KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Thought I would say hi on this forum, my OH has recently bought a GT86 and I'm gently changing bits and bobs. First picture one other Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Welcome aboard, Kevin. So what bits and bobs have you changed so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Welcome to the Club! Glad you and your other half could join us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks for the welcome, just deciding on some coilovers for the car. Might have to get along to a track day too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 People have a wide-ish variety of coilovers on here. Budget is the main factor really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Yes Lauren budget is a factor, but more important for me is to get the spring rate correct. Too many coilovers are harsh and crashy which might spoil the car, got a couple in mind but need to get some technical info tomorrow. Would like to get it sorted as we are intending to drive round Scotland for a week in August, so must get cracking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 What have you got in mind? The stock spring rates are 3/4kg. But on the flipside more expensive coilovers can work just as well or better with higher spring rates to a point anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Welcome along, nice colour choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 I had a varied selection of suspension on my TA race Evo, varying fron D2, Ohlins and an Ex-tc race set. Am currently looking at Meisterr given the build design and some feedback from some of my friends in motorsport. I know what you mean about spring rates on different systems, and it's good where possible to set up for your own particular driving style. Must say the members on here seem really friendly ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Meister R's like BC's are made in Taiwan. This doesn't necessarily mean it's a bad thing, but I prefer stuff that is made in Japan or Northern Europe as a rule when it comes to suspension. Personal preference and all that. I've heard it said that Meister R's are essentially BC's, but then I have had views from other sources that they are not, so who knows. If it's any help at all, I'm running 5/6kg rate on my Tein Flex's. The ride is mostly better than stock to be fair, though I do have the EFDFC Active Pro which doubtless helps in this respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 I too was interested in the build location of Meister, I found some very interesting information on the technical build tolerances and internal damper components. Was a long read and probably too big to post on here, but it was enough to not dismiss them. I remember being told not to get near D2 stuff when I was competing in TA, but set up and mechanical sympathy play a big part and we had some very surprising results. Will let you folks know the outcome both good or bad ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Coil overs now arrived, so looks like the weekend job is lined up. Hope the control arms come today and then I can do it all together. Will put up some pictures of the progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Welcome along Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Hi Kevin & welcome to the Drivers Club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
