Need some imput on a coilover decision

DeanGrind

DeanGrind

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So I found some Powered By Max coils, used $900, the old kind that are gold/orange, not the copper ones, then on the other hand I know of some new Fortune Autos and a set of BC coilovers for just under 1K.

I don't know anybody that runs PBM's so I don't know if that's a deal and something I should jump on, or if I should just go for new for a little bit more. Anybody know which would be a bit of a wiser buy? I mean, I've wanted to switch to PBM for a while now, but you just never know what you're getting used.
 
ive heard nothing but good things about pbm, but if u have 900, get brand new megan tracks , i know a few people with them and they have nothing bad to say about them, BC's i also heard good things about , u get wat u pay for with coils, deffinetly dont wana cheap out on coils

hope that helps a little bit
 
If you have 900 save and buy brand new pbm. I have mine and I love them I daily them and slide on them. And they go low. I have the older version. I'm not sure if pricing changed on them but I got mine somewhere around 1100 shipped. So just save a little more and get them brand new. I promise you won't regret it
 
Do not get Megans they are awful jus save your money and go with bc or stance if you want new they are so much better.

I will be running the new Pbms soon but the old ones are great the only draw back is they are very stiff so if you are dailying them you may dislike that.

Short answer if I were you I would get the Pbm ones but I don't mind driving a stiff suspension everyday
 
BigBadAlex said:
If you have 900 save and buy brand new pbm. I have mine and I love them I daily them and slide on them. And they go low. I have the older version. I'm not sure if pricing changed on them but I got mine somewhere around 1100 shipped. So just save a little more and get them brand new. I promise you won't regret it
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i'm not too too knowledgeable on coils, i've ran megan streets, and the PBM units.... i've ridden and driven other cars, and i love PBM by far...

although i sold my current set, i think i wont be running anything but PBM coils from here on out... truth.

they are a little stiff for DD, but as soon as you kick that clutch, or rip that E, the stiffness on the streets doesn't matter anymore, PBM's really shine on the track.
 
dude, for $150 more, u can get urself a set of R.Y.O that honestly out do stance, BC, fortune, PBM. Im not trying to say this to by my set but they are incredible coilovers. for the price im selling them at, u would be crazy not to buy them. you will get strong, durable, long lasting, great ride, dampening and camber adjustable set of coilovers that cost close to 2k for $1050. spring rates are 8k and 6k and it uses full racing advantage oil which is the reason why they last so long. u can compare these coilovers to JIC or KW top line, the harder u drive, the harder these coilover perform, they are incredibly comfy to ride on the streets and perform amazingly on the track. They are very rare so i dont blame u for being hesitant. but if u wanna come by and check them out so u can see the quality just lmk and shoot me a PM. i just need these gone thats why im selling them for so cheap. if i didnt, id take my time and sell them for $1500+
 
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Bearcat said:
Stiff and drift car is an awful mix.
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I especially agree with this because drift cars usually limit themselves to high performance street radials, such as Falken Azenis RT615K, Dunlop Star Spec Z1, or the Hankook Ventus RS-3. As amazing as those tires are for street cars, they are not at the level of grip that is provided from either an R compound tire or a racing slick. The stiffer the suspension, the more grip is required from the tires to respond correctly.

Look at the Formula D cars. Since they are limited to street radials, they run softer suspension set ups with longer amounts of stroke to be able to transfer the weight where they need the most grip (this is why most FD cars are so high). Of course, being that drifting heats up the tires very quickly, R compounds or slicks are virtually useless because those tires are so soft, when they heat up they almost turn to liquid. lol.

With all that said, if you plan to go far into drifting, I'd recommend a suspension set up that is of medium stiffness. Not too stiff where there is no grip, but not to soft where it barely responds and does what it wants the car to do.

Another thing you have to consider is the weight distribution of the car. Whether you have a KA, SR, RB, or LSx, you need to know how stiff you want it up front vs. the rear.

There is a lot to consider when buying or setting up suspension. Slapping on a set of coilovers isn't gonna magically turn the car into an amazing handling machine. Hope this helps you out.
 
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