Ebay Coilovers - Your Thoughts

[Jinster]

I have a similar setup with G4 Racing coil overs for 3 years now. I am pretty sure all these D2, K-sport and G4 stuff are all the same Made in TW struts, just rebranded.

Major complaint is the ride is very stiff even on the softest setting.

Upsides include lowering, adjustability, reduced bodyroll.

030 is a factory option, so it should be more comfortable than these.

I don't know whether PSS9 or H&R setups feels any softer than these TW ones. Does anyone with PSS9 or H&R care to comment?

Personally, if I was a TW manufacturer, I would just buy some PSS9 and dissemble them and copy the design. You would think you would end up with a very similar product. This sort of stuff really doesn't look too complicated in terms of technology.

Just my $0.02

[mcfly777]

Originally Posted by Jinster

Personally, if I was a TW manufacturer, I would just buy some PSS9 and dissemble them and copy the design. You would think you would end up with a very similar product. This sort of stuff really doesn't look too complicated in terms of technology.

Just my $0.02

Jinster, I agree with almost everything, except the quoted part above. The technology to design and manufacture springs and struts is quite complex (don't know first hand, but reading about it). Not sure how much of it is easily "copyable"... a rough copy is probably not difficult, but assuming that these more expensive brands offer a refined product....

Leo

[Perfectlap]

I would not do coilovers unless you plan to spend ample amounts of time at the track. Autocross will bump you up a class at least without the HP. Any adjustments to the ride height, done properly, requires a whole new set up by your indy specialist to get it properly balanced. My indy does not do that cheap.
On public roads your car will take a pounding and things will start to rattle more and come loose. On a convertible that already has cowl shake to contend with it just makes the rattling even worse.