best coilovers ?


abunai888 said:
damn :angry: i didnt know that !
anyway i have already ordered skunk2 pro s...
but thanx blinx !!:nice:
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I installed a set of those on an EG not too long ago, good quality suspension, a tad stiff/firm but an excellent performer :nice:
 
blinx9900 said:
I installed a set of those on an EG not too long ago, good quality suspension, a tad stiff/firm but an excellent performer :nice:
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thanx again :)
i was a little anxius about my choice on skunk2 pro s's...
cant wait put them on !
 
wouldn't recommend tein tbh, every set i've ever seen over these shores (coming over on imports etc) have not lasted long on uk roads. They're very cheap compared to other models, and dont last anywhere near as long.
It's all about the brand for them really rather than quality.

I'd recommend cusco coilovers as i've used them in the past and they're very good. What YOU think is best is up to you though, as everyone has a different opinion, and it all depends how/where you drive.
 
abunai888 said:
thanx again :)
i was a little anxius about my choice on skunk2 pro s's...
cant wait put them on !
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Actually to be more specific my experience was on the Pro-C which is the damping adjustable model, either way im sure the Pro-S will also be good, perhaps not as stiff maybe which is a good thing imo ;)
 
My coilover life-cycle would go like this. (and has, 2/3 of the way)
Stock
PIC Select
Remote reservior moton

Anything that would be beyond the abilities of PIC coilovers (top level time attack and/or sponsored track racing), one would be serious enough to buy an even more widely adjustable Moton setup.

I feel PIC is the best buy for quality, options (you choose-it spring rates), and customer service. Anywhere near the $1000 price range and beyond, I would recommend PIC. They don't break down, the springs are very well matched to the dampers, the rebound dampening adjustment is linear between the 8 levels, and the material selection and build quality is top notch.
 
I would have to say function and forms type2. I have owned a lot of coilovers and F&F T2 are hands down the best ride
 
Dino-Spumoni said:
My coilover life-cycle would go like this. (and has, 2/3 of the way)
Stock
PIC Select
Remote reservior moton

Anything that would be beyond the abilities of PIC coilovers (top level time attack and/or sponsored track racing), one would be serious enough to buy an even more widely adjustable Moton setup.

I feel PIC is the best buy for quality, options (you choose-it spring rates), and customer service. Anywhere near the $1000 price range and beyond, I would recommend PIC. They don't break down, the springs are very well matched to the dampers, the rebound dampening adjustment is linear between the 8 levels, and the material selection and build quality is top notch.
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Bringing this thread alive in here.
Ive been hearing very nice opinions on the PIC setup, and i thought, only 8 dampening levels wasnt few coparing to other setups, nut how many time you move it really?
What about apexi N1 EXV?
Other setup very used in USA is the kni/GC (i think they are eibach springs) combo that gives the option of using exte nded tophats.

Dino what are your opinions on teh last one?

Thanks.
 
On the Koni/GC setup? It's very, very good. In the same league as PIC. As far as I've heard, the customer service and reliability are both very good. I do know that the owners of PIC, a few years ago, were gunning for Koni/GC's spot as the #1 track setup in the US.

I don't see the benefits of the extended top hats unless you are show-car low, which is detrimental to performance.

As far as PIC's 8 dampening adjustment, they are special because each level is distinctly different. You can feel a change in all 8 levels and the change is the same. Other coilovers that boast 32 levels of dampening adjustment will only show 4 or 5 distinctly different settings when put on a shock dyno.
 
i had a set of d2's on a previous ek4 and they were quite a good unit.. curently running cusco zero1's, pretty pleased with them so far
 
Dino-Spumoni said:
On the Koni/GC setup? It's very, very good. In the same league as PIC. As far as I've heard, the customer service and reliability are both very good. I do know that the owners of PIC, a few years ago, were gunning for Koni/GC's spot as the #1 track setup in the US.

I don't see the benefits of the extended top hats unless you are show-car low, which is detrimental to performance.

As far as PIC's 8 dampening adjustment, they are special because each level is distinctly different. You can feel a change in all 8 levels and the change is the same. Other coilovers that boast 32 levels of dampening adjustment will only show 4 or 5 distinctly different settings when put on a shock dyno.
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Very nice feedback.
Waht do you think about apexi n1`s?
Im visiting my brother in LA on ocober and looking for the best possible setup (around 1k max.) for the ek.
I used to have tein SS on my EK4 but i wanna try something different.

Thanks
 
Okay - having worked my way through somewhere in the region of 100 coilover setups on various cars and having spent years setting up, testing and competing i have compiled a small list

Basic justification for reasoning is beside the coilover

Fast Road/Track now and then

Cusco Zero1 - shite if you wanna keep your fillings, very crashy, but awesome on the track

D2 - SHITE - no explanation needed

K-Sport - see D2 for explanation

Teins - rusty crashy heaps of ****, not worth the price of the cardboard box they come in

HKS Hipermax II - the daddy, fantastic handling, ride quality and overall useability

Koni - again fantastic, not much use if you want the slammed look but a damn good coilover unit

Ohlins - mine were supplied by Aurok - Ohlins UK to the total of £7.5k and i will never ever get over having to sell them, just by far the best setup i have and will probably ever own

TA Tecknics - crashy, non adjustable, but good if you want slammed for buttons

no doubt there is a **** load more, will update as i remember them

as said, im not going all technical cos it will just piss some people off - such as those who think sleeves, D2's, etc are good or even fntastic - my suggestion to those is to go and try out some really good setups and learn something about chassis dynamics and prepping a car for competition use
 
Dino-Spumoni said:
My coilover life-cycle would go like this. (and has, 2/3 of the way)
Stock
PIC Select
Remote reservior moton

Anything that would be beyond the abilities of PIC coilovers (top level time attack and/or sponsored track racing), one would be serious enough to buy an even more widely adjustable Moton setup.

I feel PIC is the best buy for quality, options (you choose-it spring rates), and customer service. Anywhere near the $1000 price range and beyond, I would recommend PIC. They don't break down, the springs are very well matched to the dampers, the rebound dampening adjustment is linear between the 8 levels, and the material selection and build quality is top notch.
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OHLINS DFV

DC5 at Sepang with DFV
YouTube - Traction Circle Club 8 June 2009 Best Lap


http://www.ek9.org/forum/suspension/16998-tein-msv-monoflex-versus-ohlins-dfv.html
 
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I've been reading all the reviews on PIC and i wanna purchase some, do you know who is a dealer in the UK or who can get them in?

I agree with whats been said about cusco's sooo crashy on the street, but on the track they're almost the best.
 
sorry to bump this thread. im looking to buy a new coilover set up just dont no what to get! budget would be say £1500 not looking for d2/bc etc
 
egshane said:
sorry to bump this thread. im looking to buy a new coilover set up just dont no what to get! budget would be say £1500 not looking for d2/bc etc
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K's circuit/grams N1 had some brand new Spoon Showa N1's for around that price iirc. Surley they will be suitable lol.
 
egshane said:
sorry to bump this thread. im looking to buy a new coilover set up just dont no what to get! budget would be say £1500 not looking for d2/bc etc
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Give Meister R a call about their new Nitron developed SRV units. :nice:
 
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