BRZ/FR-S Suspension Options List (Springs and Coilovers) - Page 11 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DarrenDriven · 08-27-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ill86

Tein has different specs listed on site. I don't believe it was always listed as such.

http://www.tein.com/tech_info/q54.html

S-Tech ride height changed
H-Tech ride height and spring rate changed.
Now 2.9/4.8 (.60417 - see above post)

I think my initial info may have come from Tein Japan, so I updated the new specs on the list.

ill86 · 08-27-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

I think my initial info may have come from Tein Japan, so I updated the new specs on the list.

Tein USA use to have the other specs listed. It has changed within the last few weeks as i have been researching springs.

Fwiw, i ended up ordering the h-tech. I'll post pics after install.

BRZ NA · 08-27-2012, 09:24 PM

just to make sure.is that true that the KW weight more than the stock?if so,y changing it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby South

ok....KW's are ON...OMG...it is a sexy beast and man is it 'PLANTED'..... There is at least an inch of clearance between the tire and the Strut... sooo Camber isn't going to be an issue...AT ALL.. will easily fit 265's..if needed... So...STX...STR.....BRING IT...Its amazing how much Decent suspension does to a car...Installation...I give a 6...the front was no problem..however the ABS and Brake line is routed kinda funky..but I adapted and overcame the Rear.. was a bit more stubborn...but I got it...finally.. Stock 14mm rear sway is on now..with Kartboy links..running Recommended settings for now.. went on a short 'test' drive... I can't wait to get this thing on the course now......I LOVE the KW's...easy to tune... and pretty easy to adjust....I was going to have an event tomorrow but I didn't get to the alignment ...so Monday after work...then I also need to corner weight it.....so far...I am absolutely Beyond pleased with the KW's...They Got it right....On to the pics..

Stock Front Strut assembly....12.6 lbs...
KW Front Strut assembly... 12.9 lbs...

Fronts.... adjusting the ride height..

Front ...After adjustment...about a 1 inch gap between the top of the tire and fender... Coool thing of note...All 4 fenders are Factory Rolled..so nooo issue whatsoever with fitment...

Obligatory Side shot..

and...the Side Profile shot...soooo Sexy..

Can't wait for Cent Divs Next week in Milwaukee.... running up our good buddy Neal Tovsen...and his wife in STX...should be interesting..

...we'll see how it does against a well prepped Bimmer..

More later

Bill

Scooby South · 08-27-2012, 10:33 PM

adjustability..

davidsolarbell · 08-30-2012, 06:47 AM

where can we source Espilar springs for a 10-15mm drop?

gmookher · 08-30-2012, 09:43 AM

I'm about to buy a set of KWs
subscribed

DarrenDriven · 08-30-2012, 11:31 AM

Added new topic about KW v3 coilovers...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16068

DarrenDriven · 08-31-2012, 12:14 AM

I emailed Megan about the minimum and maximum lowering amounts, and they replied that there are far more important specs to worry about (true) and that they didn't even bother to measure the two heights. Strikes me as a little strange, but we'll just have to wait for a consumer to report back to us.

pinoyplaya · 08-31-2012, 12:17 AM

How much would it typically cost to lower your cars and what kind of work is involved?

Need to have a professional do it?

Spartan65 · 08-31-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitro22

Here is the link to the Hotchkis Coil Springs:

http://www.hotchkis.net/2013-scion-f...l-springs.html

Cheers

I just looked at the rates and wondered how this picture.

would look anything like a 1" inch drop more like 15mm at the most, and the 4.7 rear rate makes me wonder if this will get more tail happy than it already is?

DarrenDriven · 08-31-2012, 03:48 PM

Added retail pricing for the Race Comp Yellows ($349)

JoeBoxer · 09-01-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ill86

Tein USA use to have the other specs listed. It has changed within the last few weeks as i have been researching springs.

Fwiw, i ended up ordering the h-tech. I'll post pics after install.

I got my Tein H Techs in and in the instructions it says -25mm front and -20mm rear. I was hoping they were the new spec...

ill86 · 09-01-2012, 06:29 PM

I called Tein. He was confused and told me the rate was what was listed online. Although the spring and literature recieved was 3/4.6 -25/-20.

gmookher · 09-10-2012, 10:18 AM

why are most companies running such stiff rear coils???? Its almost hard to find a soft rear aftermarket coil, for those of us not trying to drift but rather keep the rubber from slipping? I drove the TRD coils this weekend and the rear was way too stiff. ride height ok, compliance-none

08-31-2012, 12:17 AM	#149
pinoyplaya Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Location: Maple Grove, MN (Minneapolis) Posts: 355 Thanks: 4 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much would it typically cost to lower your cars and what kind of work is involved? Need to have a professional do it? __________________ BYE: WRB MT-BRZ LMTD Drove the car off the lot at 8/6/12 @ 8:06 PM Traded for Black 2013 Camaro 2SS RS

09-01-2012, 06:29 PM	#153
ill86 VehicleDynamicsSpecialist Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: iG FR-S Location: illtuned / PittRace Posts: 750 Thanks: 1,185 Thanked 203 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I called Tein. He was confused and told me the rate was what was listed online. Although the spring and literature recieved was 3/4.6 -25/-20. __________________ "The best track modification you can ever make is between the steering wheel and seat." - CSH

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