Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Seeking Info For R53 Coilover Upgrade

I meant in terms of is it brake dive/squat or body roll or shock rebound etc that you don't like about your current setup. I am a big fan of softer springs and stiffer bars but the exact opposite can be fast too. I like using the curbs and the soft springs help it from unsettling too much.

 

I have to disagree slightly on the camber plates and suspension comfort. I agree that the solid bearing camber plates add a little noise and harshness but not like that of the springs/shocks not absorbing a sharp bump well. My GP1 without camber plates was more jarring over bumps than my 2003 MCS with H&R springs and camber plates. I later added camber plates to the GP1 which did add a "roughness" to the ride but not a large difference.

 

The Swift springs are linear, not sure of the rates tho......

 

Are you talking about the lowering springs? because they are actually progressive.
So you know.
Unless you mean the coilover springs, and as a swift dealer i can tell you they come in all sizes and rates depending on the application.

I have driven Daves KW V2 TSW, they are much better than standard KWs
however I still dont love them because they are a old school twin tube shock design so when you drive the car hard over a road thats not say the most ideal smooth surface or really even one thats pretty nice (Hellbender)
the car develops a floaty quality. This is because the shock just cant cycle well enough to keep the tyres on the road for optimal contact.

So you know if you are trying to call me, It wont work, I am over seas you will have to get me via Email still.
I will be happy to answer any questions about the suspension i sell on here or via email/pm.

 

I was referring to the TSW (Swift) ones......but thanks for clearing that up.

 

Firebro, I'll buy the TSW springs off you if/when you decide on coilovers.

 

I have had Koni FSDs for 50K miles. Last week I drove about 10 miles over washboard gravel roads, and wife commented the car seemed kind of smooth given the bad road. I noticed there was almost no jiggling (cowl shake) when I intentionally ran through the washboard areas - you know the kind created by trucks on gravel roads. Of course no complaints at all on any paved road, even bumpy ones, compared to the OEMs we had at first.

OK, so I don't track or autoX, and the car is a daily driver too. But when we go on club drives in the twisties, I keep up with the best of them, and then some. The FSDs keep the car planted while accommodating the bumps and patchy pavement. And, the car has virtually NO RATTLES even on gravel.

215/40/18 Michelin AS-3s on 8/18 autobahn wheels.

2006 R52, Lots of mods.