Best coilover brands for street use?

B1nks · 03-04-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

They are revalved and with stiffer springs. And Robbie likes his cars setup pretty soft. Different strokes for different folks.

True

batman_4 · 03-05-2010, 12:23 PM

Any opinions/experiences or insight between:

> Ksport Kontrol coil ( http://www.ksportusa.com/asp/coilove...roduct_id=cd01 )
> D2 Racing RS coil ( http://www.d2racing.com/content/products/RS_coilovers )
> BC Racing BR coil ( http://www.bcracing-na.com/bcproduct.html )

Was going Stance but i've waited for them since Dec. 16th and still don't have a definite ETA. These are not the best and i understand but i am in college so i will NOT be spending close to 2k for coils (aka Tein, KW, etc). With that said i kind of like the Ksport but don't know much about them...yet

Edit: seems Stance shipment now "has" actually landed and i would be getting the Stance coils pretty soon. Now do i believe this or not

phelan · 03-05-2010, 12:27 PM

i've heard bad things about BC racing, but i've never used so that's about all i can say.

batman_4 · 03-05-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i've heard bad things about BC racing, but i've never used so that's about all i can say.

same here, never really heard about BC

. Reason i'm leaning towards Ksport is because i've heard of them before through some Honda friends.

Sharif@Forged · 03-05-2010, 01:52 PM

Ksport, D2, BC, Megan all the same genre of coilover. Not my favs at all.

abakja1 · 03-05-2010, 02:03 PM

Megan, BC, and KSport got good reviews when I had my Subaru Legacy GT.
I think BC were designed better of the 3 due to the collar adjustment and tub design.

All in all, if you go for the more affordable CO, look to see how available replacement parts will be and cost. Just in case after 30k miles, you have a leaking strut, you can replace them easily and for about $100.

I had GPMoto Coilovers and they were located in Seattle WA and got great service and replacement parts for my Subie, but I think they were closing down....So bigger companies have staying power, ie Cusco, Tein

G Fo12ce · 03-05-2010, 02:07 PM

Never had them, but a lot of people even on other forums always seem to metion KW in terms of ride and decent trackability.

I've had HKS on the last several cars and really like them as well. The new ones for the Z have an upper mount (not always incl with some KW's) that still has a rubber bushing so it's not as harsh and they are 30 way adjustable. Also the height does not effect the spring rate like some coilovers. I'd look at those too.

batman_4 · 03-05-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

Ksport, D2, BC, Megan all the same genre of coilover. Not my favs at all.

i understand that from reading some of your previous posts. do you have any insight or knowledge on any of them though?

anyways.....looks like i will be waiting for the Stance coils one more week. Hopefully this time they will come in, as they are the coils i want.

fuct · 03-05-2010, 04:59 PM

I had the D2's on my IS300. you get what you pay for. everything from their choice of spring rates to its damping abilty was very unimpressive.

the purple anodizing was purdy, but thats it.

kevr6 · 03-05-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Never had them, but a lot of people even on other forums always seem to metion KW in terms of ride and decent trackability.

I've had HKS on the last several cars and really like them as well. The new ones for the Z have an upper mount (not always incl with some KW's) that still has a rubber bushing so it's not as harsh and they are 30 way adjustable. Also the height does not effect the spring rate like some coilovers. I'd look at those too.

Good info!! I didn't know they had the rubber bushing. That's what I would have liked for the Megan coilovers.
Curious on weather the KWs use a rubber mount also??

I'm learning the hard way. I've only known German vehicle products in the past!! (past cars)

209Z · 03-06-2010, 05:15 PM

tell me why ksport looks exactly like gr+ stance. I know only one vendor that is has Gr+ PRO stance for the 370z. Thinking to get those. If not save up and get the teins. Go big or go home lmao...

bluestyle55 · 03-06-2010, 06:08 PM

Are the KW V3's twin tube or mono tube?

cab83_750 · 03-07-2010, 02:02 AM

In case I can't wait for the Bilsteins, can someone PM me on who has the best price on the BC Coilovers?

Sharif@Forged · 03-07-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z

tell me why ksport looks exactly like gr+ stance. I know only one vendor that is has Gr+ PRO stance for the 370z. Thinking to get those. If not save up and get the teins. Go big or go home lmao...

The dirty little secret is that most of these $1000 coilover sets are made by the same company in china and a different label is slapped on them. We have been approached to carry out own line of brakes and coilovers by the sam companies that make this stuff. We passed. Not enough rd and thought/real testing that goes into many of these products. You would be shocked to know how much those coilovers are imported for.

speedworks · 03-07-2010, 09:41 AM

^^Sharif, since you aren't involved, which companies are made by the same Chinese company. And if they are made at the same factory, do you know if they are made with the same raw materials? We all know that just because they are manufactured (sourced) through the same factory, they can still have different parts. Are you saying they are all the same parts, just different colors/nameplates? And if so, which ones?

03-05-2010, 12:23 PM	#77 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	Any opinions/experiences or insight between: > Ksport Kontrol coil ( http://www.ksportusa.com/asp/coilove...roduct_id=cd01 ) > D2 Racing RS coil ( http://www.d2racing.com/content/products/RS_coilovers ) > BC Racing BR coil ( http://www.bcracing-na.com/bcproduct.html ) Was going Stance but i've waited for them since Dec. 16th and still don't have a definite ETA. These are not the best and i understand but i am in college so i will NOT be spending close to 2k for coils (aka Tein, KW, etc). With that said i kind of like the Ksport but don't know much about them...yet Edit: seems Stance shipment now "has" actually landed and i would be getting the Stance coils pretty soon. Now do i believe this or not __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE Last edited by batman_4; 03-05-2010 at 12:37 PM.

03-05-2010, 12:27 PM	#78 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i've heard bad things about BC racing, but i've never used so that's about all i can say. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-05-2010, 01:52 PM	#80 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Ksport, D2, BC, Megan all the same genre of coilover. Not my favs at all. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

03-05-2010, 02:07 PM	#82 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	Never had them, but a lot of people even on other forums always seem to metion KW in terms of ride and decent trackability. I've had HKS on the last several cars and really like them as well. The new ones for the Z have an upper mount (not always incl with some KW's) that still has a rubber bushing so it's not as harsh and they are 30 way adjustable. Also the height does not effect the spring rate like some coilovers. I'd look at those too. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

03-06-2010, 05:15 PM	#86 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 278	tell me why ksport looks exactly like gr+ stance. I know only one vendor that is has Gr+ PRO stance for the 370z. Thinking to get those. If not save up and get the teins. Go big or go home lmao... __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

03-05-2010, 02:03 PM	#81 (permalink)
abakja1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 351 Drives: STI, MDX, Titan Rep Power: 305	Megan, BC, and KSport got good reviews when I had my Subaru Legacy GT. I think BC were designed better of the 3 due to the collar adjustment and tub design. All in all, if you go for the more affordable CO, look to see how available replacement parts will be and cost. Just in case after 30k miles, you have a leaking strut, you can replace them easily and for about $100. I had GPMoto Coilovers and they were located in Seattle WA and got great service and replacement parts for my Subie, but I think they were closing down....So bigger companies have staying power, ie Cusco, Tein

03-05-2010, 04:59 PM	#84 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	I had the D2's on my IS300. you get what you pay for. everything from their choice of spring rates to its damping abilty was very unimpressive. the purple anodizing was purdy, but thats it.

03-06-2010, 06:08 PM	#87 (permalink)
bluestyle55 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 194 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z B 6M Rep Power: 16	Are the KW V3's twin tube or mono tube? __________________ 2009 370z 6MT Touring w/ Sport Pkg \| Invidia Gemini CBE\| Stillen G3 CAI \| ERZ HFC's \|X-Pel Clear Bra \| 20% Tint

03-07-2010, 02:02 AM	#88 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	In case I can't wait for the Bilsteins, can someone PM me on who has the best price on the BC Coilovers?

03-07-2010, 09:41 AM	#90 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	^^Sharif, since you aren't involved, which companies are made by the same Chinese company. And if they are made at the same factory, do you know if they are made with the same raw materials? We all know that just because they are manufactured (sourced) through the same factory, they can still have different parts. Are you saying they are all the same parts, just different colors/nameplates? And if so, which ones?

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