Which coilovers blob widetrack?
18 August 2015, 07:24 PM
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First, we need to know what you are after before we can make any recommendation.
Are you after a fast road setup that do occasional track days?
Are you after a full on race setup that get trailered to the track?
They will have different suspension set up.
Then there is budget.
You can always pay more for more expensive suspension (Notice i didn't use the word better, because some expensive suspension are worst than cheaper one).
But depending on what your budget, you have different choices base on your need.
The point is to get the best value for your money.
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18 August 2015, 10:31 PM
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Ive got Meister R Zeta R's on mine and I'm very happy with them comfortable on road and coped very well on a recent track evening at brands I got asked three times what set up I had as the car was going so well.
19 August 2015, 12:08 AM
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I have to disagree with BBB3 in respect BC Racing Coilovers, I have had the BR series since owning my 04 and they stand up to my expectations at all levels.
Been manufactured in Japan does not mean they are cheaply / poorly made nor does it reflect that the product is crap, Don't forget we are talking about a Japanese vehicle.
imo Japanese technology should not be critisized as without Japan the world wouldn't be where it is today.
You can check the BC Coilovers here http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/br-series-coilovers
Been manufactured in Japan does not mean they are cheaply / poorly made nor does it reflect that the product is crap, Don't forget we are talking about a Japanese vehicle.
imo Japanese technology should not be critisized as without Japan the world wouldn't be where it is today.
You can check the BC Coilovers here http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/br-series-coilovers
19 August 2015, 07:24 AM
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They are crashy ride, they will knock and clunk they are no were near in the same class as Bilstein or kW and just for a extra £200, they are just cheap rubbish in my view and I'm not the only one. I believe the BR are slightly better than the normal set up.
19 August 2015, 05:23 PM
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Spent a few grand swapping coilovers, eventually got the KW V3 and really haven't looked back.
19 August 2015, 06:03 PM
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The Zeta-R can be adjusted for a compliant fast road setup that will suit the driver (you) preference, and the damping adjustment allows you to stiffen the car on the occasional track days.
Like you say, some may not get to the track, but the adjustments is there should you ever need to use it.
That is what the Zeta-R was designed to do, and many owners have done that before hand.
As far as opinion, I will let other chime in.
I am only here to provide info on any questions that you may have.
Jerrick
19 August 2015, 09:11 PM
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If you are trying to stay below £1000, then the MeisterR Zeta-R coilovers would do that job if that is what you are after.
The Zeta-R can be adjusted for a compliant fast road setup that will suit the driver (you) preference, and the damping adjustment allows you to stiffen the car on the occasional track days.
Like you say, some may not get to the track, but the adjustments is there should you ever need to use it.
That is what the Zeta-R was designed to do, and many owners have done that before hand.
As far as opinion, I will let other chime in.
I am only here to provide info on any questions that you may have.
Jerrick
The Zeta-R can be adjusted for a compliant fast road setup that will suit the driver (you) preference, and the damping adjustment allows you to stiffen the car on the occasional track days.
Like you say, some may not get to the track, but the adjustments is there should you ever need to use it.
That is what the Zeta-R was designed to do, and many owners have done that before hand.
As far as opinion, I will let other chime in.
I am only here to provide info on any questions that you may have.
Jerrick
20 August 2015, 06:11 AM
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Here is a picture of the MeisterR Zeta-R coilovers for the GD just to help you visualise what is in the box.
The front comes with camber adjustable pillow ball top mount, this will give you better control over your geometry as well as aid steering response.
The rear comes with a rubber isolated press steel top mount.
This top mount are designed to reduce suspension noise that plague Subaru on the GD chassis.
The coilovers are pre-assembled ready to bolt onto the car.
There is no need to re-use any old parts, so it is much quicker for installation also.
What that mean is there are less chances of things going wrong, and installation labor cost should be less as it should be a quicker job.
Jerrick
The front comes with camber adjustable pillow ball top mount, this will give you better control over your geometry as well as aid steering response.
The rear comes with a rubber isolated press steel top mount.
This top mount are designed to reduce suspension noise that plague Subaru on the GD chassis.
The coilovers are pre-assembled ready to bolt onto the car.
There is no need to re-use any old parts, so it is much quicker for installation also.
What that mean is there are less chances of things going wrong, and installation labor cost should be less as it should be a quicker job.
Jerrick
20 August 2015, 07:13 AM
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You can't set up bilsteins soft hard like cheap bc's
bilstein are almost twice a price and rubbish to comparing to ohlins-Yes You put cheap rubbish to
kw's come with stainless steel body
You will be best with monotube progresive dumpers designed for specific car but do You really need it on road.
20 August 2015, 07:42 AM
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Which coilovers blob widetrack?
Bilsteins are cheap rubbish? They are perfect for the road and track, for the money they are one of the best there with KW - if you wanna pay 2k for a set of ohlins that do the same job on the road as a set of bilsteins go ahead, there are a few good other brands but they become silly money for a road car Witt the off track day.
Bilsteins are better than BC. Fact
Bilsteins are better than BC. Fact
20 August 2015, 11:41 AM
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Surely ride compliance is dependent to a large degree on the type of spring employed, regardless of make. The narrow diameter springs found on most coilovers are likely to be firmer and more uncomfortable on our useless roads than the larger diameter springs found on Bilstein and KW versions. These are similar to the OEM springs but with the advantage of height and damping adjustment, best of both worlds.
20 August 2015, 05:15 PM
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Spring rate plays a part in ride compliance but the damper/shock plays the larger part as it controls the springs. The diameter of the spring generally has nothing to do with the spring rate. The rate can be changed by material used and thickness of the actual spring. You can have a large 100mm diameter spring with only 2kg/mm its about the design.
Then of course softer springs will be more compliant than harder springs, all things being equal. So the important part for suspension manufactures is getting the right combination of damper specifications with a suitable spring rate at the right length.
Then of course softer springs will be more compliant than harder springs, all things being equal. So the important part for suspension manufactures is getting the right combination of damper specifications with a suitable spring rate at the right length.
20 August 2015, 09:41 PM
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I bought my car with bc coilovers on I find them ok there not crashy and they don't knock yet.
My mate had ast coilovers on his and they broke after a while, everyone raved about them on here. I've found over the years what ever coilovers you buy they don't last long.
My mate had ast coilovers on his and they broke after a while, everyone raved about them on here. I've found over the years what ever coilovers you buy they don't last long.
04 November 2015, 11:12 PM
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I am another BC user with 6 and 5 kg F-R rating on a 05 WRX.
Id agree to some extent that they could be more compliant , but I have had no performance issues with them at the Ring. The dampers are adjustable from inside the car rear and I have found no clunking on mine after 25 thousand miles. The handling was transformed after throwing out the std suspension and lowering 30-40mm. The workmanship on them is good so IMHO for the money they are first class.
Are other makes better ? Sure I could imagine others with 5 and 4 kg spring rates the wife won't complain on the way to give birth but I paid 850 pounds for my BC "BRs" fitted and geometrically set , so you get to the hospital pretty dam quick using these.
In fact I would go as far to say Id advise anyone that this should be the first mod on a WRX.
Id agree to some extent that they could be more compliant , but I have had no performance issues with them at the Ring. The dampers are adjustable from inside the car rear and I have found no clunking on mine after 25 thousand miles. The handling was transformed after throwing out the std suspension and lowering 30-40mm. The workmanship on them is good so IMHO for the money they are first class.
Are other makes better ? Sure I could imagine others with 5 and 4 kg spring rates the wife won't complain on the way to give birth but I paid 850 pounds for my BC "BRs" fitted and geometrically set , so you get to the hospital pretty dam quick using these.
In fact I would go as far to say Id advise anyone that this should be the first mod on a WRX.