So this is a question that has been answered in pieces across several threads according to search. I kinda wanted to center in a single thread and really get all the options out there.
So my car will be going coilovers within the next year. After sitting down and talking to 42 Autosports in Concord, NC, this is the first step towards the full build. So the question is obvious, which set to go for?
*Note: If a option has a dash and "recommended for removal" notice beside it, that option has had a valid point brought against it. If another member seconds the removal of said option, it will be removed. Likewise, if an option noted as such garners substantial defense to counteract the claim, its notice will be removed/it will be reinstated to the list.*
Ground Control
Megan Racing - recommended for removal from list by Benjamin_Button. REASON: More appearance focused than performance.
BC - recommended for removal from list by Benjamin_Button. REASON: More appearance focused than performance.
Bilstein
H&R
+KW
+AST Suspension **Expensive, but if you have the money...**
These are just the ones I know of off the top of my head that are up for consideration. If you know of any other good setups, place them in the thread and I'll look into them, and potentially add them to the OP.
*Note: Racelands are being left out of this one. Just deal with that restriction from the start. Discern the reasoning for their exclusion yourself.*
*Note: Per information by NitroRustlerDriver, Megan and BC coilovers are the same product with different finishes.*
Criteria for Selection:
1.PERFORMANCE- Obviously, when selecting a coilover system, the performance derived from the system is key. But beyond simple straight up performance value, include in this part things like how well the system accepts adjustments, how relevant are your adjustments, how adjustable are they to the purpose you need them for, etc. Ride quality is also a thing to consider, though overall performance does preside over it in this scenario.
2.QUALITY- Quality is important with a coilover setup. It has to be able to take the beating placed on it when pushing it hard around a track, hammering down a back road, and beyond. Think about the quality of not only the product, but all of the hardware that goes with it. If the system comes with camber plates, are they good quality and design? How does the mounting hardware look and feel? Does it go together well and how how its supposed to? And beyond. This could really be part of the performance criteria as well.
3.VALUE AND COST- The all deciding factor in most builds, cost and value tends to play a huge role in selection. It is also directly related to performance in some ways. A system that costs less and performs only slightly less well than the top contender might be a better value than the top contender as it all becomes relative. This also brings the quality category into question. What system offers the best quality in all aspects for the best value of cost, for example. Bringing performance back into question, for the cost and best value, which system is most adjustable? Which offers the most in terms of setting them up the way you want? One of the all important themes of going full coilovers is the amount of adjustability they give you. Another is how much modification you need to do to your car to make them work. Take all of this into account.
4.APPEARANCE- We all knew it was coming, which system looks the best and provides the best look for the car? All three of the above categories are exponentially more important when selecting coilovers, most of us will agree, but appearance does play a small, though quite marginal factor. This is entirely subjective, just looking for opinions.
Obviously, this can all be a relative assortment of categories if you dont know the purpose which you're equipping your car for. Personally, in this situation, my car will be reasonably aggressive, but not 100% track car. It will be a sort of weekend warrior, streetable with a performance focus.
Please let me know what you think, and be sure to let me know also if there's anything to be added to the OP that I missed. Thanks in advance guys and girls.
So my car will be going coilovers within the next year. After sitting down and talking to 42 Autosports in Concord, NC, this is the first step towards the full build. So the question is obvious, which set to go for?
*Note: If a option has a dash and "recommended for removal" notice beside it, that option has had a valid point brought against it. If another member seconds the removal of said option, it will be removed. Likewise, if an option noted as such garners substantial defense to counteract the claim, its notice will be removed/it will be reinstated to the list.*
Ground Control
Megan Racing - recommended for removal from list by Benjamin_Button. REASON: More appearance focused than performance.
BC - recommended for removal from list by Benjamin_Button. REASON: More appearance focused than performance.
Bilstein
H&R
+KW
+AST Suspension **Expensive, but if you have the money...**
These are just the ones I know of off the top of my head that are up for consideration. If you know of any other good setups, place them in the thread and I'll look into them, and potentially add them to the OP.
*Note: Racelands are being left out of this one. Just deal with that restriction from the start. Discern the reasoning for their exclusion yourself.*
*Note: Per information by NitroRustlerDriver, Megan and BC coilovers are the same product with different finishes.*
Criteria for Selection:
1.PERFORMANCE- Obviously, when selecting a coilover system, the performance derived from the system is key. But beyond simple straight up performance value, include in this part things like how well the system accepts adjustments, how relevant are your adjustments, how adjustable are they to the purpose you need them for, etc. Ride quality is also a thing to consider, though overall performance does preside over it in this scenario.
2.QUALITY- Quality is important with a coilover setup. It has to be able to take the beating placed on it when pushing it hard around a track, hammering down a back road, and beyond. Think about the quality of not only the product, but all of the hardware that goes with it. If the system comes with camber plates, are they good quality and design? How does the mounting hardware look and feel? Does it go together well and how how its supposed to? And beyond. This could really be part of the performance criteria as well.
3.VALUE AND COST- The all deciding factor in most builds, cost and value tends to play a huge role in selection. It is also directly related to performance in some ways. A system that costs less and performs only slightly less well than the top contender might be a better value than the top contender as it all becomes relative. This also brings the quality category into question. What system offers the best quality in all aspects for the best value of cost, for example. Bringing performance back into question, for the cost and best value, which system is most adjustable? Which offers the most in terms of setting them up the way you want? One of the all important themes of going full coilovers is the amount of adjustability they give you. Another is how much modification you need to do to your car to make them work. Take all of this into account.
4.APPEARANCE- We all knew it was coming, which system looks the best and provides the best look for the car? All three of the above categories are exponentially more important when selecting coilovers, most of us will agree, but appearance does play a small, though quite marginal factor. This is entirely subjective, just looking for opinions.
Obviously, this can all be a relative assortment of categories if you dont know the purpose which you're equipping your car for. Personally, in this situation, my car will be reasonably aggressive, but not 100% track car. It will be a sort of weekend warrior, streetable with a performance focus.
Please let me know what you think, and be sure to let me know also if there's anything to be added to the OP that I missed. Thanks in advance guys and girls.
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