Need Coilover Advice Please

[distracteddev]

I'm lost. Not sure which question you are referring to, but I never suggested I wasn't going to adjust the coils on the fly. I did however mention I'll be going to 1-2 track events a month this season. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by distracteddev

17x8 235 Toyo T1S

(Tires: http://www.toyotires.ca/tire/pattern/proxes-t1-sport)

A lot of it will depend on your budget....

RCE T2 clubsport are an excellent option for a track day, drive to work, take the wife/husband/gf/bf out for dinner, do everything car while not having to apologize to anyone about ride.

Valving that is track focused and is very flexible thanks to being a 2 way damper. These are our custom version of KW clubsport...modified spring rate and valving, + you get a lifetime warranty instead of none from KW. And they're cheaper. Made by them to our specs.

Ohlins R&T as well with a little less adjustability, both damper and ride height (fine for some people). IMO these are very hard to beat for ride quality. The valving is very very good (but only 1 way adjustable).

These two are the "easy button" for a fun fast street + track car. They'll hold up well to the elements, durable, quiet, nice ride, great handling, etc.

Tein SRC and JRZ both are a little more serious, but can still ride very well thanks to excellent valving. The difference is of course cost.

With those tires I'd resist going ultra firm on spring rate, but you're going to want a quality damper. All of the above will do the trick.

- Andy

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by CSG David

@D1cker has SRCs on his FRS.

The off the shelf SRCs are really good out of the box. CSG Spec TEIN SRCs are still being developed as we speak.

Just to give you an idea of what the TEIN SRCs look on our BRZ and how well it soaks up bumps in video format. Oh and you get to see @CSG Mike beautiful face.

Moar vid on these new coils please!

Tires look and sound interesting however.

[distracteddev]

My tires will need changing this season I guess so I'm not attached to the toyos. Let me know what you think a better suited Tire would be.


Also, yes please more pictures and videos of the SRCs please.


The Ohlins are pretty much a no go for me unless someone can verify that they can achieve 1.5" drop at the least.

[Anthonytpt]

@distracteddev: Hankook R-S3s invariably.

[distracteddev]

@Anthonytpt My only concern with the RS-3's is their handling in the rain. I live in the rainy northwest.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by distracteddev

@Anthonytpt My only concern with the RS-3's is their handling in the rain. I live in the rainy northwest.

No tire is good at everything... You can compromise and run a summer tire that's good at evacuating water but with reduced dry grip, or just have a dedicated "rainy season" set.

[Anthonytpt]

@distracteddev: I didn't realize they would be your sole set of tires; however, I run mine in the rain just fine. Are they great in the rain? No, but I don't intend to challenge the elements and test the limits of adhesion with these tires in those conditions either. Having said that, I love the tires and - like others here - can't recommend them enough.

[CSG David]

RE-11A is a good all around tire.