12-30-2010
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Manic Narcissistic
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Ground Control coil overs...
Anyone use the ones that you couple with like, tokico shocks at all?
I've been looking for a set of shocks and springs and I kind of like the idea of the adjustability and the not 1200+ for a set of full on coilovers.
Comments, concerns, flames?
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12-31-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
I had them with KYB AGX shocks and didn't much care for them. I'd much rather get a nice set of lowering springs on quality shocks.
Unless you're willing to spend $1,800+ then skip coilovers.
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12-31-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Or check the new megan racing coilovers, I heard that can be had for quite cheap and arent too bad.
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12-31-2010
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Transmission destroyer
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
Or check the new megan racing coilovers, I heard that can be had for quite cheap and arent too bad.
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Probably the same "not too bad" as the junk K-Sport coilovers.
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12-31-2010
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Save yourself the headache and get some nice shocks (KYB or Tokico) with some nice springs. Cheap coilovers are not worth the headache.
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12-31-2010
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Transmission destroyer
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
Save yourself the headache and get some nice shocks (KYB or Tokico) with some nice springs. Cheap coilovers are not worth the headache.
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Or bilsteins or Koni Yellows.
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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12-31-2010
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
I've seen people with good luck on the BC coil overs also. Still under $1000.
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12-31-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
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Originally Posted by munchgsx
Still Chinese junk.
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FTFY
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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12-31-2010
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formerly ecoli
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
The Ground Controls use Eibach springs, so they can be decent and you can change the springs. They are kinda a build it yourself coilover setup.
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12-31-2010
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Just get a nice set of springs and shocks. You will be much happier with the ride, less headache.
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12-31-2010
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
No, they are made in Taiwan.
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FTFY
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12-31-2010
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
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Originally Posted by munchgsx
No, they are made in Taiwan.
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I think that's worse?
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I agree with Kracka.
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12-31-2010
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Manic Narcissistic
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Well that was pretty straight forward.
back to tokico's and tein s.techs
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170whp/163wtq @ MAP (god I miss turbo)
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01-01-2011
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formerly ecoli
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
TEIN S-Techs are total crap. They are a dressup/lowering spring only, not for performance at all.
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01-02-2011
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Manic Narcissistic
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Well that's what I get for listening to the guys on my.is.
Suggestions for a better spring that will offer a performance upgrade but not make me hate life during my hour commutes from home and work?
I was thinking of between an 1.5" - 2" drop. No more. Deff no less.
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170whp/163wtq @ MAP (god I miss turbo)
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01-02-2011
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
H&R? Eibach?
Koni Yellows def. seem to be the top notch stuff for shocks.
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01-02-2011
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Manic Narcissistic
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Are koni yellows the ones with the adjustable perch? Because I heard some bad reviews about them due to noise complaints from the perch being loose (again from the my.is guys).
I've read solid reviews on the Eibachs, and they were my first choice for awhile.
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170whp/163wtq @ MAP (god I miss turbo)
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01-02-2011
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Shit Rocket Pilot
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Koni just makes the shock/strut, any sort of adjustable spring perch would be aftermarket such as what Ground Control makes.
Get a spring with a progressive rate, you'll thank us later.
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"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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01-02-2011
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
Eibachs are probably the best bet for Ride quality, they are a little soft. I love mine for daily driving but for more stiffness and possibly more drop, go H&R. Had those on the M3 and they were a bit stiffer.
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01-02-2011
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: Ground Control coil overs...
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
Get a spring with a progressive rate, you'll thank us later.
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Definitely.
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Originally Posted by A//// Guy
Eibachs are probably the best bet for Ride quality, they are a little soft. I love mine for daily driving but for more stiffness and possibly more drop, go H&R. Had those on the M3 and they were a bit stiffer.
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Yup, I agree, both are great quality springs. You can also check out Swift's offerings.
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I agree with Kracka.
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