Racing Logic Hyper Street Coilovers Review
My long serving D2 coilovers were in need of a replacement, I had seen good feedback on Racing Logic products on other sites and witnessed them in action on the Low Brain PS13 I decided to buy a set for myself.
After a quick email conversation it was suggested that the F10/R6 spring-rates would be most suitable for my needs, although F8/R5 & F12/R6 are also available.
Although I had not heard of this Australian company until recently I hope this review will help lessen their obscurity in the Honda scene as this is by no means a measure of the quality of the goods or service, which is very high.
Initial impression
The shocks are packaged within a large sturdy box that kept them safe during their -super quick- transit to me.
Included within the package is not only the coilovers, but also pair of C-spanners and stickers, as well as the optional dust-proof knobs for adjusting the damping.
Quality
As soon as I held the first coilover I removed they felt solid and sturdy in my had, with a high quality feeling finish. They are the typical monotube design making them look already familiar.
I like my car low and with the twin-perch construction utilised within the design this will easily be achieved using Hyper Streets. Twin-perch design means that the entire damper unit sits lower and the spring preload and shock length may remain the same giving the best quality ride whilst allowing for low.
Fitting
The fitting took only a little over one hour as all the parts lined up and fitted perfectly first time.
Comparing the Racing Logics and D2s they appear to be a little longer, I was not running the D2s at their maximum lowness anyway so I don't expect this difference in length to cause any problems achieving my desired -stupid- height that I am accustom to.
The rears are overall slightly longer, but have the potential for adjustment lower than the D2s.
Adjustment
The damping is adjustable in 32 increments. As well as the green alloy caps 4 knobs that secure to the knurled area to adjust on the fly are included too. I used the knobs to adjust the damping, it is very clear to feel the difference in the steps when adjusted and driven. The adjustment also feels very linear and each extra turn feels just a touch progressively firmer/softer.
An area that I wasn't sure of was which way the knob was turned to active which damping characteristic, as the D2s were clockwise to increase firmness, but my Koni Yellows were the opposite...However a quick email sorted that right out and they were indeed the same as the D2s and all other monotube type in that they get firmer with a clockwise turn.
Ride
The only dedicated coilovers I've used are the D2s and in comparison the Racing Logics are so much better. The ride is much less shaky and uncomfortable and the damping is controlled much nicer. I always found the D2s to be quite poorly damped and often jerky, with the RLs there is no such problem, the ride is amazing, I almost forget I'm really low.
I ramped the damping up to 32 thinking the ride would suffer but really it was very good, better than my D2s on their middle setting for sure, but at 17 all round right now its perfect for me.
Support
Racing Logic were nothing but speedy and helpful to any questions I had, I really appreciate good service like that and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade.
