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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Default F2 Function/Form Coilovers

i did a search before i made this trade but couldnt find anything on these coilovers.

basically i was just wondering if anybody has tried these, and if they have could i possibly get your comments on them?

i was wondering if i should get them or stay away from them/ any comments are welcomed thanks

specs are:
-24-way damping adjustable
-can be lowered up to 120mm
-spring rate can e changed
(from 6kg/mm~24kg/mm)
- adjustable for both compression and rebound
- made with 6061 aluminum material with T6 for increased hardness
- forged and anodized to avoid color loss
- mono tube design to reduce oil leak defects

http://www.f2autolife.com/storefront/index.php?cPath=22
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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i dont think anyone tried them yet, cause none of them fit on an sc.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by megadeth
i dont think anyone tried them yet, cause none of them fit on an sc.
they have an application for the sc, i confirmed it already
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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ok, well hwo much are they for them?
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by VinnyQH
ok, well hwo much are they for them?
i was quoted $1200
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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get the bling! hehe



i just ordered mine today...dun dun dunnnn
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by roo
get the bling! hehe



i just ordered mine today...dun dun dunnnn
Roo, did you order those Top Secret coilovers or the aluminum K2 auto life ones?
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dejacky
Roo, did you order those Top Secret coilovers or the aluminum K2 auto life ones?
i believe he got the top secret ones, roo always has an eye for nice things
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony221
i believe he got the top secret ones, roo always has an eye for nice things
Those are neither Top Secret nor are they K2 Silver. Those are Aragosta Coilovers they are very nice and very expensive and they use a 12-way adjustable Aragosta shock that feature 46mm piston and forged aluminum monotube case, with progressive-rate springs and solid upper mounts. They are available in standard or drag-spec. Standard spring rate is 8.8kg/mm front and 4.8kg/mm rear. The drag-spec version uses drag-spec shocks (softer/longer throw) with softer springs - 6.8kg/mm front and 3.0kg/mm rear.

They TopSecret stuff is the Roberuta Suspension Package that Smokey Nagata himself makes for every car. They cost about $3900 and are fully adjustable with both dampening and ride height from inside the cabin.

But roo those are hottttt.


Aragosta shocks are produced in the Netherlands, and are true racing quality shocks used by many race teams in rally and touring car championships. Shocks can be overhauled.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lsflame
Those are neither Top Secret nor are they K2 Silver. Those are Aragosta Coilovers they are very nice and very expensive and they use a 12-way adjustable Aragosta shock that feature 46mm piston and forged aluminum monotube case, with progressive-rate springs and solid upper mounts. They are available in standard or drag-spec. Standard spring rate is 8.8kg/mm front and 4.8kg/mm rear. The drag-spec version uses drag-spec shocks (softer/longer throw) with softer springs - 6.8kg/mm front and 3.0kg/mm rear.

They TopSecret stuff is the Roberuta Suspension Package that Smokey Nagata himself makes for every car. They cost about $3900 and are fully adjustable with both dampening and ride height from inside the cabin.

But roo those are hottttt.


Aragosta shocks are produced in the Netherlands, and are true racing quality shocks used by many race teams in rally and touring car championships. Shocks can be overhauled.
Actually, they are Top Secret Coilovers...but you're partially right about the Aragosta dampers.

Take a closer look....TS coilovers are Aragosta custom valved dampers spec'd by Smoky himself with Swift Springs, also spec'd by Smoky. Aragosta is made in Holland, who knew they could make such awesome coilovers?! hehe Swift springs are made by Tohatsu in Japan. They are what all the JGTC cars rock and they're more accurate and light than just about any other spring I've seen. They cold wind their springs which makes them more accurate and retains more strenght.....more strength equals less coils need, less coils means less weight. This is what we use on all the TS cars.



The Roberuta Cups aren't a full suspension setup....they areheight adjusting cups that fit on top of the coilovers.



When compressed, they are rigid and therefore suitable for track use. They are height adjustable from the cabin but dampening is on the coilover, not the cups. Here's a pic of TS coilovers with the Roberuta cups installed...



I work for Top Secret and I built the website along with all the promotional material. I need to be slapped if I'm wrong hehe
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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good job roo thanks for the info bro. So how much for the aragosta coilover kit.
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Roberuta Cups I think I want those!
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