ATT DC2R owners that runs coilovers, what do you run and how do you find them?

**kyobibi** · 12-03-2007 10:35 PM

Buddyclub N+ coilovers:
I've just had mine for almost a week now.
Before this I had Spoon spring on oem shocks (which came with the car).

That setup was REALLY stiff, which lead too better cornering but for daily driving (on the hume highway), it could be very uncomfortable at times.
ie, hitting potholes and driving on uneven roads.
Even though they were lowered springs, they were the perfect height so that you don't scrape everywhere but the arch still sat nicely over the wheel.

The first setting I had on the buddyclub n+ were the softest settings all round.
It was soooo soft and smooth!
Then I tried the hardest settings which improved cornering dramatically but caused the ride to be VERY bouncy.

This is just adjusting the dampen levels (top adjust).
I've been told that there is also a rebound adjust which is at the bottom of the coilovers, which I have yet to try.

The main thing I like about these coilovers is that they are dual height adjustable.
Meaning that there is a lower adjusting perch where you can adjust ride height.
By doing this, you aren't affecting the spring height which affects springs rates etc.

Overall though, I do recommend these coilovers - they would make the most bang for your bucks.
My car is generally flatter when cornering and ride quality is much smoother and more comfortable compared to when I had Spoon springs with OEM shocks.

**typsy** · 12-03-2007 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by sung

Hey guys,
i don't wanna highjack the thread...but im also after coilovers for my dc2r.
i use it as a daily, mostly city driving and surrounding suburbs....some really sh!t roads around here lol. i havn't been to the track and i don't really intend to go.
what coilovers would you guyz reccomend for me?
so far im looking at cusco zero-2e or buddyclub n+.
reccommend me some coilovers guyz...esp you dc2r owners

If you're not planning to track your car regularly then I would suggest you save your money and not waste it on coilovers. The stock DC2R sussy is good enough for daily use and even track.

**arron** · 12-03-2007 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Spunkymonkey

Anyone tried koni coilovers?

Yeah, how are they? I thinking of a Koni Yellow + Spoon Spring combo... Anyone have any opinions on them?

Or am I gonna break all my teeth with a Koni Yellow + Spoon Spring combo as it seems like the spoon springs + OEM shocks seem to be very harsh...

edit: wait, didnt realise that she was talking about the koni coilovers... well... opinions on the koni yellows?

**Spunkymonkey** · 13-03-2007 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by arron

Yeah, how are they? I thinking of a Koni Yellow + Spoon Spring combo... Anyone have any opinions on them?

Or am I gonna break all my teeth with a Koni Yellow + Spoon Spring combo as it seems like the spoon springs + OEM shocks seem to be very harsh...

edit: wait, didnt realise that she was talking about the koni coilovers... well... opinions on the koni yellows?

lol i dont think anyone has tried the koni coilovers as i was told by one trader that its 6 weeks wait and by another that it is 8 plus weeks because he said he got a response saying that they hadnt even started production on the coilovers for the dc 2 r yet. Cant wait that long. Should be getting my cusco zero two this week

**sung** · 13-03-2007 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by kyobibi

Buddyclub N+ coilovers:
I've just had mine for almost a week now.
Before this I had Spoon spring on oem shocks (which came with the car).

That setup was REALLY stiff, which lead too better cornering but for daily driving (on the hume highway), it could be very uncomfortable at times.
ie, hitting potholes and driving on uneven roads.
Even though they were lowered springs, they were the perfect height so that you don't scrape everywhere but the arch still sat nicely over the wheel.

The first setting I had on the buddyclub n+ were the softest settings all round.
It was soooo soft and smooth!
Then I tried the hardest settings which improved cornering dramatically but caused the ride to be VERY bouncy.

This is just adjusting the dampen levels (top adjust).
I've been told that there is also a rebound adjust which is at the bottom of the coilovers, which I have yet to try.

The main thing I like about these coilovers is that they are dual height adjustable.
Meaning that there is a lower adjusting perch where you can adjust ride height.
By doing this, you aren't affecting the spring height which affects springs rates etc.

Overall though, I do recommend these coilovers - they would make the most bang for your bucks.
My car is generally flatter when cornering and ride quality is much smoother and more comfortable compared to when I had Spoon springs with OEM shocks.

Tanx Kyobibi,
Great info n great insight!
Nice car btw cw dc2rs ftw

**sung** · 13-03-2007 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by typsy

If you're not planning to track your car regularly then I would suggest you save your money and not waste it on coilovers. The stock DC2R sussy is good enough for daily use and even track.

Hey typsy....my stock dc2r sussy seems to be on the way out..so therefore need for new sussy....would get oem sussy but think it'll be too much $$$ so might as well get coils?

**sung** · 13-03-2007 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Spunkymonkey

lol i dont think anyone has tried the koni coilovers as i was told by one trader that its 6 weeks wait and by another that it is 8 plus weeks because he said he got a response saying that they hadnt even started production on the coilovers for the dc 2 r yet. Cant wait that long. Should be getting my cusco zero two this week

Keep me updated on the cusco zero 2 k spunky!

**1900-hustler** · 13-03-2007 07:10 PM

sung - a good set of coilover suspension can cost up to and beyond 2k quite easily - dont think oem sussy would come anywhere near that

a good shock spring combo will do the trick if you dont plan on tracking your car as typsy mentioned (eibach, spoon etc springs / koni, blisten etc shocks)

it all comes down to how much your budget is

**sung** · 13-03-2007 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by 1900-hustler

sung - a good set of coilover suspension can cost up to and beyond 2k quite easily - dont think oem sussy would come anywhere near that

a good shock spring combo will do the trick if you dont plan on tracking your car as typsy mentioned (eibach, spoon etc springs / koni, blisten etc shocks)

it all comes down to how much your budget is

i don't plan to track it but i also wanna stick to the pavement n not into peoples windows...no real budget but willing to spend in excess of 2k