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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 |
Mblizzard |
Aug 12 2015, 05:44 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 |
I just went to coil overs on the rear of my car. Don't have a lot of miles in them yet but they are a huge improvement. I have 150 lb springs with Komi adjustable shocks
I think unless you are strictly AX you have to go with a truly adjustable shock as it gives you the best of everything. On firm I think my car will handle with the best of them. On full soft it is really nice to just cruise in. |
john77 |
Aug 17 2015, 04:36 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 |
I just went to coil overs on the rear of my car. Don't have a lot of miles in them yet but they are a huge improvement. I have 150 lb springs with Komi adjustable shocks I think unless you are strictly AX you have to go with a truly adjustable shock as it gives you the best of everything. On firm I think my car will handle with the best of them. On full soft it is really nice to just cruise in. Mike, where did you get your rears from? Or did you buy them as separate pieces and put them together yourself? |
Mblizzard |
Aug 17 2015, 05:17 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 |
I just went to coil overs on the rear of my car. Don't have a lot of miles in them yet but they are a huge improvement. I have 150 lb springs with Komi adjustable shocks I think unless you are strictly AX you have to go with a truly adjustable shock as it gives you the best of everything. On firm I think my car will handle with the best of them. On full soft it is really nice to just cruise in. Mike, where did you get your rears from? Or did you buy them as separate pieces and put them together yourself? John I got them from a member on the World. But I had been looking and researching for a while and it was just pure chance that these were exactly what I had decided I wanted. Seems like my research was really close to the recommendations in this thread. |
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