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Recommendation on what and where to buy coilovers and polybu

Post by W1ggz » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:33 pm

Right then guys track time is fast approaching and I've got loads to do on the car.
So far I've got a full set of 5 stud hubs, ATR calipers and carriers and a set of discs and pads for the front.
While I'll have all this out I thought I might as well get the polybushing done and also sort out a nice new set of coilovers. I also need some rear discs and pads.
What does everyone recommen? I don't want to spend silly money but maybe around the £600 on the coilovers and this is just for my bb4 track car. Cheers for the help in advance.

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Post by mart609 » Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:44 am

around 600 quid I'd say BC or Meisters

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Post by 4thgenphil » Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:04 am

Also worth a look at mieters, they were doing forum discount aswell
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Re: Recommendation on what and where to buy coilovers and po

Post by W1ggz » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:19 pm

What about the D2's? Rob mentioned them when I was over his last night

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Post by NafemanNathan » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:36 pm

Did both those sets I gave you links for a while back sell?

D2's I think are the same as BC racing aren't they?

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Post by Donald » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:03 pm

I've read they're very similar/made in the same place, but the BC ones have better build quality. :? Only a second hand account though.

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Re: Recommendation on what and where to buy coilovers and po

Post by W1ggz » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:13 pm

Yeah both of the ones you linked me sold nafe.

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Post by 106pete » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:34 pm

If they are for the track car I think I'd get miesters as you can request better spring rates I think rich recommended 10kg front and 9kg rear but may need to check that.

D2's and similar come something like 10kg/5kg so another pair of springs will cost another £100 or so, plus rebuilding them seems impossible(replacment units only available). I've only got them as they were new and half price :)
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Post by RattyMcClelland » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:42 pm

I contacted BC racing (apexi racing) and they will customize the BC coilovers.
I use the 10kg front and 7kg rears rates. The custom rear springs rates were £70 plus delivery i think. They were off an MR2 IIRC. Might get a stiffer rear spring though. We will see.
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Post by CrunchyAdams82 » Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:44 pm

Something like this I'd say..

BC BR Coilovers

Might be able to find them a bit cheaper. Although you can make a 'best offer' on these. ;)

They're ultimately what I'll be getting on my Gen3.
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