Greddy x kw coilovers
02-15-19 | 01:27 AM
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Greddy x kw coilovers
Has anyone tried these?
https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/s...us-is-f-08-15/
Should I go ahead and step up to them from BC Coilovers 22k/18k?
Or should I go for the corner balance and alignment with my current setup and call it a day?
https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/s...us-is-f-08-15/
Should I go ahead and step up to them from BC Coilovers 22k/18k?
Or should I go for the corner balance and alignment with my current setup and call it a day?
02-15-19 | 07:03 AM
#2
I know a few people on the FB pages have gotten them, only heard positive results. But I do know they are 15/10 rates.
I recently went from 14/10 rates on my BC+swifts, to HKS GT Hipermax 4's. My BC's had about 50k/2 years on them and one started clunking in the front. The HKS rates are 16/10, and were only a few hundred higher, but I'm not convinced yet that they are worth the extra cost. They are comfy and less bouncy, seem to handle a bit better but hard bumps/imperfections are still felt on my trash Maryland roads. Definitely not anywhere as comfy as the ES350 loaner I had for a week.
I recently went from 14/10 rates on my BC+swifts, to HKS GT Hipermax 4's. My BC's had about 50k/2 years on them and one started clunking in the front. The HKS rates are 16/10, and were only a few hundred higher, but I'm not convinced yet that they are worth the extra cost. They are comfy and less bouncy, seem to handle a bit better but hard bumps/imperfections are still felt on my trash Maryland roads. Definitely not anywhere as comfy as the ES350 loaner I had for a week.
02-15-19 | 07:27 AM
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I have them on my F. They are definitely more of a street oriented coilover and since they do not have pillow ball upper mounts like the BC do (correct me if I'm wrong) they have more suspension travel and are super comfortable while still handling well. The BC's probably handle better due to the spring rates so I guess it depends on what you care about more, street manners or full on handling.
02-15-19 | 10:52 AM
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02-15-19 | 11:54 AM
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02-16-19 | 12:42 PM
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BC w/ Swift is a great option too, very common coilover setup.
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02-18-19 | 10:29 PM
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I have them on my daily driver, am considered fairly low, and have them adjusted pretty stiff on the dampening and yet haven’t had anyone that’s rode in my car say they felt harsh.
I’d say they are definitely a street performance Coilover. Have cornered with them at triple digit speeds and never felt like they couldn’t handle it and yet ride plenty smooth when not pushed.
For the price they are easily the best bang for your buck option.
Only drawback of these compared to V3’s is that they don’t utilize the factory top hats which is one of the main factors when people rant and rave about the ride quality of the KW V3’s. You will feel more road vibrations over stock. Especially if you install the aftermarket LCA’s that are also a must have.
I’d say they are definitely a street performance Coilover. Have cornered with them at triple digit speeds and never felt like they couldn’t handle it and yet ride plenty smooth when not pushed.
For the price they are easily the best bang for your buck option.
Only drawback of these compared to V3’s is that they don’t utilize the factory top hats which is one of the main factors when people rant and rave about the ride quality of the KW V3’s. You will feel more road vibrations over stock. Especially if you install the aftermarket LCA’s that are also a must have.
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02-19-19 | 09:32 AM
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I have them on my daily driver, am considered fairly low, and have them adjusted pretty stiff on the dampening and yet haven’t had anyone that’s rode in my car say they felt harsh.
I’d say they are definitely a street performance Coilover. Have cornered with them at triple digit speeds and never felt like they couldn’t handle it and yet ride plenty smooth when not pushed.
For the price they are easily the best bang for your buck option.
Only drawback of these compared to V3’s is that they don’t utilize the factory top hats which is one of the main factors when people rant and rave about the ride quality of the KW V3’s. You will feel more road vibrations over stock. Especially if you install the aftermarket LCA’s that are also a must have.
I’d say they are definitely a street performance Coilover. Have cornered with them at triple digit speeds and never felt like they couldn’t handle it and yet ride plenty smooth when not pushed.
For the price they are easily the best bang for your buck option.
Only drawback of these compared to V3’s is that they don’t utilize the factory top hats which is one of the main factors when people rant and rave about the ride quality of the KW V3’s. You will feel more road vibrations over stock. Especially if you install the aftermarket LCA’s that are also a must have.
04-21-19 | 02:28 AM
#11
Update: I find my BC/Swift to be wack now after driving on them for about 1/2 a year now... Maybe its just the stiffness of the suspension, but my cousins S2K felt much more comfortable with the KW V3s... That's a sports car too... I'm keened looking at the Greddy x KW, although low spring rates they might just be better for keeping the tire on the road.
22k/18k is definitely a spring rate the BC coils can't handle. I think anyone whose experienced 18k/14k probably had a better time with BC.
22k/18k is definitely a spring rate the BC coils can't handle. I think anyone whose experienced 18k/14k probably had a better time with BC.
04-21-19 | 11:31 PM
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04-22-19 | 12:30 AM
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Bummer because you have no idea what your missing out on. These absolutely blew me away so in a way they ruined me I would never want less. I had BC coilovers and always had budget coilovers and these are way more then just in another league. Long term wise I’ve had them for 2 years on my DD/track ISF and they can handle anything. I can’t even describe word wise how much better these feel over any other cheap coilovers.