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i have three cars requiring coilovers (i have too many projects, i know)
They are: 1. daily toy GSLSE w/ FC subframe 2. GSL rally car thing w/ FC subframe 3. RX-2 w/ FC subframe This presents me with three seperate "needs" from a coilover as well. Ill break it down a little but what i am looking for is experience with different companies. Perhaps start forming a suspension FAQ sticky of some sort... I have been looking at Stance, TEIN, etc to fit my applications. How are they for rebuilding? valving options? adjustment? most of my experience has been with Bilsteins, and I have loved them. For the dirt/gravel, i have som 8" travel 40mm inverted bilteins on custom bodies and a 225lb spring w/ 5lb helper. But for pavement rally / hillclimb i need something shorter stroke, higher spring rate but still very durable. I might end up making another set valved and a higher spring rate but still of the 40mm bilstein variety. For the GSLSE, its a daily toy, but i still like to have fun with it. Im considering the Stance option for the price honestly. The coilover option gives me the adjustment i need with the FC subframe (pillowball mounts, ride height) and the 2.5" spring clearance is nice. The Rx-2 is somewhat of a half hearted track car. Not sure what route to take here. She is very light so the FC coilovers as shipped might not have a suitable spring rate.
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Bilstein's 3000GT struts are valved really well for tarmac stuff. I'm running them with 700# springs up front and they feel great. Build you're own housings of course.. They are short enough to run whatever ride height you might want.
dimensions: http://ryanizer.blogspot.com/2008/07...-for-s14s.html dyno (blue trace): http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...shockdynos.png
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