Coilovers for Dc5r

[neil1112]

Hi guys,

I know this has been covered a million times, but need advice on which coilover would be best suited for my dc5r. My budget is 900-1400. It will be mainy for daily driving and at times taking corners, so I want something with more comfort to it rather than a bumpy ride.

I was leaning towards to teins SS or flex coilovers because they are generally comfortable, reliable and are pretty solid. Also from what other people have said , these are quality coilovers. Please correct me if I am wrong here.

I have been advised that BC is quite good as well.

So which coilovers do you guys recommend taking into account the above factors? Please also share your experiences and pros and cons.

Thanks in advance.

[muzukashi]

Teins > BC in my experience, had BC before on DC5R i didn't like it didn't have that overall solid feeling

Running Tein monoflexes on my EP3 these are great pick them over the BC anyday, they're really solid but be prepared to feel the slightest bump/light markings/pothole/shit roads but they are coilovers so going to expect it haha

[neil1112]

Yeah I remember someone selling me that Tein monoflex are really good for track. I saw the price of these and way beyond my budget lol, but thanks for sharing man.
What do u think of Tein flex? I know they're discontinued so not sure if it is worth looking out for.

[Mikecivic78]

It will be mainy for daily driving and at times taking corners, so I want something with more comfort to it rather than a bumpy ride.

If you want comfort, get a decent spring/shock combo. Well within your budget and you can have performance and comfort in one.

You have no chance of getting comfort from coilovers in your price range.

check out Koni or Tokico for shocks and for springs King/Eibach/HR etc...

[.k.]

I run Tein SS on my R and I love them. They are so comfortable to drive on the streets, and can perform when you need them to. I'd definitely recommend them for a street/daily application.

[p33r]

Koni/Eibach combo here on a DC5S.. practically as comfortable as stock and damper adjustable - highly recommended. I would stick with a quality shock/spring combo if comfort is your main priority and you don't want to completely dump your ride height. I do kinda regret not getting coilovers sometimes though as I start leaning to a more performance orientated build.

[Mikecivic78]

Koni/Eibach combo here on a DC5S.. practically as comfortable as stock and damper adjustable - highly recommended. I would stick with a quality shock/spring combo if comfort is your main priority and you don't want to completely dump your ride height. I do kinda regret not getting coilovers sometimes though as I start leaning to a more performance orientated build.

you could always keep the Konis and go with more performance orientated springs. It's cost effective as well.

[p33r]

I have thought about that but would it put this combo on the level of mid-tier level coilovers while retaining a similar level of comfort?

What springs would you recommend as an improvement, need similar ride height to eibach pro kits.

edit: also i'm pretty sure i have an issue with hitting the bumpstops with my current setup. would getting stiffer springs resolve this?

[.k.]

^i think it would set you up on the same level as an entry level coilover.

@mike: just out of curiosity, how much would you expect to pay for a performance orientated shock/spring combo for a dc5 application?

[Mikecivic78]

^i think it would set you up on the same level as an entry level coilover.

@mike: just out of curiosity, how much would you expect to pay for a performance orientated shock/spring combo for a dc5 application?

Heres what ebay quotes, that's where I bought my Konis from (USA) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/KONI-YELLOW-S...item2c58387903 $700 for shocks. I like them, damper adjustable and slightly height adjustable too.

and $300 for Eibachs : http://cgi.ebay.com.au/EIBACH-LOWERI...item4cf6ba7dd2
...pro kit are not too performance orientated, so maybe you could get stiffer springs for $400 incl. shipping. Here's Sportline just for comparison: http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw=....c0.m270.l1313

I'm sure you get the idea. Other brands are comparable, around 700 for shocks and 3-400 for springs. Or get a combo deal for less maybe even.

Just DIY (it's easy and saves 400 bucks), get a wheel alignment and ur set.

What springs would you recommend as an improvement, need similar ride height to eibach pro kits.

edit: also i'm pretty sure i have an issue with hitting the bumpstops with my current setup. would getting stiffer springs resolve this?

Skunk2 sport are similar to Eibach pro kit with regards to height and comfort. Google away until u find springs for ur application.

BTW, what is your current setup? why are you bottoming out?

[p33r]

My current setup is exactly that, koni yellows with eibach pro kit. I dont know, I just feel a slight rubbing/clunking going over speedbumps. Not sure what it is.

Are you on the same setup? Would u know if any trimming of bumpstops is required for such a drop? I'll search around for stiffer springs thx

[Mikecivic78]

My current setup is exactly that, koni yellows with eibach pro kit. I dont know, I just feel a slight rubbing/clunking going over speedbumps. Not sure what it is.

Are you on the same setup? Would u know if any trimming of bumpstops is required for such a drop? I'll search around for stiffer springs thx

Yes I have the same setup on my EM1, Pro Kit and Koni yellow.

I cut the bumpstops down by a 3rd when I did the install. That's why you are bottoming out, you didn't cut them.

I get creaking noise on mine, but only on sharp angle and downhill turns. Speedbumps are fine. Check your bushes, they should be replaced when installing suspension IMO. Mine has 195K on the clock and overall it isn't too bad at all. The noise is only from the front, and during my install i noticed that the rear bushes (rear is fine) had been done at some stage by the previous owner.