So I got the coilovers on and set up. Did a longer drive today and I'm not so sure they are for me. It's as I feared I think the
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11-13-2016, 02:03 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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First drive with powertrix coilover
So I got the coilovers on and set up. Did a longer drive today and I'm not so sure they are for me. It's as I feared I think the rates are just too high for me, especially the rear. Going over some humps in freeway you can get airborne off your seat once the rear goes over, similar to what happens in a heavy duty truck with the bed unloaded. Over small ripple bumps and bots dots they feel good and maybe even less jarring than oem but I'm not sure I can take the trade off. Nothing against the built quality or anything there, all that looks nice quality.
So a nice product but maybe not the right product for me. I have a track event dec5 so I'll probably keep them until after that unless I get an offer before then and can switch it out in time and then I think I'll consider what I was thinking before and try the rs-r. |
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1. I'd drive them for a bit to let the suspension settle before making a final decision.
2. Have you adjusted any of the dampening settings? |
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Springs are the 12/11 swifts that are speced. Dampers are at full soft.
Option thanks for your opinion but it's not needed. You seem to enjoy driving a super firm car on the street, I don't. I was after a setup that can match oem for daily driving and then be firmed up for track use. This for me doesn't fit. Why would I need a different vehicle if overall happy with the oem? Yes air of the seat not the car getting air but again adding comprehension sucks. I'll try slowing the rear rebound as it seems it is bucking but also with every other manufacture running in the 8-9k rears this might be why. Now the shocks are obviously better than oem as they are smoother over bots dots and ripples, so it's just the wrong setup for me which is why I think the rs-r might fit my needs more, same oem rates but better monotube dampers and adjustable. Last edited by Jhill; 11-13-2016 at 06:39 PM. |
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Hopefully u like them at the track, but if not and you end up selling them let me know.
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How much did you lower the car?
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I would call Charles up and talk with him. He can get it the way you want it. Everybody has a different opinion on what is good. He can fix you up. That is the advantage of having coilovers.
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Assuming installation was all correct, I second what Spooler said on giving it some more seat time first. Going from stock rate and rubber top mount to your current rate and pillow ball mount is going to be a jump in sensation.
Not discounting your feeling, just think it's a good idea to let it sink in a little further before changing again.
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Yea Charles is a cool guy which is why I decided to try these even knowing the rates seemed higher than I wanted. Again not a bad product at all and the dampers feel very good just some harshness over freeway splits etc. I do think the rebound is a bit fast so that doesn't help with the bucking so I'll have to play with that. Oddly they did appear to be a little smoother on the way home even though there really should be a break in but maybe it's settling a little. I'll give them a week and then decide. What price do you think would be fair (above poster). Oh and I went with the SS line and they are quiet with the rubber vs solid mounts so that is a plus (for me) they definitely are quiet. If the offer is right I may just go for the rsr as that probably fits my needs better. |
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I'm going to get my Powertrix installed by Charles next weekend so I'll give my input on them as well, although Ive heard nothing but great things about them and I'm looking forward to going airborne off my seat lol. I do like a stiff and firm ride tho but hopefully these aren't super crazy.
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Coilover set up doesnt happen overnight. Takes a multiple runs with multiple dialing of your prefered dumping set up. Plus including adjusting the height. Been using my coilovers for about 4k now and Im still experimenting on different set up On different driving conditions.
Get a pen and notebook log in your different set up until you find whats best for you. Ive learned coilovers are not a typical plug and play. You need to learn it to fit with your driving behavior. Over all I find the coilovers are much better ride feel than OEM but if your considering to change to RS-R it wont be any different if you dont have the patience to learn it. Just sell your powertrix coilovers. Coilovers might not be for you. If you do intend to sell I might be of interest as I heard good things about this coilovers. |
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