Hi all,

I've had MeisterR Zeta Pro coilovers on for the last 7 years or so, but one of the rear springs has snapped at the base. All 4 are looking a bit crusty so rather than try and buy a set of springs, this gives me a good opportunity to swap to a different set-up.

I've always thought the MeisterR's were quite stiff so ideally I'd want something a bit softer, more OEM levels if possible. The car is never tracked and is now in semi-retirement so only comes out for sunny blasts when I have the time.

So, any suggestions? What are most of you using? I'm fairly flexible budget wise (without going OTT) and I'm in no hurry. I'll probably fit them myself so the easier the better.

Thanks in advance

 

I'm running the Meister R GT1 (their premium model) with 8kg and 7kg springs (if I recall correctly). They're far better than the Zetas I upgraded from.

They came with 10/8kg springs but I reduced them to the 8/7 setup I have now. Still weren't overly sloppy on track, but much better on road. And the damping is far more capable than the Zetas. I'd say in the same ballpark as Ohlins, with a digressive valve that has a similar effect to the DFV.

I bought them when I was supercharged and struggling to put down the power on bumpy corners. Massive improvement and more predictable handling on the edge of adhesion.

I was looking at KW V3s but they weren't adjustable to stock ride height, which I need to get close to as I have a steep transition to my driveway.

 

I would agree with the above and recommend you go for the meister's again. Although I can't give a direct comparison I run the Meister clubrace on my MK2 MX5 and had the regular Meister CRD prior to that on a MK1, I have Ohlins on the S2000 and tbh the MX5 rides better but that may be down to the non-standard spring rates on the ohlins (and of course it's a different car!).

I use the MX5 for sprint and hillclimbs and with the damping at full it's competitive then turned down rides great on the road. For just road use I would get a set of the regular Meister CRD, if you email Jerrick at Meister and say you're upgrading from the older Zetas he'll likely do you a deal as he's very helpful. However cover them in ACF50 or similar to stop them rusting!

 

I have tried BC (super stiff) and currently have Nitrons albeit very low ride height deliberately.. neither are what you are looking for imho

A lot of folk say Ohlins are more forgiving but they are £2k+ I believe

 

Tein Flex Z have been reviewed on the yank site here, with some decent reviews. Twin tube design too I believe, and made in Japan. If that matters.
about 850 quid for the set, is probably where it starts for mid budget set. Rather like the bilstein b14s.. which are another good set

 

Thanks for the replies and recommendations. I think emailing Meister is a good shout, so I'll do that next week and take it from there .

 

I'm running Öhlins and wouldn't pick anything other if done again, yes they are expensive but worth it.
Springs are much stiffer than stock but ride comfort is still better.

 

Bilstein PSS9s. I had them on my old car and they were fab. Superb on the bumpy roads I like and can be stiffened up for track work if required.

 

This in spades, they really are as good as the hype.

 

Ohlins

I’ve had x3 set of coilovers on my S2000. These are the best.