Choosing the right coilovers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 7, 2017 | 06:38 PM
  #181  
future62's Avatar
future62
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 559
Likes: 48
From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by slartibartfast
Have you perused the sedan coil-over sticky? Broadway Static customizes Fortune dampers for your custom spring rate.
I did.... it has a lot of good info but no reviews. I'm looking more for people's experiences. I will probably get the Powertrix SSs, unless I can find the money for Ohlins R&Ts.
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 09:29 AM
  #182  
Nico-derm's Avatar
Nico-derm
Premier Member
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 500
Likes: 75
From: Ottawa, ON
I have the PowerTrix UL's with swift springs and like them thus far. I only have 6k KM's on them and nothing to compare to however. Just received my rear extenders, will provide me with the ability to adjust damper settings from the trunk... just need to install.

I haven't played with dampers yet, too inconvenient. Currently set to neutral (8/8) but I intend to dial them in this spring.
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 10:29 AM
  #183  
Ape Factory's Avatar
Ape Factory
Thread Starter
Registered Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 323
From: San Antonio, Texas
Bump up the fronts by four to six clicks or lower your rears as much.
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 11:15 AM
  #184  
Nico-derm's Avatar
Nico-derm
Premier Member
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 500
Likes: 75
From: Ottawa, ON
Thanks APE, that's where I will start
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 11:37 AM
  #185  
Ape Factory's Avatar
Ape Factory
Thread Starter
Registered Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 323
From: San Antonio, Texas
It'll be easy to just bump the fronts up. More weight over the front due to engine so it needs a bit more damping. That'll keep the jounce at bay. What spring rates did you go with?
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 01:10 PM
  #186  
Nico-derm's Avatar
Nico-derm
Premier Member
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 500
Likes: 75
From: Ottawa, ON
I have 13K Front, 11K rear. I have bumped the fronts up for the ride home tonight.
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 03:24 PM
  #187  
slartibartfast's Avatar
slartibartfast
Super Moderator
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,105
Likes: 842
From: Houston, Tx
Do you find the car any twitchier with the 13k/11k rates? Any hobby-horse like behavior over bumps?
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 03:36 PM
  #188  
Nico-derm's Avatar
Nico-derm
Premier Member
 
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 500
Likes: 75
From: Ottawa, ON
I did the suspension and wheels at the same time... car handles really well but as APE mentioned a stiffer front setting should help it. I didn't get in enough seat time post install last year to get a grasp of it, but have made a couple longer runs this spring. The steering is direct and smooth, not twitchy at all.

What I have found it that the car really grabs the center-line rumble strip when I go to pass, most likely attributed to the wider tires... have others experienced this?
Reply
Old May 10, 2017 | 10:50 AM
  #189  
future62's Avatar
future62
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 559
Likes: 48
From: Charlotte, NC
Wider + stickier tires do increase tramlining.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2017 | 10:29 PM
  #190  
Ape Factory's Avatar
Ape Factory
Thread Starter
Registered Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 323
From: San Antonio, Texas
I'll try to start uploading photos here soon and replace all the bad image links. Photobucket d*cked everyone over.

Last edited by Ape Factory; Jul 2, 2017 at 10:44 AM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
THMotorsports
Brakes/Suspension
1323
Aug 21, 2019 01:11 PM
jsampsell
Brakes & Suspension
115
Nov 14, 2015 06:14 PM
bassy
Wheels & Tires
7
May 31, 2015 03:34 PM
colnajoe
Wheels & Tires
1
Jun 25, 2013 11:52 AM
mogledzinski
Brakes, Suspension, Wheels & Tires
6
Nov 9, 2012 12:28 AM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:30 PM.