Buddy Club N+ racing coilovers on Euro review

[sodaz]

Lucky bugger! enjoy your ride mate!

Thanks mate. Cheers!

[ALN]

This coilover sounds very good setup. How is it compare to the stock suspension. I found even tein ss a bit harsh if it is hit the tram rails in melb CBD compare to stock.

[aaronng]

Everything is harsh on the train tracks in Melb. The road across the track is always an uneven height!

[ALN]

Everything is harsh on the train tracks in Melb. The road across the track is always an uneven height!

yeah it is so uncomfortable, no other choices really, I live in city.
but stock sus absorb it better than the aftermarket sus I recon.

[sodaz]

This coilover sounds very good setup. How is it compare to the stock suspension. I found even tein ss a bit harsh if it is hit the tram rails in melb CBD compare to stock.

It's very similar to stock in terms of ride quality without the rolling and diving.
I've driven on some really bad roads in Sydney and it actually copes with bumps better than stock. It doesn't like those sharp speed bumps in shopping centres though.

[aaronng]

Yeah, the stiffer the springs the limit for bumps will drop. The stock sussy handles sharp bumps, SS handles medium bumps and Flex/N+ handle only smooth long bumps.

[sendok]

How's N+ comparing to Racing Spec? Considering the bump and the thickness rate, not the level of adjustment..

[sodaz]

How's N+ comparing to Racing Spec? Considering the bump and the thickness rate, not the level of adjustment..

It's firmer and not as streetable as far as i know.

[Jegi#5]

Nah, Flex comes with the upper pillowball mounts. It's optional on the SS.

Forgive me for this noob question, but with the upper pillowball mounts, but what is it and how does it differ to a coil over setup with these mounts? Is it adjustability? Also are these mounts road legal or not, and if not why?

Cheers

[aaronng]

Forgive me for this noob question, but with the upper pillowball mounts, but what is it and how does it differ to a coil over setup with these mounts? Is it adjustability? Also are these mounts road legal or not, and if not why?

Cheers

It's the upper mount of the coils. Even the stock spring and shock have the upper mount. If your new coils don't have an upper mount, you have to either get a new set or remove your current ones and put them onto the new coils (you'll need a spring compressor). The difference between the stock one and the pillowball one is the design and material of the bushing. The stock mount bushing is made from rubber and are very loose compared to a pillowball mount, which is made of polyurethane and much tighter. If you get the pillowball mount, you lose comfort and gain better steering response. As to being street legal, EVERYTHING aftermarket can be non-legal depending on the cop you meet.

[Jegi#5]

Thanks aaron, I was initially looking at Tein SS however the BC's have swayed me.

Cheers.

[euro77]

My Buddy Club N+ coilovers have finally been installed on my Euro. Time for a quick review:

- Car has been lowered 3cm front and back (looks great!)
- Ingalls rear camber kit was also installed
- Damper settings 8kg F, 6kg B
- Aligned and corner balanced (rear camber now -1.0, F 60%, Rear 40%)

Pros:
1. Very very minimal body roll even when cornering hard!
2. Acceleration and brake dive significantly reduced
3. Steering feels more alert and accurate
4. Car looks a lot more aggressive now
5. No squeaking or any noises from the coilovers

Cons:
1. Narrow, sharp speed bumps (shopping centre ones) are not your friends! Make sure you go as slow as possible.

Overall Verdict: The coilovers are very well made and imo it's a very good mod as it makes the car a lot more fun to drive.

What are the spring rates? is it 12 front and 6 rear?

Thanks aaron, I was initially looking at Tein SS however the BC's have swayed me.

You have to be mindful of what you will be using your car for and what level of comfort you expect from the coilover. Tein SS spring rate is 10 front and 6 rear. This means Tein SS should be less bumpier (if buddy club n+ is 12 front). Tein Flex, on the other hand, is 14 front and 8 rear, which is more bumpier than buddy club n+. Just thought you should know (in case you don't) before you decide this is the coilover for you/your car. Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC (the one I have before, euroaccord13 has them on now) is 8 front and 4 rear, which pretty much retains the comfort when being driven daily.