Best Coilovers? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

WolfsFang · 12-07-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

I hear where you are coming from but they aren't going to recommend what they don't like, I think the stance and BC recommendations are hilarious though when he mentions ride quality being the number 1 priority.

No really if he wants good ride quality then he should look at spring/shocks.

RYU · 12-07-2012, 01:57 AM

How can you have a "best of" coilovers list w/o JRZs!!!

Koni and Bilsteins will be coming with their offerings soon.

jamal · 12-07-2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfsFang

No really if he wants good ride quality then he should look at spring/shocks.

And posts like this might even be worse.

If you want good ride quality don't get cheap coilovers. The good stuff can ride as well as stock even with stiffer linear rate springs. It's all about having a good damper, appropriate spring rates for the tires and use, and enough travel to stay off the bumpstops.

Anyway, the short answer is that you should just get the KWs and not slam it.

coyot · 12-07-2012, 05:34 AM

trd

nzer · 12-07-2012, 05:52 AM

No idea about ride quality but for pretty, I like yellow...

Captain Snooze · 12-07-2012, 07:32 AM

I am suggesting that 2.5" drop and "quality ride" are mutually exclusive.

ill86 · 12-07-2012, 08:00 AM

Keep in mind all coilovers will need servicing. The words Budget and Coilovers don't work well long term or ride quality.. Also consider where you will have them rebuilt and serviced. Locally? In the USA?

There are a lot of quality brands not on the list. Some that are received very little votes. This is a reflection of the forum experience, not coil over quality.

Do yourself a financial favor and buy springs and shocks until you can appreciate and utilize a c/o setup.

Peace

VADER · 12-07-2012, 09:51 AM

Well, I'm receiving a lot of great feedback and I appreciate everyone's input! I'm looking into lowering springs now, I hear Swift has great springs but they have yet to come out with a final product!

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfsFang

No really if he wants good ride quality then he should look at spring/shocks.

Why in the world would you say that?

ill86 · 12-07-2012, 10:03 AM

You can easily ruin a good thing by lowering it 2-2.5". It does not need to be that low to handle well and look better (subjective).

A simple .75 - 1" drop is plenty. Slamming it will not create good quality anything except a slammed look. Just my professional opinion, do what makes you happy.

ill86 · 12-07-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Why in the world would you say that?

The op states he has no funds. Cheap c/o will ride like crap because of spring rate and valving 99% of the time. But so will a crap spring over a strut. Lol.

You bring up a valid argument.

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ill86

Because the op states he has no funds. Cheap c/o will ride like crap because of spring rate and valving 99% of the time.

No disagreement there. The guy I was replying to was trying to say no coil overs would provide good ride quality. The OP is willing to pay for V3s and they are great street threaded body coil overs.

ill86 · 12-07-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

No disagreement there. The guy I was replying to was trying to say no coil overs would provide good ride quality. The OP is willing to pay for V3s and they are great street threaded body coil overs.

Absolutely. I misunderstood ya, brother.

ngabdala · 12-07-2012, 10:53 AM

Just go with BC Racing BR series and get some Swift Springs

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KW Varient 3	160	47.20%
BC (what varient should I get?)	48	14.16%
HKS Hipermax IV GT	21	6.19%
Cusco (what varient should I get?)	15	4.42%
KSport Kontrol Pro/D2Racing RS	10	2.95%
Megan	12	3.54%
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Stance	18	5.31%
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12-07-2012, 05:52 AM	#33
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