Cpv35 Suspension - Track Setup

[szymonsta]

i currently have bilstein coilovers on my V35 but am thinking about changing to something a little more aggressive for track work. just wondering i there are any coilovers that could be recommended by those of you with some track experience (not bc,killerB,or any eBay specials)

i have been considering Aragosta TypeS, JIC FLT-TAR, Zeal FunctionX.most running 12kg/mm front and 10kg/mm rear springs.

Also would be doing bushings at the same time,can anyone comment on SuperPro and Nismo bushings?

[SMOKEYV35]

You must have a sizeable bank account to be quoting on aragosta's. If you're not happy with your billies then aragosta or ohlins are your only real upgrades.....

Bilstiens are pretty awesome - so it's surprising you're unhappy - or is it just that you want a stiffer setup? If that's the case, you should just get them rebuilt with custom valving - that's the beauty of Bilstiens. Shops like Fulcrum can turn your Bilstiens into what ever you want them to be.

I would suggest signing up to zclub.com.au and asking the question there. Those guys far more regularly track their cars, and given the suspension is the same I reckon you'll get better answers backed by experience there. I know for example there is a guy on there (MR RIZK) that has just sold his PSS10's for Ohlins. I reckon asking him your question would get you all the answers you need.

cheers

Mat

[Seano350GT]

Why wouldn't you consider BC BR series coils? They'd do the job, unless of course your car is running a lot of power and do series track work..

As for bushes, i have used factory revised bushes for both my compression rod bushes and haven't had any problems yet and it's been about 5000km. I would recommend Whiteline or Superpro for control arm etc..

[NORBY]

Seano... Bilsteins are only 100x better than BC's and he wants to go better again!

A mate of mine got his Bilsteins revalved and resprung. Definitely made a big difference in his track times.

[Seano350GT]

Oh whoops, i misread it i thought the OP wrote Bilstein shocks for some reason.

[180 wanabe]

Get yourself a set of R compound semi slicks like the Toyo R888 GG they will take more time off your laps than a different set of coilovers

[szymonsta]

thanks forthe replies guys. definitey agree a set of s tyres will make the biggest difference in lap time-my lap times at mallala in my integra dropped from high 1:26s on street tyres to low 1:23s on RE55s.

stil i am considering changing the coilovers too.just waiting on a few quotes..so there might be a set of Bilstein coilovers up for sale soon

[spencer]

get MCA suspension gear? australian made product and track proven

[LineItUp]

If you decide to sell your Bilsteins send me a PM!

[szymonsta]

i guess i should put up an EOI for my Bilstein coilovers in the next week or so then..

Edited January 25, 2013 by szymonsta