KW V3 or Stance coilovers for track days.

[jacjac3]

I was looking into getting one of these two coilovers. I'll probably be tracking my car at big/streets of willow every month. I had stance on my 2011 WRX and it was pretty good. Just wondering if any of you guys had any experience with either setup on the BRZ/FRS.


Thanks

[CSG Mike]

If those two are your only choices, KW V3 all the way. That's like asking Kia vs BMW.

Please, stay away from the sub $1k choices if you're going to be on the track more than once.

Are you open to other options?

[NotSoJDM]

Lets hear your suggestions. I'd like to know even if OP isn't open to other options.

I had originally looked into Eibachs coilovers.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by NotSoJDM

Lets hear your suggestions. I'd like to know even if OP isn't open to other options.

I had originally looked into Eibachs coilovers.

What's the budget you'd like to get suggestions for?

In all reality, spending the money on seat time is the most important factor. If that variable is mostly mitigated, then returns on suspension will REALLY start to show.

[jacjac3]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

What's the budget you'd like to get suggestions for?

In all reality, spending the money on seat time is the most important factor. If that variable is mostly mitigated, then returns on suspension will REALLY start to show.

Those two are pretty much my options.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by jacjac3

Those two are pretty much my options.

V3 all the way then.

[Evasive Motorsports]

Get KW V3 for the extra $ its worth it.

-Randy

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by jacjac3

Those two are pretty much my options.

Why are those the only two options?

I'm on V3s.

[RRnold]

For track days, I would think a better matchup would be more like:

KW vs Ohlins

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by RRnold

For track days, I would think a better matchup would be more like:

KW vs Ohlins

The jump from cheap to KW is about the same as KW to Ohlins (assuming not DFV)

[juliog]

Another suspension noob here. What are the main differences between $2K coilovers (KW V3) and $3.5k ones (Tein SRC, Ohlins...)?

[jamal]

Skip the V3s and get Racecomp Engineering Tarmac 2s. It's the same shock but with valving and spring rates more suited for track use.

[jamal]

Originally Posted by juliog

Another suspension noob here. What are the main differences between $2K coilovers (KW V3) and $3.5k ones (Tein SRC, Ohlins...)?

As you get into a more expensive shock, the big things you're paying for (or should be paying for) are higher quality internal parts, better customer support, and custom valving.

I would never pay that kind of money for Teins or Ohlins.

JRZ, KW, AST, and the shops that are doing their own version of those shocks are a way better option because they are out supporting their stuff and testing. RCE, Robi, TIC, Vorshlag, 949racing, etc are all in the US, are working on these parts, will answer the phone when you call them, and are out at the track all the time. In my opinion it's silly to buy something else.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by juliog

Another suspension noob here. What are the main differences between $2K coilovers (KW V3) and $3.5k ones (Tein SRC, Ohlins...)?

KW V3 are a twin tube, while the Tein SRC are a monotube. The Teins can displace a larger volume faster, which affects damping.

Don't let brand name fool you. Ohlins DFV... IMO, ride on the Ohlins name, without offering anything special. Their TTX series on the other hand is good stuff.

Similarly, the JRZ RS-one is a waste of time, IMO. The RS is a twin tube, while the RS-Pro is a monotube.

Unless you need a specific type of shock and/or packaging for racing/classing, get the best you can afford.