My gixxer_drew Bilstein Hypercoil Review
04-22-08, 07:55 PM
#32
Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: FL
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for taking the time to post this set up. I have enjoyed the evolution of your car and all the upgrades you have done since I saw it at Quaker State. Now maybe I can come off a dime and start doing some upgrades to my sc3. Sumo
04-28-08, 11:10 AM
#35
Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: FL
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
R. P So it has been 2 months or so since the install. How would you rate the ride and handling? Any problems with the set up bottoming out? Did you use the factory bumpstops or get new ones? I just put on some enkai's on the sc3 aqnd love them . So that is the reason for the interest in this thread.
What is next for the car? Brakes ? more suspension modes? Turbo ? Mark
What is next for the car? Brakes ? more suspension modes? Turbo ? Mark
04-30-08, 05:41 AM
#37
R. P So it has been 2 months or so since the install. How would you rate the ride and handling? Any problems with the set up bottoming out? Did you use the factory bumpstops or get new ones? I just put on some enkai's on the sc3 aqnd love them . So that is the reason for the interest in this thread.
What is next for the car? Brakes ? more suspension modes? Turbo ? Mark
What is next for the car? Brakes ? more suspension modes? Turbo ? Mark
But in return, its ultra low, give a MEAN stance, which is the best part. rides smooth on good roads, but ****ty roads (construction) its rough, but thats expected on a lowered car or any car in general.
04-30-08, 10:53 AM
#38
BTW, Matt, I might need to talk to you soon about my suspension, I'm starting to get some money together and coilovers is what i want to start with on the new ride.
05-01-08, 04:01 PM
#39
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: California
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I got my shocks today, finally! Here's some pics of my setup. I am using Carrera 500/300lb springs and 5" sleeves from Speedway Racing. The shocks were $430 after shipping, the springs/sleeves and adjuster tool were $368 after shipping. The only coilovers available at that price would be Megans or Tein Basics....yea, I'd say these are the best option for the money.
Here you can see I've put the spring ring to the lower setting. The sleeves are mounted with the inner angled ring contacting the spring ring, as the other direction would stick out to the point that the endcaps wouldn't seat.
Here is a look at the stock mounting location vs. the lowest possible setting on the sleeve. I don't plan on dropping more than 1.5" or so, so this is more than enough. The 7" sleeves are probably a better option if dropping 3"+.
Endcaps mounted. You can see that it is a close fit. The sleeves wouldn't fit facing the opposite direction.
And with the Carrera springs. Shiny!
Last one, my dog is unimpressed.
Here you can see I've put the spring ring to the lower setting. The sleeves are mounted with the inner angled ring contacting the spring ring, as the other direction would stick out to the point that the endcaps wouldn't seat.
Here is a look at the stock mounting location vs. the lowest possible setting on the sleeve. I don't plan on dropping more than 1.5" or so, so this is more than enough. The 7" sleeves are probably a better option if dropping 3"+.
Endcaps mounted. You can see that it is a close fit. The sleeves wouldn't fit facing the opposite direction.
And with the Carrera springs. Shiny!
Last one, my dog is unimpressed.
05-12-08, 08:35 AM
#44
If I were to pick up the phone (or open another browser window) today... right now... Where would I go to buy my set of Bilsteins? (and sleeves and coils too for that matter).
Stupidnewb - you say Speedway Motors is where to go for you particular choice in sleeves, but where did you get the springs/sleeves and adjuster tool? Then where did you order the Bilstiens' themselves for that matter?
And I notice that the top hat is machine aluminum just like the seat - it must be part of the sleeves *kit*?
Thank you for any time you have to answer these questions
Stupidnewb - you say Speedway Motors is where to go for you particular choice in sleeves, but where did you get the springs/sleeves and adjuster tool? Then where did you order the Bilstiens' themselves for that matter?
And I notice that the top hat is machine aluminum just like the seat - it must be part of the sleeves *kit*?Thank you for any time you have to answer these questions
Last edited by CLRH2O; 05-12-08 at 12:51 PM.
05-12-08, 03:49 PM
#45
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: California
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The shocks came from eshox.com Everything else from Speedway. The sleeves come as a kit with the top hat and spring seat. The springs are Carrera springs, the adjuster tool is just a generic Speedway brand. If you go to http://www.speedwaymotors.com/m/155_...Coil-Over.html you'll find everything you need but the shocks.