Need some opinions and advice on Fortune Auto Coilovers
Dec 6, 2010, 08:26 PM
#16
If you're going for a track only car, you could go stiffer than 9k/10k. AST is a great option though and we can work with you on rates.
18k on street tires is pretty darn stiff...most successful auto-x EVOs out here run around 12k front 16k rear. The 2008 STU national champ was even softer than that (in an STI, yeah i know not an evo
).
- Andrew
18k on street tires is pretty darn stiff...most successful auto-x EVOs out here run around 12k front 16k rear. The 2008 STU national champ was even softer than that (in an STI, yeah i know not an evo
).- Andrew
Dec 6, 2010, 10:16 PM
#17
If you're going for a track only car, you could go stiffer than 9k/10k. AST is a great option though and we can work with you on rates.
18k on street tires is pretty darn stiff...most successful auto-x EVOs out here run around 12k front 16k rear. The 2008 STU national champ was even softer than that (in an STI, yeah i know not an evo).
- Andrew
18k on street tires is pretty darn stiff...most successful auto-x EVOs out here run around 12k front 16k rear. The 2008 STU national champ was even softer than that (in an STI, yeah i know not an evo
).- Andrew
The more I read the more Im liking AST. Looking forward to ordering some up.
Dec 7, 2010, 03:42 PM
#18
Also, talk to Brian Hanchey. He's the go-to guy for AST in the US. Conveniently, he's in central Texas.
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Dec 7, 2010, 03:49 PM
#19
The 2008 STU national champ was even softer than that (in an STI, yeah i know not an evo ).
).
d
EDIT: Another point of data. I ran a 14k R 18k R setup last weekend at the track with 255/40/17 RS3 tires. Even at the comparatively low levels of grip, the chassis still _moved_. It's not oversprung and the dampers are set to ~70% critical for those rates.
Last edited by donour; Dec 7, 2010 at 03:56 PM.
Dec 7, 2010, 04:50 PM
#20
It's okay if the chassis moves a little bit
I understand where you're coming from and it does often result in a great handling car. We tend to start softer for most people unless they have an idea of what they're getting into. With a little bit of aero and decent tires I'd have no problems recommending something 12k and up for a track only car.
- Andrew
I understand where you're coming from and it does often result in a great handling car. We tend to start softer for most people unless they have an idea of what they're getting into. With a little bit of aero and decent tires I'd have no problems recommending something 12k and up for a track only car.
- Andrew
Dec 19, 2010, 05:08 AM
#30
I was trying to learn a bit about the FA coilovers, but really leaning toward the AST's for a while now. I'm on Buddy Club racing specs now...have been for about 150,000 miles now lol they eek and pop (top mounts binding up), but they still work. they've been good, but noisy as of late, and the lack of a bracket for the brake line caused an issue at around 70,000 miles on the interstate at 90mph behind an 18 wheeler....
I'm looking to most likely go with a 10k/12k setup. the buddy clubs are 10k/10k now. I autocross when I can (work gets in the way a lot), but the car is mostly street driven. I race only on street tires, so I need something that works well with them. very good thread. I may be ordering the AST 4100's soon.
I'm looking to most likely go with a 10k/12k setup. the buddy clubs are 10k/10k now. I autocross when I can (work gets in the way a lot), but the car is mostly street driven. I race only on street tires, so I need something that works well with them. very good thread. I may be ordering the AST 4100's soon.