Reccomendation
19-Feb-2007, 07:34 PM
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Reccomendation
I'm finally getting some coilovers and I've narrowed it down to 2 finalists.
(Based on the money i can afford to spend)
Skunk2 http://www.skunk2.com/Merchant2/merc...tegory_Code=FC
Omni-Power http://passwordjdm.com/product.asp?n...For=&PT_ID=289
Which would you prefer? I do plan to take my car to occasional track days in the near future, in case that makes a difference in your reasoning.
I've also been told to just get koni yellows and some cheap sleeve/spring coils and that will be fine, but I'd rather get a full coil.
Any remote chance one of you have run both?
Well, what do you guys think?
(also, Susp. Techniques F/R anti-sways will be going in soon after)
(Based on the money i can afford to spend)
Skunk2 http://www.skunk2.com/Merchant2/merc...tegory_Code=FC
Omni-Power http://passwordjdm.com/product.asp?n...For=&PT_ID=289
Which would you prefer? I do plan to take my car to occasional track days in the near future, in case that makes a difference in your reasoning.
I've also been told to just get koni yellows and some cheap sleeve/spring coils and that will be fine, but I'd rather get a full coil.
Any remote chance one of you have run both?
Well, what do you guys think?
(also, Susp. Techniques F/R anti-sways will be going in soon after)
20-Feb-2007, 10:58 PM
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I suggest the omni-power set.
The skunk 2 set, by the description, says it has 'predetermined valving' for the dampers. This, to me, sounds like it has linear valving in it's shocks which, when set up right, can work well. However, the 'predetermined valving' may not necessarily be set up to the way the driver likes.
The omni-power set, by the description, suggests it has more digressive damping curve setup. This gives you a more 'crisp' feel and better response. Digressive damping curves tend to be a better setup for road racing than linear damping curve, and would be more suited to my driving taste.
See if you can find out more about these kits, like the spring rates and how the shocks have been setup. Because in the end, this is going on your car and you need to find out what works best for you.
But from the descriptions alone, I'd go with the omni-power kit.
Hope that helps.
The skunk 2 set, by the description, says it has 'predetermined valving' for the dampers. This, to me, sounds like it has linear valving in it's shocks which, when set up right, can work well. However, the 'predetermined valving' may not necessarily be set up to the way the driver likes.
The omni-power set, by the description, suggests it has more digressive damping curve setup. This gives you a more 'crisp' feel and better response. Digressive damping curves tend to be a better setup for road racing than linear damping curve, and would be more suited to my driving taste.
See if you can find out more about these kits, like the spring rates and how the shocks have been setup. Because in the end, this is going on your car and you need to find out what works best for you.
But from the descriptions alone, I'd go with the omni-power kit.
Hope that helps.
20-Feb-2007, 11:33 PM
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^^ your right, I got it backwards (edited my post above)...
Progressive damping curve is more for comfort.
Digressive is for more response and 'crispness'
Linear is in between.
...my bad...
Progressive damping curve is more for comfort.
Digressive is for more response and 'crispness'
Linear is in between.
...my bad...
23-Feb-2007, 06:59 AM
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in cali i dont see why? I agree with the good spring and shock combo and you would be more then pleased, Unless like they said you want to raise and lower it? but i dont really think its worth the extra coin IMO
