Coilover suggestion for IS250 AWD
01-16-13, 01:13 PM
#1
Coilover suggestion for IS250 AWD
I'm on H&R springs right now and want to go a little lower, so planning to swap to coils
So far I've only found 3 coilovers available for the AWD 2IS:
1. Megan EZ
2. Megan LP
3. BCR
I can't find much info on the LP and they don't seem to be very popular; as well price wise is similar to BC
The EZ are the cheapest but I've read complaints that they're "soft"
The BC seem to be most popular but many issues with clunking sound
I'm not planning to slam it, just completely kill the wheel gaps (can still fit 1.5-2 fingers right now).
Road quality varies here in Toronto but it can be VERY s*** in certain areas
As well Canadian winter here is a b****
So my questions are
1. Are there any other options in coilover for the AWD 2IS?
2. If no other choice, would going to higher spring rate for the BC prevent the clunking sound? How much extra for custom spring rates?
Thanks
So far I've only found 3 coilovers available for the AWD 2IS:
1. Megan EZ
2. Megan LP
3. BCR
I can't find much info on the LP and they don't seem to be very popular; as well price wise is similar to BC
The EZ are the cheapest but I've read complaints that they're "soft"
The BC seem to be most popular but many issues with clunking sound
I'm not planning to slam it, just completely kill the wheel gaps (can still fit 1.5-2 fingers right now).
Road quality varies here in Toronto but it can be VERY s*** in certain areas
As well Canadian winter here is a b****
So my questions are
1. Are there any other options in coilover for the AWD 2IS?
2. If no other choice, would going to higher spring rate for the BC prevent the clunking sound? How much extra for custom spring rates?
Thanks
01-16-13, 01:37 PM
#3
FYI, for the AWD variant of the 2is, you don't want to go too low, lest you want to tear your CV boots up and/or cause premature drivetrain failure from out-of-OEM-spec drivetrain angles.
it's well-documented in the forums, and a search can confirm this.
it's well-documented in the forums, and a search can confirm this.
01-16-13, 05:20 PM
#7
The cause of clunking is either due to the shock or the spring.
I may be wrong in my thinking, but I have a feeling the clunking may be due to spring coils rubbing. I know when I get in and out of my car, I can hear the spring coils touching. The Swift spring has less coils than the standard springs. It may help reduce likelihood of clunking, or may not.
People have changed their shock cartridges and had success in resolving the clunking issue, while some have changed it and still had it.
I may be wrong in my thinking, but I have a feeling the clunking may be due to spring coils rubbing. I know when I get in and out of my car, I can hear the spring coils touching. The Swift spring has less coils than the standard springs. It may help reduce likelihood of clunking, or may not.
People have changed their shock cartridges and had success in resolving the clunking issue, while some have changed it and still had it.
Last edited by JDKane527; 01-16-13 at 05:24 PM.
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01-17-13, 08:23 AM
#8
You may want to check out www.amrengineering.com. I just ordered a set of coilovers from him, and I've used him in the past for my 99 Accord.
He offers a wide range of spring rates from 4k to 14k (I think), and you have the choice between standard springs, Hyperco springs, or Swift springs. He uses 8-way adjustable monotube dampers that are made to order. They are custom valved according to your plans with the car (you can talk to him over the phone about whether you plan on tracking the car, how the roads are in your city, etc). They can also be rebuilt, and if you don't like the locking perches that he uses, you can request the standard ones that come on most coilover brands. The best part about them is the lifetime warranty. He's been in business for 8 years and hasn't had a blown production damper since he started.
The only downside is that the MSRP for the AMR coilovers is $1695. But so the saying goes.. pay to play, you get what you pay for, etc.
He offers a wide range of spring rates from 4k to 14k (I think), and you have the choice between standard springs, Hyperco springs, or Swift springs. He uses 8-way adjustable monotube dampers that are made to order. They are custom valved according to your plans with the car (you can talk to him over the phone about whether you plan on tracking the car, how the roads are in your city, etc). They can also be rebuilt, and if you don't like the locking perches that he uses, you can request the standard ones that come on most coilover brands. The best part about them is the lifetime warranty. He's been in business for 8 years and hasn't had a blown production damper since he started.
The only downside is that the MSRP for the AMR coilovers is $1695. But so the saying goes.. pay to play, you get what you pay for, etc.
01-17-13, 09:29 AM
#9
Yeah I checked it out when you showed me in another thread.
Since I'm in Canada shipping, duty, taxes, and brokerage will probably bring it well over $2000.
I'm more worried about the car after being lowered on coils rather than the coils itself.
May just get FSport shocks and call it a day.
Since I'm in Canada shipping, duty, taxes, and brokerage will probably bring it well over $2000.
I'm more worried about the car after being lowered on coils rather than the coils itself.
May just get FSport shocks and call it a day.
01-17-13, 10:18 AM
#11
fact is, the AWD 2is drivetrain was not designed to compensate for altered ride heights outside of typical suspension travel.
simply, anything lower than a one-finger gap, and it'll be a crapshoot.
01-18-13, 12:35 PM
#13
I'd recommend the BC coilovers for anything around $1k, they are the best bang for the buck IMO.
We are a vendor on here and on of BC Racing largest USA dealers, shoot us a message and we can help you out. I can go over springrates, spring options etc.
-Tristan
We are a vendor on here and on of BC Racing largest USA dealers, shoot us a message and we can help you out. I can go over springrates, spring options etc.
-Tristan
