Let's talk coilovers

[B-Man]

I haven't seen a general coilover thread, so let's do it. I'm looking for a thread similar to the 19T variant thread to get opinions and real world data if available. Let's keep it to 3S specific for now then maybe get into the Evo setups with the Supercar Adapters.

links are just for example, not necessarily cheapest

Tein:
Flex: Tein Flex AWD - Suspension - Pampena Motorsports
Spring Rate (F): 671lbs/in (12kgf/mm)
Spring Rate Adj Range (R): +2.0~-2.0lbs/in (112~-112kgf/mm)
Spring Rate (R): 336lbs/in (6kgf/mm)
Spring Rate Adj Range (F): +4.0~-2.0lbs/in (224~-112kgf/mm)

Benefits:EDFC, 16-Way adjustable, Spring compression/ride height separate

Cost: Expensive (comparatively)

Ksport
Couple different versions:
Kontrol Pro: KSport Kontrol Pro Damper System Coilovers - Suspension - Pampena Motorsports
GT Pro: KSport GT Pro Damper System Coilovers - Suspension - Pampena Motorsports
SPRING RATES:
Front: 8.7kg
Rear: 7.2kg

Benefits: Cheap, 36-Way adjustable, 1-year warranty

Cost: Leak/quality (fixed in newest revision?), QC and build variations

Megans
Supercar Engineering
SPRING RATES:
F: 62mm ID; 180mm length; 12 kg/mm (671lbs/in)
R: 62mm ID; 200mm length; 8 kg/mm (447lbs/in)

DAMPER SPECS:
F: 120mm stroke; 260mm length; M2 valving code
R: 115mm stroke; 240mm length; A1 valving code

Benefits: Cheap, 32-way adjustable, 1-year warranty

Cost: any?

Ninja Performance
http://www.ninjaperformance.com/prod...k73v4kes37jmg2
Spring Rate: Front 670lb/in(12kg) / Rear 447lb/in(8kg)

Benefits: Cheap, 32-way adjustable

Cost: any?

KW Variant 3
Supercar Engineering

Benefits: Compression/rebound seperate, Spring compression/ride height separate, 14-way adjustable

Cost: Expensive

BC Racing
BR Series: http://store.pampenamotorsports.com/...-coilover.html
RAM Series: http://store.pampenamotorsports.com/...-coilover.html

Never heard of these until I stumbled upon them at Pampena's site

CX Racing
http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...gory_Code=COVR
SPRING RATE:
Front 12kg(670lb/in) / Rear 8kg(447lb/in)

Benefits: Dirt cheap (seen as low as $650 new)

Cost: Get what you pay for?

D2
http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co...ers_3000gt.htm

Benefits: 32-way adjustment

Costs: Any?



Please link to any I missed.

[FeaRpb]

On the KSPORTS from what I heave HEARD, the leaking issue has been fixed since than and the new revisions don't leak.

[B-Man]

Updated in first post, looking for more confirmation.

[BigTyla]

I had Ksports on my 3S for four years without leaks, but I was not pleased with the overall quality of their coilovers. I've been in cars with coilover setups before so came to expect a rough ride, but have never felt a ride more harsh than what these Ksports provided. It was borderline dangerous at highway speeds going over bridges as the car would slide all over the place because the springs were so stiff. It did improve handling in turns, but I would never sacrifice safety for a little better perfomance in those conditions.

[B-Man]

Can you compare them to, say, megans? or Tein's?

[j2k4]

Like to hear about Ohlins, Bilsteins, etc., too.

[B-Man]

Like to hear about Ohlins, Bilsteins, etc., too.

AFAIK, they don't make 3S specific coilovers.

[BigTyla]

Can you compare them to, say, megans? or Tein's?

VR4Rob has Teins in his car. If you want I could ask him for a ride and give a comparison.

[niterydr]

Could we potentially split this into two categories:
1) 3/s bolt on
2) Evo bolt on with evo-3/s adapters

[B-Man]

VR4Rob has Teins in his car. If you want I could ask him for a ride and give a comparison.

That'd be awesome. I'd like to get more quantitative data if possible. What were your settings at? Spring pre-load high? Damping high?