Coilover time, need help
Feb 15, 2008, 06:16 AM
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Define too soft. To some too soft is the sub 100# per inch springs on old GMs that let the car wallow from one turn to another. For other folks it means not being able to keep the car from rolling 2" on Kumho 710s in The Carousel at Mid Ohio.
All suspension is a trade off. Mitsu gave us a very VERY good all around system right out of the box. The cars handle very well with pretty good ride from jump but could be a bit softer. If you want that caddy ride and razors edge handling you are most likely not going to get it. Then again you may be one of those folks who likes the huge bar theory of suspension management as well...
In short, know what you want your car to do, study what is available and what those given systems offer and if you can get your butt in a car as close to yours as possible with as many of the systems you consider before you buy.
All suspension is a trade off. Mitsu gave us a very VERY good all around system right out of the box. The cars handle very well with pretty good ride from jump but could be a bit softer. If you want that caddy ride and razors edge handling you are most likely not going to get it. Then again you may be one of those folks who likes the huge bar theory of suspension management as well...
In short, know what you want your car to do, study what is available and what those given systems offer and if you can get your butt in a car as close to yours as possible with as many of the systems you consider before you buy.
soft is i am on swift springs( evo 9 not mr version ) now with stock dampers and the car is to soft. when i drag at the track it squats and is all over the place.
Feb 15, 2008, 06:31 AM
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If your all about drag racing then the Apexi may be for you. Dave tells me they are very light and as I recall he found quicker times with just bolting them on.
They also offer some new braces that replace some under car parts that cut a lot of weight as well.
They also offer some new braces that replace some under car parts that cut a lot of weight as well.
Feb 15, 2008, 01:47 PM
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We highly recommend these. So does AMS.
Engineered and tested for the U.S market, Manufacturered in Japan.
Introducing the Endura-Tech Coilovers!!!
Endura-Tech Company Info:
Endura-Tech products are offered by NHK Intex Corp., which is in turn part of NHK Spring Co., Ltd.,
the world's largest manufacturer of springs. Their diversified technology based products include precision
valve springs, suspension systems, shock absorbers and sway bar. Endura-Tech of NHK Intex Corp.
coordinates the entire manufacturing process from simultaneous engineering to testing, manufacturing
and logistics.
Engineered and tested for the U.S market, Manufacturered in Japan.
The Endura-Tech coilovers feature:
• A twin tube structure
• Come with front pillow ball upper mounts with camber plate adjustment
• 10-way dampening adjustment
• Lower bracket height adjustability prevents having to adjust the spring
seat offering maximum suspension travel
• Front Spring rates are 7kg (392 lbs./in)
• Rear Spring rates are 5kg (280 lbs./in)
Custom Spring rates are also available upon request.
Shock dyno results
Engineered and tested for the U.S market, Manufacturered in Japan.
Introducing the Endura-Tech Coilovers!!!
Endura-Tech Company Info:
Endura-Tech products are offered by NHK Intex Corp., which is in turn part of NHK Spring Co., Ltd.,
the world's largest manufacturer of springs. Their diversified technology based products include precision
valve springs, suspension systems, shock absorbers and sway bar. Endura-Tech of NHK Intex Corp.
coordinates the entire manufacturing process from simultaneous engineering to testing, manufacturing
and logistics.
Engineered and tested for the U.S market, Manufacturered in Japan.
The Endura-Tech coilovers feature:
• A twin tube structure
• Come with front pillow ball upper mounts with camber plate adjustment
• 10-way dampening adjustment
• Lower bracket height adjustability prevents having to adjust the spring
seat offering maximum suspension travel
• Front Spring rates are 7kg (392 lbs./in)
• Rear Spring rates are 5kg (280 lbs./in)
Custom Spring rates are also available upon request.
Shock dyno results
