02-23-2014, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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which coil overs
So my wheels are being made as I type. They are going to be 20x8.5 front 6 1/4 backspacing, 20x10 rear 7 backspacing.
I am looking into lowering the car approx. 1.5" and plan to use coil overs. The car is mostly just a daily driver, but once I get everything done suspension wise I will be doing some occasional road course racing as well. So my question for you all is, what is the best bang for the buck LOL. I am wanting adjustable height and stiffness in the coil overs I have been researching different brands and just wanted some info from folks that have different items. AGAIN. the car is mostly a DD with OCCASIONAL road course action. I am not looking for top of the line, lightest stuff out there stuff.. thanks for any opinions posted
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02-23-2014, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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Do you have your foundation taken care of yet? Do you have bushings installed? Since you are a DD look into prothane or whiteline.
Coilovers, well that comes down to your budget. You have BC Racing on the low side, Pfadt on the High and KW a happy medium. Again, budget is key. Take a look at their warranties. That might help with your desicion. T.
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02-23-2014, 02:27 PM | #3 |
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Warranty? How about 1,000,001 miles?
Ridetech
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02-23-2014, 02:44 PM | #4 |
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foundation will be taken care of before coil overs are installed.
budget is something I want to keep in mind but more importantly dont want to over pay for something either. Pfadt is a little on the high side for me… seems to be more for folks that are dedicated to racing, where i am more interested in occasional racing and mostly DD
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02-23-2014, 03:44 PM | #6 |
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KW V1 Middle, KW V3 and Clubsport High end..... agreed. Great Warranty IIRC.
Downside, KW3's do not work with ZL1 sway bars because of the side oil canister. Ridetech, great company but no one has put them on their car yet so no reviews yet. Some folks have seen them and said the "look" pretty but that does not help us much. I wouldn't mind putting a set on my car but I already have a set of coilovers and do not need two sets. But with the data I have at Autobahn CC with changes I have made to my car it would be interesting to see if they make any difference. T.
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"Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen
The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!! |
02-23-2014, 07:08 PM | #7 |
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I just recently installed Megan racing coilovers and my eibach front and rear sways. and my friend that has kw coilovers even said that it feels really planted and responsive and should I say it cost just half of what the top tier brands are. Love my coilovers maybe I'm biased but hey.
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Bret from Ride Tech was driving their 2010 Camaro at LS Fest in Bowling Green in the Autocross and I couldn't catch his time, so I think they gotta handle great...I think they have them priced well and love the warranty they offer...and unlike Pedder's who has left us without a warranty, Ride Tech has been around for a long time and they just keep getting bigger....
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02-24-2014, 09:22 AM | #9 |
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RideTech are definitely worth considering. Besides the great warranty it is just a rock solid well designed package that performs and rides extremely well. We are getting ready to install a set on Paul's Camaro as soon as our schedule allows. I am considering putting a set on my 4th Gen SS as well.
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We have a set here we're going to test, but we won't be able to do so for about a month or so. I feel pretty confident that the RideTech coilover will be a great option; we won't know until we test them though. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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Not only do you need to worry about quality of the product, but can the company repair/replace their parts in a reasonable amount of time. I know Ridetech been around for years. It would be nice to have a company that can take care of its customers in a timely manner.
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Ridetech sounds like a good option. I'll find out soon as a freind near me just got a set |
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"Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen
The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!! |
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Sorry, was more of a joke. Yeah I would not do that to someone knowing at this point it's money down the drain. In my mind, it's not a matter if the XAs leak, it's when.
I sold mine last May before this Pedder's business came up. The buyer contacted me about a month ago asking if I had the original receipt for warranty. He quoted some astronomical amount to get them repaired with BC parts.
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