Best Coilovers for ~$1000
10-03-2016, 11:42 AM
#11
10-03-2016, 12:04 PM
#12
Got to be impressed with the proper grammar, the thanks at the end of the post and even the general use of a forum by a 21 yo kid though.
10-03-2016, 12:24 PM
#13
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10-03-2016, 02:18 PM
#14
For the sake of future members/ guest doing a search, I'm kind of looking at the same range of budget coilover. My list consist of(not ranked) HKS GT SP, Ballade Sport custom valved coil overs, Bilstein PSS9s, KW version 2, and finally the little devil on my shoulder asking me to over my projected budget for now, Ohlins. I'm currently leaning toward the HKS SP's as I'm not competitive enough to pull there trigger on the Ohlins...yet...the future may require me to have them so
10-03-2016, 05:47 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by B serious' timestamp='1475523772' post='24075895
[quote name='RedCelica' timestamp='1475503422' post='24075642']
What's wrong with the stock suspension?
What's wrong with the stock suspension?
Step 1 is asking a vague question. Step 2 is wandering off into the night. You know this.
For the sake of future members/ guest doing a search, I'm kind of looking at the same range of budget coilover. My list consist of(not ranked) HKS GT SP, Ballade Sport custom valved coil overs, Bilstein PSS9s, KW version 2, and finally the little devil on my shoulder asking me to over my projected budget for now, Ohlins. I'm currently leaning toward the HKS SP's as I'm not competitive enough to pull there trigger on the Ohlins...yet...the future may require me to have them so
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I don't track my car but the way I've always modded my cars is to save up until I can afford the parts I really want, or the ones that I'll eventually buy anyways. That way you don't waste 40% of the cost of your mods when you sell them to buy the mods you really want. What am I getting at? Just buy the ohlins now if you think you're going to switch to them in the future
10-03-2016, 06:33 PM
#16
The Öhlins are fantastic.
BUT...rebuilds cost $1k. That could range from 20K miles like they recommend under general street use in any range of weather and road conditions...or like 40k miles ish for lighter use...or less miles with track use.
And they cost $2400 (retail, US) from the get go.
And you'll be using about 10% of their potential on the street.
They're great if you need a coilover with enough range to get you from riding comfy on the street to being agressive enough to support a fairly fast setup on the track.
Do you need all that?
BUT...rebuilds cost $1k. That could range from 20K miles like they recommend under general street use in any range of weather and road conditions...or like 40k miles ish for lighter use...or less miles with track use.
And they cost $2400 (retail, US) from the get go.
And you'll be using about 10% of their potential on the street.
They're great if you need a coilover with enough range to get you from riding comfy on the street to being agressive enough to support a fairly fast setup on the track.
Do you need all that?
10-03-2016, 06:45 PM
#17
^Before we get into a ideological battle....interpret "need" in a "want" type of need.
"I *need* a tire that doesn't get greasy". That kind of "need".
"I *need* a tire that doesn't get greasy". That kind of "need".
10-04-2016, 04:24 AM
#18
The Öhlins are fantastic.
BUT...rebuilds cost $1k. That could range from 20K miles like they recommend under general street use in any range of weather and road conditions...or like 40k miles ish for lighter use...or less miles with track use.
And they cost $2400 (retail, US) from the get go.
And you'll be using about 10% of their potential on the street.
They're great if you need a coilover with enough range to get you from riding comfy on the street to being agressive enough to support a fairly fast setup on the track.
Do you need all that?
BUT...rebuilds cost $1k. That could range from 20K miles like they recommend under general street use in any range of weather and road conditions...or like 40k miles ish for lighter use...or less miles with track use.
And they cost $2400 (retail, US) from the get go.
And you'll be using about 10% of their potential on the street.
They're great if you need a coilover with enough range to get you from riding comfy on the street to being agressive enough to support a fairly fast setup on the track.
Do you need all that?
10-04-2016, 05:33 AM
#19
I do love my Öhlins and will say that I'd prefer them over the range of other sub $3K coilovers that are out there.
But I'm also using them to their intended purpose. I would not buy them for just street use. And would not buy them as a track-only setup either.
And its worth mentioning that there are $1500 "road and track" type coilovers out there. Obviously, you'll see some comprises as compared to the Öhlins. But options do exist.
If you're buying the Öhlins to truly serve a purpose, then you'll be happy you spent what you did.
But I'm also using them to their intended purpose. I would not buy them for just street use. And would not buy them as a track-only setup either.
And its worth mentioning that there are $1500 "road and track" type coilovers out there. Obviously, you'll see some comprises as compared to the Öhlins. But options do exist.
If you're buying the Öhlins to truly serve a purpose, then you'll be happy you spent what you did.
10-04-2016, 05:54 AM
#20
Its also hard to comment on what is best without direct experience. AFAIK, the HKS IV GT haven't gotten super widespread use & those that have them may not be able to comment on other coilover options, for example I've only driven my car on blown OEM 140k suspension, an AP2 on Megan coilovers & my car with crap alignment, old ZII & new HKS IV GT.