Myvi Gab SS Series vs BC Racing V1

[KHNG940413]

Interesting.
I am on my 5th year with myvi icon 1.5SE stock absorber and suspension

Foreman say still very good (I avoid or slow down on unavoidable bumps and potholes)

When come time to change should I stick to stock? Or use any brands that master izso may recommend. As long as within rm 3.5k and below

Looking at 60 40 comfort spec as sometimes I fetch parents out to market easy parking. But most times I drive myself and I am already on anti roll and fsb as well as potenza for cornering

You can try Kyb excel G if you want stock height.Is quite nice and very stable on high speed. And is very affordable. I bought whole set for my myvi for 400+. I will buy another set for my jazz also. Very satisfied

If you are going to more sport Coilover is you option since there is a lot of setting you can do with it if you buy a fully adjustable one.

 

[parakey]

Looks like this used differential was bone dry in grease !

Grease in a BMW rear diff?

 

[Izso]

Very high praise coming from OCD guy like. Hopefully if i mention Iszo name to Ah Sim, i can get some special discounts :D. BTW now i have to settle my rear differential case, the fxcking wheel locked up yesterday when i test driven it on trunk road. Looks like this used differential was bone dry in grease !

Thanks,
Ken

Nah, Ah Sim might remember a Sylphy with Impul suspension that he rebuilt, he won't know Izso.

Interesting.
I am on my 5th year with myvi icon 1.5SE stock absorber and suspension

Foreman say still very good (I avoid or slow down on unavoidable bumps and potholes)

When come time to change should I stick to stock? Or use any brands that master izso may recommend. As long as within rm 3.5k and below

Looking at 60 40 comfort spec as sometimes I fetch parents out to market easy parking. But most times I drive myself and I am already on anti roll and fsb as well as potenza for cornering

First of all, I'm not a master. There are tonnes of people in this forum that are waaaaaaaaaaaay more qualified for that title. But if you insist on calling me master I insist on master-sifu fees of RM50 per month.

Secondly what you like is purely up to you. If you like the stock ride - stick with it. If you want adjustability, get coilovers (at the risk of losing comfort). etc. It's such a personal thing la.. you need to decide yourself what you want from your suspension.

 

[Mitevo7]

Grease in a BMW rear diff?

To angry when i was typing that, its the rear differential lubricant.

Thanks,
Ken

 

[leinnz]

Interesting.
I am on my 5th year with myvi icon 1.5SE stock absorber and suspension

Foreman say still very good (I avoid or slow down on unavoidable bumps and potholes)

When come time to change should I stick to stock? Or use any brands that master izso may recommend. As long as within rm 3.5k and below

Looking at 60 40 comfort spec as sometimes I fetch parents out to market easy parking. But most times I drive myself and I am already on anti roll and fsb as well as potenza for cornering

Me too is planning to changed the absorber. would prefer to retain the springs though. just recently replaced Front absorber mounting as it already worned out.

 

[Mitevo7]

Nah, Ah Sim might remember a Sylphy with Impul suspension that he rebuilt, he won't know Izso.


First of all, I'm not a master. There are tonnes of people in this forum that are waaaaaaaaaaaay more qualified for that title. But if you insist on calling me master I insist on master-sifu fees of RM50 per month.

Secondly what you like is purely up to you. If you like the stock ride - stick with it. If you want adjustability, get coilovers (at the risk of losing comfort). etc. It's such a personal thing la.. you need to decide yourself what you want from your suspension.

Then i will say dude with a Nissan Slyphy with rebuilt Impul absorber.

Thanks,
Ken

 

[jaeger]

Hi SifuSifu,
I wanted to change to adjustable as I've been using sport springs and now I want to take it to the next level. But I'm not sure which coilovers to go for. As I've been told BC Racing have better quality and built compared to Gab SS.
Even though with the better build and quality. People still recommend the GAB SS cause the after sales service is much easier and faster compared to BC Racing.

And I also want to know which coilovers is better in terms of performance, ride comfort and handling between this two.
Much help is appreciated ☺️

If you ask for the best performance, handling & comfort, without going the electronic damper & magnetic suspension route, 1st place = Koni FSD, 2nd = TEIN. TEIN is famous for making high quality comfy suspension with great handling.

Since you're talking bout Myvi, Koni & FSD aren't available, mostly cuz most Myvi's buyers want cheaper parts like BC Racing, Ftuned, & GAB, & the lack of technology (That exists in better brands) translate into more sportiness at the price of comfort.

(Yes, I said BC Racing's cheaper cuz at the same budget, you can get TEIN EnduraPro PLUS, which is an adjustable shock instead of adjustable coilover, but with better techonological features.)

TEIN has a custom suspension program, but that's expensive cuz of lack of economies of scale/minimum quantity order. A good compromise for your case is KYB RS Pro (RM1K+). Sadly when I called KYB & wanted to buy for my Myvi Icon, they don't make it anymore, probably cuz they've lost to the higher adjustability that other brands offer.

Myvi buyers are either willing to pay much less for outdated OEM tech, or more for adjustability just for the sake of it & tight fitment (slammed ride height). Hence the saying that adjustables aren't comfy, which is true in the Myvi context.

Unless, market demand changes & buyers no longer value those things, but prioritize comfort & handling & don't mind paying more. Cuz no point in higher adjustability if the softest setting is still rock hard & lack luxury refinement, or have quality issues like durability & corrossion resistance etc. All those need tech.