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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Best Coilover for Track and Street use?

I have a Evo9 MR and would like to upgrade my suspension and purchase a nice site of coilovers. I was looking to purchase KW V3 or Tein Super Racing Circuit Master, anyone have experience on any of these coilovers. Thanks

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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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I'd go KW V3 over Tein. Also I'd look into the AST4100.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Ohlins, AST or KW.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Out of every coilover Ive tried on two evos I'd say the ohlin's or AMR's are the best for street/track use. ASTs only being single height adjustable (body is fixed) makes it a pain at times with springs unseating, but they do ride great unless you run the spring rates I do... then they dont .

Teins dont ride terribly, but they suck *** at controlling the wheels over bumps and you're playing with fire with them not blowing within the first year.

KW clubsports are pretty rough riding but Ive never been on V3s.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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My off the shelf V3s + higher rate springs work great with the Dunlop Z1's grip. If you're going for r-comp tires then you'll need better suspension
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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If money is no object, Ohlins or JRZ R1'a
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Stance go pro +....1500 good for both...not as good as ohlins or ast...but really good...
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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For an awesome track setup and good street comfort you can't go wrong with Ohlins. Your paying for the valving, which makes the difference.

Honestly the MR struts with swift springs is an awesome combo that cheaper coilovers (stance) can't match in comfort or grip.

Tein's are a well known brand name, so most uneducated consumers consider them the bench mark. But once you do a little reading and more importantly ride in different cars, you realize there are much better options.

Cheers
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Ohlins
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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ahem... check these out?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sa...rear-bars.html
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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ive heard nothing but positive things about AMR my bodys running them and loves them.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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My question is; What's the best coilover for the money?

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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My question is; What's the best coilover for the money?

Bilstein/GTworx - AMR - AST 4100s - Ohlin DFV - AST5100s - (If you have to ask you aint ready).

This is what I recommend from cheapest to baller .
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Oh, I'm not ready for them no doubt, crowd sourcing takes less work.

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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hmm have you heard of drummond, they will make you a set as good as you want for whatever you wanna spend they are the rich guys go to ohlins is mass produced (made with tolerances) cant beat something thats made for your car just remember the sponsored rally cars out there are just stickered they are no were near the crap you buy of the shelf

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