Which coilovers for me? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BadLuckZN6 · 01-25-2013, 09:14 AM

I want a decent coilover that will go pretty low as I will be getting quite aggressive wheels and it won't look good otherwise.

My car is my daily but i also want to drift it from time to time. Are the KW variant 3's good? Being in the UK, they are readily available.

What would you reccomend?

bdohazelnuts · 01-25-2013, 09:30 AM

If all you are doing is lowering the car, just buy springs. But yes, the KW V3's are supposed to be about the best out right now.

BadLuckZN6 · 01-25-2013, 11:25 AM

I would rather have some quality coilovers as I will most likely be sliding it from time to time. I don't want any chinese ones though.

Dave-ROR · 01-25-2013, 11:41 AM

Budget?

BadLuckZN6 · 01-25-2013, 11:49 AM

don't mind paying KW v3 price, around 1400 pounds. As long as the item is worth it

GTB/ZR-1 · 01-25-2013, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenkizero

I would rather have some quality coilovers as I will most likely be sliding it from time to time.

And you'll need coilovers for that, why?

Springs will get it done for you--save your quid!

636 · 01-25-2013, 01:07 PM

If you wanna go hella low, BC Racing coilovers, with the extreme drop kit.

At max height it's about 2" lower than stock, and has the ability to lay frame. Check my thread.

BadLuckZN6 · 01-25-2013, 03:01 PM

what is the lowest KW go?

SkAsphalt · 01-25-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenkizero

I would rather have some quality coilovers as I will most likely be sliding it from time to time. I don't want any chinese ones though.

I assume you mean you do not want any cheap products and not "chinese(sic) ones" since most of the springs are probably manufactured in China

BadLuckZN6 · 01-25-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

I assume you mean you do not want any cheap products and not "chinese(sic) ones" since most of the springs are probably manufactured in China

Yes, I'm trying to only use quality parts on my GT86, Japanese mainly but European coilovers seem to be good etc

BadLuckZN6 · 01-26-2013, 07:29 AM

pictures of low cars on KW v3s? I wanna make sure they go low enough

BadLuckZN6 · 01-26-2013, 08:37 AM

http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/01/23/b...r-the-brzgt86/

Bilstein coilovers released, how do these compare to other coilovers in the same price range

MikeM5 · 01-26-2013, 11:06 AM

I run KW Clubsport on my E90 M3 and love them, but I have to put Stance out there as a viable alternative for the FRS/BRZ. I had them put on yesterday and I was very much impressed right out of the gate. If you haven't yet given them a look, I think it's worth it - especially for the price vs. the KW set.

JoeBoxer · 01-26-2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenkizero

http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/01/23/b...r-the-brzgt86/

Bilstein coilovers released, how do these compare to other coilovers in the same price range

Nice! I'll see if i can locate usa prices for these. Just doing a straight conversion looks like $1350 or so for the B14 and $2100 for the B16.

Saw an article for eibach control arm which is just reboxed SPC.

01-25-2013, 09:14 AM	#1
BadLuckZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 191 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which coilovers for me? I want a decent coilover that will go pretty low as I will be getting quite aggressive wheels and it won't look good otherwise. My car is my daily but i also want to drift it from time to time. Are the KW variant 3's good? Being in the UK, they are readily available. What would you reccomend? __________________ www.facebook.com/badluckteam my HKS Supercharged, Varis kitted ZN6 build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26368

01-25-2013, 11:25 AM	#3
BadLuckZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 191 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would rather have some quality coilovers as I will most likely be sliding it from time to time. I don't want any chinese ones though. __________________ www.facebook.com/badluckteam my HKS Supercharged, Varis kitted ZN6 build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26368

01-25-2013, 11:41 AM	#4
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Budget? __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

01-25-2013, 11:49 AM	#5
BadLuckZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 191 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	don't mind paying KW v3 price, around 1400 pounds. As long as the item is worth it __________________ www.facebook.com/badluckteam my HKS Supercharged, Varis kitted ZN6 build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26368

01-25-2013, 03:01 PM	#8
BadLuckZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 191 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what is the lowest KW go? __________________ www.facebook.com/badluckteam my HKS Supercharged, Varis kitted ZN6 build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26368

01-25-2013, 09:30 AM	#2
bdohazelnuts Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Grey FR-S (soon) Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If all you are doing is lowering the car, just buy springs. But yes, the KW V3's are supposed to be about the best out right now.

01-26-2013, 07:29 AM	#11
BadLuckZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 191 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	pictures of low cars on KW v3s? I wanna make sure they go low enough __________________ www.facebook.com/badluckteam my HKS Supercharged, Varis kitted ZN6 build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26368

01-26-2013, 08:37 AM	#12
BadLuckZN6 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 191 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.gtspirit.com/2013/01/23/b...r-the-brzgt86/ Bilstein coilovers released, how do these compare to other coilovers in the same price range __________________ www.facebook.com/badluckteam my HKS Supercharged, Varis kitted ZN6 build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26368

01-26-2013, 11:06 AM	#13
MikeM5 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: E90 M3, BRZ Limited Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 173 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I run KW Clubsport on my E90 M3 and love them, but I have to put Stance out there as a viable alternative for the FRS/BRZ. I had them put on yesterday and I was very much impressed right out of the gate. If you haven't yet given them a look, I think it's worth it - especially for the price vs. the KW set. __________________ UNSCENE MEDIA GROUP \| \| Follow Us on Instagram Melbourne E90 M3 \| Techno E36 M3 \| ZN6 BRZ \| CB550

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