meullerized JICs can be had for around 2K

 

There are Robi modified KW v3 "clubsport" versions and there are an actual model of KW coilover from the factory called clubsport. http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_p...nPage=overview

 

robevo
what suspension are you using for rally?

 

I think he uses AST now..started off with KWs (broke during a race if I recall), then went to AMR...now AST.

 

so far for my own car i was thinking of getting some Ohlins or KW since i can get a real good deal on either one.
i dont like trial and error too much. for the OP. i think you should get what you can afford but even if its a bit pricey, like someone else posted, just save up a bit more to get something that you will be totally satisfied with.

 

YEs that is correct.

I have an AST rally set up. But you can get the street version. The AST is in pair the biggest names , but the rally set up is not cheap. Like $2K. But AST do offer the lower priced set up for street or track .
I can say nothing but great things about AST. I did run many coilovers before , and this is one of the best.

There is no real comparison here with a street or track version of coilovers, but let me tell you this. I did run - race the KW V3 on public STREET's, at one rally racing event./ International Rally new York/ After 20 miles it is broke in half the front left suspension. Make me go off and crash. /not too bad/
Regardless the fact i was in a rally race , it was still tarmac public road. So I 'm doubting the sturdiness of the KW V3 / not a rally version/ if you put them to a hard test in hard not TRACK conditions. And for a very obvious reason.

The AMR would hold up perfect in a same situation, but wont survive my driving on dirt. Might be on gravel , but not dirt , definitely no jump.

The AST so far just as my old rally set ups, hold perfect not even a blink. And they are just easy to set up , and so on so forth. Perfect. I will write a feed back on parts on my car soon. Just i have to put my thoughts together so will be easy to read LOL

Rob

some pics sorry for the bad quality:











look at the travel on these


normally on tarmac 1 millimeter over the Grupe N specs, meaning i can still go a lot lower :


open when its lifted and still touching the ground :

 

You should DEFINATELY consider Fortune Auto coilovers. 50mm piston! No other coilover can say that They kick *** on the track and can back it up with podium finishes. We sell them at $999 shipped WITH custom spring rate option. You can't ask for a better coilover for the price!

 

Robevo RS,

To be fair, a lot of people are running the KW V3 on road courses and autocross without a problem....It could be that rally, even a tramac rally, just puts more stress on struts.

I expect there race versions are more durable. That said, considering the price of the AST 4100, they look like a great deal.....You are runing the 5200 right?

 

yep that is true. Track or auto x the KW V3 is perfect. On public road torture is not they field. SO as most track oriented coilovers.

Yes , im running the 5 series.

 

I say ohlins if you can afford it

 

i'd say save up so you can afford it.