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So, it seems that the Feals are $1,600-2,100 USD (with tax) depending on how they are configured. These seem like a step up from the H&R + B8 setup for sure, with only a modest increase in price. About the same as the H&R RSS (?) coilover set.
The H&R RSS looks like a nice set up as well. Good news is we have many viable options. Unless you are pressed for time and have do do it immediately, you can take a little more time and compare the options. Plenty of recent threads on the topic and old threads which are very interesting to see the thoughts from 10 to 20 years ago. But at the end of the day, it's your call as to what's the best fit for you.
I have H&R RSS on a different car and they are quite track focussed. The spring rates are quite high and the damping is stiff. I probably would not want them on a daily driver.
I have H&R RSS on a different car and they are quite track focussed. The spring rates are quite high and the damping is stiff. I probably would not want them on a daily driver.
Ah! Thanks for the insight. Yeah, this is definitely a daily driver.
Something else to think about. Tires do wonders in softening up the feel of the suspension. My set up is pretty stiff. Have always run 225x40x18 and 285x30x18 tires. Just got a set of 235x40x18 and 285x35x18 Michelin AS4s on my second set of wheels. Holy cow. The extra tire diameter softens up the drive immensely around town.
Something else to think about. Tires do wonders in softening up the feel of the suspension. My set up is pretty stiff. Have always run 225x40x18 and 285x30x18 tires. Just got a set of 235x40x18 and 285x35x18 Michelin AS4s on my second set of wheels. Holy cow. The extra tire diameter softens up the drive immensely around town.
Forgot I had a couple of shots with 12mm spacers. I am putting the 15mm back in tomorrow.
The 235x40x18 and 285x35x18 Mich AS4 really do soften the ride substantially for the street. But yet, I can keep the suspension setup for the track all the time. All I have to do is put on my RE71RS tires and I am set for a track day without having to adjust the coilovers or sway bars. then switch back to the larger diameter AS4s for a softer all season ride.
I'll post pictures tomorrow with the 15mm spacers.
I'd imagine that the taller tires correct the built-in speedometer error making your actual speed closer to your speedo-reported speed.
It's late and I don't have the energy now, but I use this site to see the speedo error (or correction) that different tire sizes produce: https://www.willtheyfit.com
Another way is to use the Waze app and a long, straight stretch of highway. I haven't used that app in a while, but it used to report current speed as observed by GPS.
I'd imagine that the taller tires correct the built-in speedometer error making your actual speed closer to your speedo-reported speed.
It's late and I don't have the energy now, but I use this site to see the speedo error (or correction) that different tire sizes produce: https://www.willtheyfit.com
Another way is to use the Waze app and a long, straight stretch of highway. I haven't used that app in a while, but it used to report current speed as observed by GPS.
According to WAZE, at 80 mph, I am showing 3 mph faster on the speedo than what waze is showing. With the Mich AS4s Rears tires (285x35x18) are 0.5 inches taller in diameter than fronts (235x40x18). If you go with 235x40 and 275x35 they are the same diameter.
Sales coupled with no inventory tell me that we may be seeing a new version of Bilstein coilovers coming to the market sometime this year. Time will tell.
05-23-2024 | 05:46 PM
