Coilover users and Racing Supras
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m-dub_817;1852851 said:
I don't remember which JIC's, they are the older JIC Magics though, they have been on my car since 2008, I mainly use my car for cruising, I have no track time on this setup. the quality is great, my first set of coilovers but I have ridden in cars with Mugans and HKS coil overs, and the JICs seem to be in the middle of the mugans and HKS coil overs, they keep the wheels on the ground and the ride is solid.
I have some Megan Ez Streets for the mk3 and these are very reasonable for price and performance. The damping can be really stiff for light track use on 9-15 settings and if set around 6-7 it would make a comfortable daily driver. Here are some pics
KWs are ~$2500, and I believe they are remote reservoir for V3.. you pay to play when you want the best. these are actually better than Ohlins and Motons (frequently used by european owners) and some of the other renowned racing suspensions for these cars.
at one of the events I was organizing, I finally had a chance to speak with someone that knows a bunch of the folks that work there, and I'm going to go for sponsorship with them when my car is eventually set up for road racing.
at one of the events I was organizing, I finally had a chance to speak with someone that knows a bunch of the folks that work there, and I'm going to go for sponsorship with them when my car is eventually set up for road racing.
Dylan JZ;1855542 said:
Not likely. Bolded for emphasis and explanation...m-dub_817;1855769 said:
If I were you, I would check with the guys from Speed for Sale (in the vendors section on here), they might be able to offer some insight/experience.
Whatever you choose in the end, please DO NOT go for coilovers from these guys for your MK3 http://ceikaperformance.com/
They have trouble with their suppliers, incorrectly specify their parts for the vehicles they claim them to fit, and basically just spin you a whole heap of BS once you've had the product delivered (after 3 months delay) to avoid support.
HSD have a good reputation, as a modern alternative to the TEIN/CUSCO options etc.
They have trouble with their suppliers, incorrectly specify their parts for the vehicles they claim them to fit, and basically just spin you a whole heap of BS once you've had the product delivered (after 3 months delay) to avoid support.
HSD have a good reputation, as a modern alternative to the TEIN/CUSCO options etc.
I'd say the majority of components for HSD/BC/Stance/Megan/D2/Ksport etc are coming out of the same taiwanese factories, difference being their R&D on matching particular sets to particular vehicles, and after sales support (including repairs/parts). Some of them seem to get the ride heights, damping rates, and spring rates pretty wrong......
Tein, Cusco, HKS etc will always have a better reputation due to their level of R&D and the fact that they've out-lasted many other brands that come and go. There's gotta be a reason for that.
Tein, Cusco, HKS etc will always have a better reputation due to their level of R&D and the fact that they've out-lasted many other brands that come and go. There's gotta be a reason for that.
From what I've read so far ksport looks to be the best "budget" brand coilover on paper. They've got an 18month warranty made from air grade aluminum and they use their stuff in racing application. But right now for me it's JIC or BuddyClub. Zeal if I feel like spending the $$$$ or KW if anyone has them. Btw I've tried contacting all the brands ( JIC, BuddyClub, Zeal, KW, Tein, KSport, Stance) those 4 companies are the only ones who have replied back.
Update:
Buddyclubs are discontinued so they are eliminated. I forgot about SilkRoad their US website is down and I can't read Japanese so I contacted their distributor IntecRacing. They're closed on Monday. KW v3's are NOT made for the mk3 so they're out too. It's down to JIC ( the new ZMS if they're going to be made for the mk3 or FLT-TAR), silkroad if I can get any info, or ZEAL if they're really worth the price difference.
Buddyclubs are discontinued so they are eliminated. I forgot about SilkRoad their US website is down and I can't read Japanese so I contacted their distributor IntecRacing. They're closed on Monday. KW v3's are NOT made for the mk3 so they're out too. It's down to JIC ( the new ZMS if they're going to be made for the mk3 or FLT-TAR), silkroad if I can get any info, or ZEAL if they're really worth the price difference.