What's the best coilovers for best ride?
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Certain brands of COs (JIC, BC, some others) have the ability to adjust the height without changing the spring rate (i.e. compressing the spring).
If you look at the JIC, the threaded body inserts into strut on the bottom portion of the assembly. The lower red aluminum ring is what secures the height once you set it. By loosening the red ring, you can raise/lower the height as you see fit. If you see this type of construction, then the unit is height adjustable independent of the spring rate:
On the Tanabe unit, there is no such mechanism to make adjustments:
If you look at the JIC, the threaded body inserts into strut on the bottom portion of the assembly. The lower red aluminum ring is what secures the height once you set it. By loosening the red ring, you can raise/lower the height as you see fit. If you see this type of construction, then the unit is height adjustable independent of the spring rate:
On the Tanabe unit, there is no such mechanism to make adjustments:
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Hey E,
Yes the do come with helper springs but they are not for height adjustments. The helper springs will give you more of a progressive spring feel (softer) and will allow your suspension to give more rebound and bump stroke. Ideal for vehicles that are equipped with high spring rates that want to occasionally drive on the street with a comfortable feel
Yes the do come with helper springs but they are not for height adjustments. The helper springs will give you more of a progressive spring feel (softer) and will allow your suspension to give more rebound and bump stroke. Ideal for vehicles that are equipped with high spring rates that want to occasionally drive on the street with a comfortable feel
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Yeh, my mistake. There are no adjustments on the helper springs now that I looked closely at the pictures.
I've had PSS9's and Ground Controls on my previous cars and they did not have helper springs but they cost over twice as much as the Tanabe's. I guess once you say BMW they charge you double
I've had PSS9's and Ground Controls on my previous cars and they did not have helper springs but they cost over twice as much as the Tanabe's. I guess once you say BMW they charge you double
I found that with the KW3's, you can easily dial the ride to softer than stock if needed. It's also one of the more quiet systems I have used. No rattles, or noises of any kind which are sometimes common with other brands.
If ride quality is your main concern, I think the KW3's fit the bill perfectly. I have also run them on track on stiffer settings and they handle superbly. Not my first choice for semi-dedicated track use, however. But they were a dream on the street.
If ride quality is your main concern, I think the KW3's fit the bill perfectly. I have also run them on track on stiffer settings and they handle superbly. Not my first choice for semi-dedicated track use, however. But they were a dream on the street.
For street use.
The Tein SS-P coilovers (9kg F/8kg R) have a lower spring rate than all of the above mentioned CO's, and have adjustable dampening. They are in between the KW and Tanable/BC in terms of price. They may be worth looking into also....
I am going to pick them up in the next month or so.... I will post a review once I get them.
I found that with the KW3's, you can easily dial the ride to softer than stock if needed. It's also one of the more quiet systems I have used. No rattles, or noises of any kind which are sometimes common with other brands.
If ride quality is your main concern, I think the KW3's fit the bill perfectly. I have also run them on track on stiffer settings and they handle superbly. Not my first choice for semi-dedicated track use, however. But they were a dream on the street.
If ride quality is your main concern, I think the KW3's fit the bill perfectly. I have also run them on track on stiffer settings and they handle superbly. Not my first choice for semi-dedicated track use, however. But they were a dream on the street.