Best autocross coilover
Jun 30, 2012, 06:38 PM
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Best autocross coilover
So I've been researching various suspension options and am currently running the stock bilsteins with a swift spec-r spring. I have looked at various threads that talk about coilover reviews, but autocrossing has some specific demands and I was wondering if anyone has a setup they like and if so what specifically is notable about it.
Jul 1, 2012, 07:40 AM
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I think you need to narrow down your question further just to weed out options that may not be what your looking for.
With most of the Auto cross guys I run into comfort and ride height control are two considerations that can weigh into this forumla going beyond auto cross. What I mean to say is, will this be used for both AutoX and daily driving. Or are you looking for the best kit to put down the best times, comfort and daily driver factors be damned?
If you need an option that factors in daily driving then I would recommend HSD coilovers since they are design for the weekend warrior and the comfortable drive home. In the hands of someone who know how to properly adjust them, they perform very well. But its one of few coilovers I have ever driven on that actually feel right at home on the streets of Toronto. (terrible roads!)
For something a bit more dedicated I would consider the KW V3. For someone who wishes to tweak the suspension further to refine their lap times across different surfaced auto cross events.
my 2 cents.
With most of the Auto cross guys I run into comfort and ride height control are two considerations that can weigh into this forumla going beyond auto cross. What I mean to say is, will this be used for both AutoX and daily driving. Or are you looking for the best kit to put down the best times, comfort and daily driver factors be damned?
If you need an option that factors in daily driving then I would recommend HSD coilovers since they are design for the weekend warrior and the comfortable drive home. In the hands of someone who know how to properly adjust them, they perform very well. But its one of few coilovers I have ever driven on that actually feel right at home on the streets of Toronto. (terrible roads!)
For something a bit more dedicated I would consider the KW V3. For someone who wishes to tweak the suspension further to refine their lap times across different surfaced auto cross events.
my 2 cents.
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If you're serious about autocrossing, just look at the results. AST, Ohlins, and Motons.
I have Ohlins because I feel that they are of great quality and are a fantastic compromise between street and autox. The valving also allows you to run a higher spring rate and still have a smooth feel.
I have Ohlins because I feel that they are of great quality and are a fantastic compromise between street and autox. The valving also allows you to run a higher spring rate and still have a smooth feel.
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Thanks for the info guys and you mentioned a few brands I hadn't heard of and will need to research into it a little more (hsd, ast and motons). I do dd my car, but like 4 miles a day so comfort needs are limited. There is a guy that runs the ohins on his STU IX and he's happy with them and they are something I was considering. I was also looking into AMR coilovers since they are located near me and I can get rebuilds done locally, but haven't heard much about their autox performance. I have a month or two to save up though so that'll give me plenty of time to look into the fine grained differences of offerings.
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I've never heard of HSD or anyone winning a National Championship on them.
But if you haven't heard of AST or Motons, you haven't been racing with the right people or long enough
But if you haven't heard of AST or Motons, you haven't been racing with the right people or long enough
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HSD has carved a pretty good name for itself on the other side of the world, But no one follows the nationals in other countries so its understandable that no one has hard of them. I will have to do some digging, but I know in New Zealand and Australia there are some pretty large championships won and in Korea, their home market.
Dodson would probably be the best to ask about HSD's capabilities since they throw it in a lot of their race vehicles.
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Jul 3, 2012, 07:03 AM
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Keep trying to push those HSDs. Not going to work.
This.
Research: AST, Moton, Ohlins, KW3.
AST and Motons will win races proper
HSD has carved a pretty good name for itself on the other side of the world, But no one follows the nationals in other countries so its understandable that no one has hard of them. I will have to do some digging, but I know in New Zealand and Australia there are some pretty large championships won and in Korea, their home market.
Dodson would probably be the best to ask about HSD's capabilities since they throw it in a lot of their race vehicles.
HSD has carved a pretty good name for itself on the other side of the world, But no one follows the nationals in other countries so its understandable that no one has hard of them. I will have to do some digging, but I know in New Zealand and Australia there are some pretty large championships won and in Korea, their home market.
Dodson would probably be the best to ask about HSD's capabilities since they throw it in a lot of their race vehicles.
Research: AST, Moton, Ohlins, KW3.
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Jul 3, 2012, 07:19 AM
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damn was trying to get in before smike. if you havent heard of kw motons etc then you probably already have a great set up in the bilstein and swift springs. great set up and proven performer. if your doing to do the coils, do it right the first time, however to get it properly set up with the right spring rates all of the above options are well over 3k, so just take that into consideration.
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lol Gotta move faster...
Its not really a push, just testing as I go. There is a suspension out there, good, bad and a large mush in between. I have tested a number of coilover setups in the past 12 months for the EVO X, Ralliart, and getting more seat time for the EVO 8 and I think the coilover performs well. There are other coilovers how ever that are established a good reputation. A good example would be KW...the expectations of performance were high and when tested they exceeded them. That is based on my own feedback driving the EVO X. Again my opinion based on my own testing. Next on my list of testing is the Tein Mono Flex Winding Master coilovers.
Its not really a push, just testing as I go. There is a suspension out there, good, bad and a large mush in between. I have tested a number of coilover setups in the past 12 months for the EVO X, Ralliart, and getting more seat time for the EVO 8 and I think the coilover performs well. There are other coilovers how ever that are established a good reputation. A good example would be KW...the expectations of performance were high and when tested they exceeded them. That is based on my own feedback driving the EVO X. Again my opinion based on my own testing. Next on my list of testing is the Tein Mono Flex Winding Master coilovers.
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Aug 3, 2012, 04:54 AM
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Stance ProComps !!! The new valving on these shocks will compete with ANY other C/O manufacturer. For their price point, they are hands down the best bang for your buck. Pete
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