Andrew Dunk Shaw Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Hi Club, Would like comments from anyone who's got these coilover suspention set ups on there mkiv ? on how good or bad you rate em, how adjustable are they and how much stiffer than stock are they in reality ! and not what it says on the box. Regards Dunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 HKS Hipermax mate, just fitted them to mine and they are superb in everyway. Smoother ride than before, haven't tried really pushing the car yet as I'm running it in..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dunk Shaw Posted April 3, 2004 Author Share Posted April 3, 2004 Thanks for the info Paul. Regards Dunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Have a word with Chris Wilson, his kit and settings will transform the car. Had mine for over 3 years now and I still love it to bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Originally posted by Paul Whiffin HKS Hipermax mate, just fitted them to mine and they are superb in everyway. Smoother ride than before, haven't tried really pushing the car yet as I'm running it in..... Paukl Dude's just putting mine on - whats settings have you got this on please? Dont want it jarring for eveyday stuff etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I haven't touched any of the settings as yet, I knicked them off another car I had! I'll start playing with them a bit more when I start caining it properly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 JIC FLT-A2 are in a different league. Absolutely superb. Do a bit of research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Ohlins - Rides well and feels very controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Originally posted by Alex Holdroyd Ohlins - Rides well and feels very controlled. Agreed, and the cost Alex.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S Agreed, and the cost Alex.............................. About £2k....but hey its not my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 LOL, that not that bad if they are genuine Ohlins and not rebadged JIC's;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 ■Ohlins Shocks w/Short Stroke ■Adjustable Compression ■Original Spring ■W/Pilo Upper Mount with Adjustable Stroke Switch ■W/Spring Seat ■W/Wrench ■JZA80 (F) 27kg ® 8kg \ 420,000Yen (£2,200 + shipping) http://www.turboclub.com/topsecret/products.html As sold by Topsecret in Japan. HTH - and that these are the same dampers and springs that I have experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 You have got to be taking the p1ss with those front spring rates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S You have got to be taking the p1ss with those front spring rates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah I thought it was a bit odd too...web site mistake I would guess...but I'm also not sure what they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 About half that, maybe a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dunk Shaw Posted April 8, 2004 Author Share Posted April 8, 2004 thanks for all the info guys, Regards Dunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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