jrtcbmw
09-06-2006, 02:43 PM
I am going to buying coilovers very soon. I was wondering if i could get some imput on the different coilover systems available. I am going to be doing a lot of tracking of the car. Basically put down the coilover system and what is good about them and what is bad about them and if they are a good track set up.
-Jason
ChrisAutoWerks
09-06-2006, 02:52 PM
I am going to buying coilovers very soon. I was wondering if i could get some imput on the different coilover systems available. I am going to be doing a lot of tracking of the car. Basically put down the coilover system and what is good about them and what is bad about them and if they are a good track set up.
-Jason
Jason, we are distributors of TC Kline Racing products. They have multiple Coilover kits from mild to wild. From mild they have the TC Kline Single Adjust Coilovers which you can choose your own spring rates which are matched up to Koni Yellow Adjustable shocks. Then there's the TC Kline Dual Adjust Coilovers, which are bound and rebound adjustable with your choice of spring rates. Finally there's the Pro Race coilover system. These provide the most precise high and low speed damping available.
Personally I have the TC Kline S/A Coilovers with 450lb/in coils on the front and 500 lb/in coils on the rear. I drive on rather bumpy roads and I don't feel it's too harsh and I don't notice any skipping under braking, but I can also take a corner like I'm on rails.
Finally, there is a reason why both Josh and I run on TC Kline suspension, they're one of the best and have great quality.
jrtcbmw
09-06-2006, 02:57 PM
on the S/A coilovers do they include camber plates?
ChrisAutoWerks
09-06-2006, 03:04 PM
on the S/A coilovers do they include camber plates?
They do not. I'm using the factory strut mounts right now. Going to upgrade to TC Kline CP soon.
jrtcbmw
09-06-2006, 03:09 PM
how much do the s/a coils cost and the camber plates cost?
thejlevie
09-06-2006, 05:39 PM
The OP's question sort of says to me that he/she has little or no track experience. A Novice, Beginner, or Intermediate doesn't need to even be thinking about coil-over and/or camber plates. Just drive the car with the stock suspension until your skills improve to the point that the suspension and tires have become the limiting factor. Then you'll have a real good idea of what you want, and why.
jrtcbmw
09-06-2006, 07:40 PM
The OP's question sort of says to me that he/she has little or no track experience. A Novice, Beginner, or Intermediate doesn't need to even be thinking about coil-over and/or camber plates. Just drive the car with the stock suspension until your skills improve to the point that the suspension and tires have become the limiting factor. Then you'll have a real good idea of what you want, and why.
I know what i am looking for in a suspension system. I am really just looking for more options then your typical set up and also trying to see the different track suspension available.
yafayu
09-06-2006, 08:39 PM
Ground Control has their School/Track kit which has modified(shorten) Koni with Eibach ERS(Eibach Race Spring) also you can pick your desire spring rate and this kit come with complete front assemblies
GC also has coilover conversion kit($399) for E36, it's similar to real coilover but still do the job. If you're just began to track go for this kit and get yourself set of Koni SA
I've heard alot good thing about TC Kline and especially their rear "VVS alloy" spring it can be used with rear height adjuster as well as OEM type setups.
here's the linkhttp://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=537/CA=9
jrtcbmw
09-06-2006, 08:58 PM
Ground Control has their School/Track kit which has modified(shorten) Koni with Eibach ERS(Eibach Race Spring) also you can pick your desire spring rate and this kit come with complete front assemblies
GC also has coilover conversion kit($399) for E36, it's similar to real coilover but still do the job. If you're just began to track go for this kit and get yourself set of Koni SA
I've heard alot good thing about TC Kline and especially their rear "VVS alloy" spring it can be used with rear height adjuster as well as OEM type setups.
here's the linkhttp://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=537/CA=9
Yeah i have been looking into groundcontrol. thats one of my options and one of my top choices so far. TCKlien is up there as well.
Im just looking for other options if there are any.
yafayu
09-07-2006, 07:21 AM
one more here,
TEIN Basic coilover(around $900 and it's top quality in Japanese market)
KW suspension(sponsor for WTCC, more popular in Euro)
Yeah i have been looking into groundcontrol. thats one of my options and one of my top choices so far. TCKlien is up there as well.
Im just looking for other options if there are any.
jrtcbmw
09-07-2006, 02:44 PM
i was looking at the tein super streets with the pillow mount. and some of the KW coils as well.