This poll is for the best coil over for street and track use once a month. I dont mind a harsh ride either. Price I want to spend is around $1700 or less.

Please explain your reason for choosing the coil over you chose.

Also last question why is the Tein SS only $1100 compared to the other for $1700 what makes the other ones better?

 

I am in need of a lot of info. Sorry for the ?'s

Whats the difference between the Cusco 1, 2, and 2R coil over setups. I cant read Japanese.

 

****. Another question. Do all of these come with Adj. Camber plates???? Just post all sorts of info on any of these coil overs. THnx guys. goin to the track this friday and wanna get coil overs on b4 then.

 

I have read nothing but good things about all of these set-ups but they all have different focuses.

The Tein SS seems like the less aggressive unit because of it's limited adjustment levels. Also, unless I am mistaken, the Teins have the lowest spring rates which translates into a softer, more comfortable ride on the streets but not as aggressive as the others on track. The Tein setup that will probably suit you best for track and daily driving would be the FLEXs with their $1680 MSRP and 504F/448R (vs. SS's 392F/336R) spring rates.

I vote for the JICs because I like their approach and because you can order them with the spring rates you require.



BTW: For comparison, can someone post the specs including pricing and spring rates for the HKS Hypermax IIs and Cusco Zero 2Rs? Thanks in advance.

 

I got the latest HKS Hypermax Performer Coilovers. It comes w/ adj. front camber plates but the rears are non-adjustable. 16way rebound/damping adjustments.
I got it from Max at www.Gruppe-S.com for $1600.

The latest issue of Option2 magazine did a comparison on the EVO coilovers, they ranked the HKS Hypermax Performer coilover system for novice-intermediate users which means it is great for street and occassional track events.
I am currently running HKS recommended settings and the ride quality is not as harsh than stock.

 

1600?? wow their site says 1745? is that before tax and with shipping or what?>
Also how does the stiffest setting compare to stock, I dont care about ride quality just handling characterisitcs. Thnx for the fast replies

 

I have the Tein Flex and I think it's great.

Here are the specs : * Full-length adjustment and height adjustment for separate setting of the height and spring preload.
* 16 levels of damping force adjustment (compression and rebound together).
* Teflon coating for rust prevention.
* Newly designed spring seat and spring seat lock for easy height adjusting.
* Pillow ball upper mounts are included (for adjusting camber, front/rear).
* Compatible with EDFC.
* Available for overhaul.

 

I can get the JIC with ~100 miles on them for 1300. tempting. Also I found out the the Cusco 2 and 2R are the same except for that the 2R has the inverted shocks. What is the purpose of that?

 

inverted shocks= inverted struts if anybody caught my typo.

 

Ive limited it to JIC and Tein Flex... Hmm what to do.

 

I'm looking for information on the GAB system... if they're actually released and out of prototype... anyone know?

 

mosh- are you trying to jack my thread? COme on post a new one.

 

NONE OF THESE!!! If you like pogo sticks get the flex's or the JIC's. Driven both on the street and at the track, they both are utter garbage. Ask anyone who has raced with the flex's on thier evo, and they will tell you they are garbage. Unfortunately most of these bought the FLT's to replace them. A little better, but once again...they suck. Eventually they will wise up and get a set of ohlins. For the list's sake, go with the Cusco's. If you need a little more proof, get 1 of each of these coilovers and lay them next to each other and simply look at them. Yeah, the Teins and JIC's look like something out of an APC or Tenzo R catalogue.

 

ricardon- I am not nor the vast majority of the evo owners racing every day. We need something for street use mostly and the occasional track day.

 

Ricardon: I like Ohlins approach, quality and attention to detail too but aren't they too expensive for this guys budget of $1700?

If money were no object, I would consider Ohlins, Penske, and other more hardcore and custom COs.