Buddy Club N+ racing coilovers on Euro review

[sodaz]

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.

[rom5]

hows the ride, bumpy? got any pics??

[Jegi#5]

Great to hear, as I want to get the exact same coilovers over the next few months. My only question is that I have heard that Tein Flex suffers from an issue with the Top Mount being adjustable which is not road legal (correct me if I am wrong) and was wondering if the Buddy Club N+ coilovers suffered the same fate? Also how is the ride?????? I'm shuddering at the thought of driving down Parramatta road with the coil overs (Sydney siders will know what I mean).

Cheers!!!

[sodaz]

Great to hear, as I want to get the exact same coilovers over the next few months. My only question is that I have heard that Tein Flex suffers from an issue with the Top Mount being adjustable which is not road legal (correct me if I am wrong) and was wondering if the Buddy Club N+ coilovers suffered the same fate? Also how is the ride?????? I'm shuddering at the thought of driving down Parramatta road with the coil overs (Sydney siders will know what I mean).

Cheers!!!

The BCs come with the upper mounts but i think with the FLEX you have to order it separately. I don't really know the legal implications to be honest.

Ride wise, it's actually very close to stock and isn't bouncy at all. It actually absorbs bumps better than stock imo. It doesn't like those narrow shopping centre speed bumps though. I live in Sydney myself and I've driven on Parramatta road already and it's not harsh at all.

PS: Rom5, sorry no pics yet. Haven't had the chance to take any shots.

[aaronng]

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

[sodaz]

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

I see. That's good. What's your tyre pressure setting now Aaron?

[Gerald28]

The BCs come with the upper mounts but i think with the FLEX you have to order it separately. I don't really know the legal implications to be honest.

Ride wise, it's actually very close to stock and isn't bouncy at all. It actually absorbs bumps better than stock imo. It doesn't like those narrow shopping centre speed bumps though. I live in Sydney myself and I've driven on Parramatta road already and it's not harsh at all.

The N+ comes with hard bushing mounts with aluminium top.

Totally agree with the ride quality! Its not uncomfortable to drive on sydney roads

Nice to hear that u like it

[Jegi#5]

Where did you source your ingalls camber kit in Sydney mate if you don't mind me asking?

[sodaz]

Where did you source your ingalls camber kit in Sydney mate if you don't mind me asking?

I got it from JDMyard. He's one of the traders here.

[aaronng]

I see. That's good. What's your tyre pressure setting now Aaron?

I'm still using 36 psi front and rear when cold on the stock 16" tyres.

[Jegi#5]

Cheers Mate!

[Type R Positive]

My Buddy Club N+ coilovers have finally been installed on my Euro.

Lucky bugger! enjoy your ride mate!