When it comes to coilovers we're kind of picky, but then again we take an approach of setting up a car for some form of racing competition. We're not much for show cars. Now with that being said we do run into both types of people,and in the end I'm looking to get some feedback from this community on which path should be the most pursued. Thus it's time for a poll....

01-05-2013, 02:26 PM	#3
Ocho-Seis Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S 6MT Location: San Antonio Posts: 314 Thanks: 66 Thanked 71 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm mostly a for show type of guy. Road courses around here aren't't cheap. So i just buy what we will get me lol and look good on the public streets. __________________ 2013 Raven 6MT, Daily Driven, Totaled (10-01-2013 r.i.p) Project GT-R Killer (Currently in Progress.)

01-05-2013, 10:57 PM	#4
DriftEightSix Pegasus White Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane. Posts: 973 Thanks: 646 Thanked 126 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	should be an option i installed coilovers because i want better handling and lowering the car helps achieves this. __________________ Driving: Pegasus White Manual GTS 86.

01-05-2013, 11:25 PM	#5
seven Tells it like it is Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: SS1LE \| F150 Diesel \| Civic \| S3 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 823 Thanks: 62 Thanked 279 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Will be doing some HPDE as well as looking to get some more performance/enjoyment out of the car on the street. Basically I'm looking toward trying to get something that's "comfortable enough" for street use, but will be used on the track at HPDE/Open track events. __________________ -Seven \|\| youtube.com/turnsevenvideo 2012 C6 Grand Sport 4LT 2015 Mazda 3i-T/Tech Last edited by seven; 01-09-2013 at 03:48 AM.

01-05-2013, 11:35 AM	#2
Gixxersixxerman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota GT86, 66 beetle, 11 GSXR 750 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,382 Thanks: 575 Thanked 836 Times in 436 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll be heading to the track from time to time.. But me getting coil overs is more for street driving above all else.. From everything I researched if I got springs I'd need to get new dampner so might as well get a coil over and do it right..

01-05-2013, 11:30 PM	#6
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't have a track anywhere close, I haven't decided whether to get coilovers or stick with with springs and strut, I'm hoping bilsteins are available at some point but I just want the best combination of handling and ride for the street.

01-06-2013, 03:02 AM	#7
RYU Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: really slow... Location: Los Angeles (SGV) Posts: 737 Thanks: 340 Thanked 253 Times in 145 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You need one more option on the poll. Not many people "race" but a lot of people participate in hpde. Track days while still daily driving their cars. I'm looking for feedback on good street/track coilovers like JRZs, bilsteins, DG-5, etc. I think kw v3s are grossly overrated for the price so looking for other options for the same money or less.

01-08-2013, 10:27 AM	#10
Turn in Concepts Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 336 Thanks: 15 Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so far it's looking like a fairly even split, but then again the sample size isn't too big. please chime in guys.

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