Re:Suspension Upgrade to Late Model (1997) Bathurst
2012/06/13 16:09:45
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I'm not against getting coilovers, they sound easier to have installed but come with a few cons too. After all that I've read, they aren't always the best option, need all the information first before investing!
I've made up a little list about what I've been able to gather from the thread so far...
Coil Overs:
Pro:
- Replaces upper mounts
- Not as frowned on by NSW police?
Con:
- Not too long lasting (how long though, 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?)
- Alignment redone if adjusted
BC Racing Coilovers ($1000?):
Pro
- Great performance?
- Relatively hard ride?
Tein SS (unknown):
- Softer than BC?
Springs:
Con:
- No Linear Springs
- 'Floaty' on crests/bumps/hills
Eibach ($260 twosrus):
- Same as 93' Stock
- Close to Stock Hardness
- Decent Performance
TRD ($310 twosrus):
- Lower Than 93' Stock (1-1.5 inches)
- Stiffer than Stock
- Better performance?
- 'Floaty' on crests/bumps/hills
Inserts:
Con:
- Pain in the ass to install if sealed struts
Koni Insert ($347.50 front, $347.50 back):
Pro
- Soft, good for road use
- Adjustable to be hard for track
- Does not need alignment after adjustment
- Decent Perfomance?
- Very long lasting
Struts/Shocks:
Bilstein (unknown):
- Long Lasting
- Harder Ride
- Good performance
Other:
Sway Bars:
Whiteline Adjustable (+ bracket reo plates)
TRD Sway bars (not adjustable?)(+ bracket reo plates)
Ball Joints
Tie Rod Ends
Suspension Brushs:
Stock
Poly
- more maintinence
- Potentially more viabration
Does all this sound right?
How many years can you reliably get out of coilovers? I've read posts where people have said they got not even a year out of them for example, but I'm sure others have had many many more.