Considering coilovers, Let me know your set-ups |
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Considering coilovers, Let me know your set-ups |
john77 |
Aug 12 2015, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California |
The suspension on my car is tired, so I'm considering a complete overhaul. It's an AX street car, so I've started looking at switching to coilovers all-round.
I'd like to hear from anyone who has them about your set-ups/experiences: What springs you're running, what shocks you're running, did you have to reinforce your shock towers, are you running just springs up front or a spring/torsion bar mix, do you have raised spindles, and anything else you think might be useful. I've been looking at the elephant racing site, they have great stuff and there's obviously a lot of R&D behind their packages, but I'm wondering if I can put something together myself for less $$$$. Thanks John |
naro914 |
Aug 17 2015, 01:45 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
very nice explanation brant!
Papa Smurf - our full out race car, has coilovers with remote canister shocks front and rear. This was done primarily because it also has the ERP 935 front control arm set up that eliminates the torsion bars, and has adjustable spindle height. And...I do adjust the shock C/R for different tracks. Really never change the springs though (500/550 lbs). Huey has stock torsion bar front (I can't remember what size...but big and stiff), stock coil over rear w/180 lb springs - and VERY old worn out Bilsteins all around. One day planning to go with Koni adjustables... |
Mblizzard |
Aug 17 2015, 03:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
very nice explanation brant! Papa Smurf - our full out race car, has coilovers with remote canister shocks front and rear. This was done primarily because it also has the ERP 935 front control arm set up that eliminates the torsion bars, and has adjustable spindle height. And...I do adjust the shock C/R for different tracks. Really never change the springs though (500/550 lbs). Huey has stock torsion bar front (I can't remember what size...but big and stiff), stock coil over rear w/180 lb springs - and VERY old worn out Bilsteins all around. One day planning to go with Koni adjustables... Cant believe my old beater has better shocks than Huey! I will have to say that the adjustable are really very nice. I think that having the ability to soften them a bit makes a huge difference when driving for pleasure and not speed. |
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