Who's running Coilovers?

pugheaven · 8 Feb 2013 at 13:13

Contemplating a nice set this spring, got a few in mind for the RX8, however anyone running any and happy with the performance?

p1RATE · 8 Feb 2013 at 13:27

For the track or the road?

--Mike-- · 8 Feb 2013 at 13:31

I've got AP coilovers on the Mini. The ride has certainly improved at higher speeds but at slower speeds it seems to be a bit more 'bouncy' - not that the Mini is renowned for comfort.

These coilovers are only height adjustable so I just brought them down to improve the looks, but added adjustable rear control arms to bring the camber back in line.

pugheaven · 8 Feb 2013 at 13:40

Basically for road use, but intend on going on track days this year, 3-4 maybe. Haven't done one in a fair few years now... but I know that a rear damper is leaking at the moment and I'll replace soon anyway so thinking picking up a nice set, dropping just 10mm but stiffening it up a little as well...

pugheaven · 21 Mar 2013 at 17:50

Well, new coilovers being fitted next Thursday, lets see how they go... I personally think this RX8 is a little sloppy than I'd have liked, and plus with a bust spring now and a leaky damper, time to replace them all! Went with BC racing BC BR series: Won't be dropping it much at all really, maybe an inch tops, but will be setting for a stiffer ride, not too much as I want the road ride to be decent, but certainly stiffer than at the moment

The Running Man · 21 Mar 2013 at 18:34

Keep us updated, the blown shocker --> coilovers/new bilsteins/ Koni adjustables is a constant question in my mind...

Clarkey · 21 Mar 2013 at 18:42

HSD MonoPro here, superb IMO. Ride isn't bad at all, a little firmer than an M sport, perfectly civilised.

Haze · 21 Mar 2013 at 18:47

I had FK coilovers on my megane, handling was epic, ride quality very hard

Phil W · 21 Mar 2013 at 18:55

I plan on getting coilovers for my vRS, not so much to 'slam' it or make it handle on rails, just because replacing with new stock stuff is £600+!

pugheaven · 21 Mar 2013 at 18:57

Phil W said:
I plan on getting coilovers for my vRS, not so much to 'slam' it or make it handle on rails, just because replacing with new stock stuff is £600+!

Exactly, it was gonna cost a bomb to replace with Mazda OEM, so why bother? Might as well have something nice and new :eek:

Simon · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:01

Koni replacement dampers are often 90% of the maximum potential of coilovers but straight out of the box.

Relentless81 · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:01

I'm getting a set of eibach springs for my Accord I dont see the point in coilovers for my needs but I do see why others buy them

Matt82 · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:07

uprated springs on old dampers is likely to be a very bad thing IME

as for coilovers, unless you spend mega bucks its a bit of a waste of time. the thing i dislike most is tht the spring rates are nearly always sky high.... and then you get the brands like AP or vmaxx (ie ebay cheapies) which are a generic spring/damper with various mounts welded on to make that damper fit onto any car.

GT3 · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:26

For fast road, can't go wrong with Bilstein Sport dampers, slightly stiffer springs and OEM replacement bushes.

That's what I'm going to use on my 205 GTI.

The Running Man · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:31

Simon said:
Koni replacement dampers are often 90% of the maximum potential of coilovers but straight out of the box.

Thing is you would be as well doing the springs too. and that puts you from 300-400 quid to 500-600 quid which is the same as coilovers:/

schumi84 · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:32

pugheaven said:
Well, new coilovers being fitted next Thursday, lets see how they go... I personally think this RX8 is a little sloppy than I'd have liked, and plus with a bust spring now and a leaky damper, time to replace them all! Went with BC racing BC BR series: Won't be dropping it much at all really, maybe an inch tops, but will be setting for a stiffer ride, not too much as I want the road ride to be decent, but certainly stiffer than at the moment

I believe these are the ones I have on the 200, 8/6 variety. Have got them set to the softest setting and they're pretty firm but tbh I can live with it.

sovietspybob · 21 Mar 2013 at 19:35

I've got BC racing BR's on my scooby. Just make sure you get the correct spring rate for what your doing, BR are really good and will put on pretty much any spring rate you want and valve the dampers to suit.

I really like the BC's but the only issue i've got is there isn't enough droop with them which in retrospect i should have got the extended damper ones but hey live and learn.

LizardKing · 21 Mar 2013 at 20:02

Tein HA's here, ridiculously hard for road usage,
i hear good things about the BR's and very tempted to change to them myself.

pugheaven · 21 Mar 2013 at 20:10

GT3 said:
For fast road, can't go wrong with Bilstein Sport dampers, slightly stiffer springs and OEM replacement bushes.

That's what I'm going to use on my 205 GTI.

I went Spax adjustables on my Pug 205 with a 50mm drop, think it was one spline on the torsion bar if memory serves... Piccy of your Pug please ;-)

As for these coilovers, can't wait to get them on tbh...

"andy" · 21 Mar 2013 at 20:29

The Running Man said:
Thing is you would be as well doing the springs too. and that puts you from 300-400 quid to 500-600 quid which is the same as coilovers:/

But would have more or better damping adjustability than the £600 equivelant (koni) coilovers though