Daninplymouth 61 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 Hi, it looks like I will be ordering my coilovers shortly to lower the car I’m just after people’s opinions on the what the best set around £1000-1500 are. I was planning on the tein flex As. My car is used as a daily mostly but am planning on getting into more track days. I’d choose slightly better comfort over all out performance and would like them be fairly reliable thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Daninplymouth said: Hi, it looks like I will be ordering my coilovers shortly to lower the car I’m just after people’s opinions on the what the best set around £1000-1500 are. I was planning on the tein flex As. My car is used as a daily mostly but am planning on getting into more track days. I’d choose slightly better comfort over all out performance and would like them be fairly reliable thanks Flex A's sound like just what you're after for how you want to use them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fensport 76 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 As Deacon says, the Tein A's are perfect for what you need. They're a quality product and you have the option of adding Tein's EDFC at a later date if you do get serious about track days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Luke 193 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 I've just fitted some KW V3's which when adjusted to softer bound and rebound are very comfortable, my car is on the oem wheels and tires with a 35mm drop and the dampers are 3 clicks off softest setting. Germany quality stainless steel mean they will last a very long time and if you're likely to adjust the height alot they won't seize like most steel products. I do a track day once a year but more likely to do more after I've finished doing the mods that I want. When speaking to other owners about what I wanted from the suspension the kW V3's and tein flex a's were the most highly recommended. If you're fitting yourself then the flex a's go in much easier because they come with their own top mounts fitted and to swap these over requires spring compressors and open sockets or the use of an impact gun. Other than this the gt86 suspension swap is a breeze compared to most cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daninplymouth 61 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 Can I ask what the recommended drop is whilst still keeping it practical. I was planning on 25mm but having a quick look I think I may go 30-35mm. Just aiming to get rid a lot of the arch gap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Church 209 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 Reasonable drop for these cars is within inch. After all, twins are rather low and with rather short suspension travel to begin with. If you want drop even more, be ready to sacrifice comfort (due very little bump travel left before hitting bumpstops and due need to use much stiffer springs to compensate short travel left), and for more spendings on extra parts, to fix fscked geometry due overlowering, for example whiteline roll center/bump steer kit + some rear diff riser, to get rear axle joint angles back to reasonable angles to reduce load/wear on those joints. And of course be extra careful on speedbumps and steeper driveways, eg. learn to cross them at angle and such. Though .. of course if looks take priority to handling and performance, there are many that do drop their cars very low no matter illeffects using cheapest means possible and without doing anything to reduce/fix them. I'm liking this car for it's handling and thus hate such approach of making it worse, but to each his own what one likes and considers important and what sacrifices are acceptable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daninplymouth 61 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 Has anyone tried the tein mono sports? Just wondered if they were an upgrade over the flex A’s. Im allowing for rear lower arms and adjustable front drop links. I would like to lower it whilst keeping the most of the handling traits that I can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 I use the mono sports on my sprint car, pretty harsh with the springs they come with but I run softer ones anyway. My OH has flex A on her 86 and I would say it is better for comfort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwise 155 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 For that price range i'd say KW V3's as Luke Mentioned or the BC ER Series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daninplymouth 61 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, KevinA said: I use the mono sports on my sprint car, pretty harsh with the springs they come with but I run softer ones anyway. My OH has flex A on her 86 and I would say it is better for comfort. Thanks for that. I will rule out the mono sports i don’t want anything to harsh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, Daninplymouth said: Thanks for that. I will rule out the mono sports i don’t want anything to harsh The hydraulic bump stop in the Flex A's makes them difficult to top in your stated price range because it's so good at taking out the harshness of big bump hits and nothing else (in that price range) seems to use one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 This video is a pretty good illustration of why the hbs makes such a difference compared to a normal rubber bump stop 2 LGE and Varelco reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 193 Report post Posted August 7, 2019 With mine lowered 35mm I haven't needed any adjustable drop links or rear lca's. Does depend on what your wheel preferences are going to be as well to keep the camber looking correct. @VAD17 has the flex a's fitted, does quite a few track days and daily drives it. He highly rates the flex a's on track. What you gain from the mono tubes on track you'll lose on the public roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daninplymouth 61 Report post Posted August 7, 2019 Thanks all that’s my mind made up. I thought that was the case that the flex a’s we’re the best for daily use under a grand so hopefully can get these ordered in the next week or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites