My Next Upgrade: Suspension

[DeaconFrost]

Which BC Racing model
http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/coilovers

boobs n balls is very interesting

 

[arrowhead]

lol.

mine is the V1 series. if u got money, of course the BR series would be best but for me, V1 also enough. satisfied.

 

[ddv_nk12]

Bro arrowhead, how much did you but the BC V1 for?

 

[keevan]

Tanabe

 

[arrowhead]

i got it when it was relatively unknown here. i paid 2100 for them. but i had to spend a little extra for the right springs. it comes with 8kg front, 6kg rear. good enough for street use imo. i just wanted a little harder where i can bring it down to the tracks.

not mistaken they go for approx 2.4k now.

 

[mADmAN]

so basically 2.4k.....but if wanna go for stiffer springs have to pay somemore??


hhhhmmmm.......


EDIT: oh and where did u get it?? coz i only see 1 seller selling them in marketplace iirc

 

[lmf_kenzo]

Bilstein.

 

[ddv_nk12]

Thanks for the recommendations peeps. I have already requested for free rides to test these setups from JB zth members, hopefully I'' be offered a few rides. Hehe

 

[ddv_nk12]

Hey guys, apparently the JB guys have all different cars. So, how to compare?

 

[alwhitesat]

here are my experiences with adjustable coilovers:

D2: hi-lo soft-hard...very soft also bumpy, very hard sakit pinggang...but handling-wise not bad
hwl: spring softens fast, cornering ok only, but bumps crazily on uneven surface
tanabe "purple": too soft to my liking
apexi ws n1: handling, cornering, stiffness all ok, just that it makes noise perhaps because the spring coils are too thick and they touches each other
cusco "blue": perfect for trackday, not street friendly
ohlins: i think its best for both world, servicing are expensive
bilstein: highway ok, loading people and goods also ok, handling ok, just okay
tein flex: very comfortable, agile, but not aggressive
tein HA: best i have used so far, i prefer stiffer ride, so better than type flex for my liking....very agile, responsive, sharper, not too bumpy

these are my opinions only....also, the are so many factory must be taken into consideration if u want a good handling car, tyres is the most important part.....then only comes all the bars, foams, braking systems....

 

[Izso]

Hey guys, apparently the JB guys have all different cars. So, how to compare?

Ideally it would be best to have a similar platform to compare. But the absorber characteristics are all the same. So as long as you don't test high speed cornering and just remember :

1. Slow drive to test bumpiness
2. Left-right-left-right to test reaction
3. Hard braking and hard acceleration to test frog jumping and nose diving

These will never change regardless of car make. But just remember to take note of the spring rates since different people will have different rates.

 

[x363]

interesting thread... i would go for customised on my next set...

no matter how big a name / brand, they are still mass production; i.e. average for all; not most suitable for your setup...

someone with an EG with B16A might be good combo with 6kg/mm spring rate but it would be "too soft" for an EG with B18C because the "front" is heavier now....

 

[kumar22mostwanted]

TITAN inverted monotube for me :proud:

 

[speed2horizon]

I've personally tested TEIN HR, GAB SS, Ralliart, Hotbits, CUSCO, and a few more brands on my Satria.

Didn't have chances to try on TEIN/CUSCO/OHLINS Monotube Shock absorbers. Finally, i went to Titan. They provide the cheapest Monotube but yet, They are as good... RCS are good, but kinda out of budget...

Give Titan a try. They have a few demo cars to test. If feel not nice, then dun buy...

 

[2899N16]

prefer ohlins roan n track

 

[kariayam]

Well, talking about suspension, u'll never get both worlds of comfort and handling at one time. U have to optimize both 2 to get 50-50 balance or sacrifice either one to get the best out of them. A comfy suspension will not be the best for track or touge, because the springs are soft..

 

[Jackal Liong]

try K sport :)

 

[fazidk]

well for me im currently in my 7th year using titans for my wira...had it services only last year in july (mainly coz im still entitled to d free servicing)..im very happy wiz its performance actually...n wiz d price s well...compared to d established international brands like tein,cusco etc etc...x doubt they r good brands in their own rites but costs of repairing/servicing will b n issue s well s copy/non original parts used...

 

[gtiblues]

how about zerone

 

[yed]

i vote for ISC suspensions. recently i rode with mervyn nakamura on his drift car and the suspension setup is totally awesome. very recommended...