Rear Coilover Options

[sssr20det510]

Well there are a few rear coilover options for the rear of the 510 Need your opinion on what ones you think are the best and why

 

 

T3

 

Topmotoring (Qa1)

 

Troy Ermish

 

Ground Control

Edited November 11, 2009 by sssr20det510

[kiznook]

Top motoring gets my vote :D you'll be glad you did!

[NorCalDime]

dont forget about qa1 either single (12 way) or double (24 way 576 combination) adjustable.

 

[68Datsun510]

I would get the T3's because i live a whole 5 miles from the shop! ^_^

[kiznook]

Another advantage to top motoring is that Jordan is local.

 

p.s. Top Motoring COs are QA-1

[68Datsun510]

Jordan does sell very nice stuff, got my Tockikos from him.

[NorCalDime]

Another advantage to top motoring is that Jordan is local.

 

p.s. Top Motoring COs are QA-1

 

Yeah but i think they just come as the non adjustable ones iirc.

[kiznook]

nope, he sells exactly what you posted, 12 or 24way adjustable

[Dime Dave]

There really isn't anything special about coilover set-ups other than these suppliers have for the most part packaged over the counter parts for you. They eliminated the research you'd need to do to assemble the correct pieces yourself. You can do it yourself and save a few bucks if you feel comfortable in doing the research, but you don't have the history that these guys have from doing it wrong every once in a while.

 

Go to the Pro Shock website and you can build a set for as little as $450/pair complete with springs using their MSRP prices. Do some shopping around to different suppliers and you are at $400/set using a non adjustable C/O shock. Or you can take it to the 9th degree with remote canister Penske shocks and be well over $1200 for your set.

 

Shock valving is directly related to spring rate for your suspension to work properly. Non adjustable shocks are cheap initially, but to change valving they are either replaced or sent in for re-valving. Multi adjustable shocks are great because they are tunable by turning a knob. But without proper knowledge of what does what, you can be worse off than by using non adjustable shocks.

 

A typical 50/50 non adjustable coil over shock with a 4 setting should fit most driver

[DISLEXICDIME]

BAM:D

 

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ProductSummary.aspx?free_text|11/11/2009%207:50:10%20PM=coil+over&deptId=0

[benzo]

I bet all three kits will work fine. you have to find out what spring rates they come with. I would say you would get more support from ground control than ermish and then T3 may be a tie. The T3 kit is basically a ground control kit which it may be using a Toyota corolla GTS rear AGX shock. not a bad kit for the money. I agree you could make your own kit buy doing research if you want to save money or have the feeling of making your own stuff. that is what I will be doing soon.

[slodat]

I have owned two sets of the Top Motoring coil overs. I was very happy with them. Jordan is a friend of mine and local to the Portland area. He has gone far out of his way to help me out when he could. I highly recommend him and the setup he sells.

 

I'm about to buy my QA1 coil over setup for my 521. The best price I can find anywhere is from Paradise Racing - $349 + $28 shipping for the DR3855P coil over set with springs. You'll be hard priced to beat that price. Other QA1 dealers I have talked to said that price is below their cost. It appears that Paradise is a high volume QA1 dealer.

Edited November 12, 2009 by slodat

[sssr20det510]

but what is the part number for the 510 ones

[hang_510]

Another advantage to top motoring is that Jordan is local.

 

maybe to you :fu:

 

 

 

still... gonna give him my $$$$

[slodat]

but what is the part number for the 510 ones

 

Well. I feel strongly that he has done the research and therefore the few bucks that he may or may not make on the sale of the coilovers. I do know for certain that you will not duplicate his setup with a single out of the box part number from QA1. They are worth his selling price. Better than the other options you posted above in my opinion. I did buy them for two cars after all..

[yellowdatsun]

I have the Top Motoring QA1 CO's from Jordan. I love em'. I believe they are the 12 way adjustable ones, and not the 24. I have only heard good things from other people about these sets as well.

[RoadRace]

Jeff Winter at Rallye-sport makes them as well - or rather custom orders Konis and assembles the correct set for your application. but its north of a $1000. depends on what your doing with the car.

[datlove]

+1 for qa1 stiff but smooth ride

[DARIN 510]

Troys coil overs are QA1 also.just thought i would throw that out there.

[69FJWagon]

Troys coil overs are QA1 also.just thought i would throw that out there.

 

ya they are and he has the guy that does his shocks on his stock car custom valve them if you want, the problem I found with the single adjustable (rebound) ones is they are not valved for such a light car that the extra cost involved isnt worth the cash out of the 12 clicks I have never been past 4 clicks from soft because they just hold the car down to much, I had my non- adjustables custom valved and are great :D and well worth the cash.

 

Clayton

[ramseys21]

i have troys. im happy with them. i may go with a stiffer spring rate next time. but all around good coilovers

[Opius]

Wich one is the cheapest? And how are they to mount?

[sssr20det510]

they are all over 500 and they just mount where the stock shock goes and you take out the factory spring.

[sr20ve510]

I have T3 and they are super good.

[510six]

There really isn't anything special about coilover set-ups other than these suppliers have for the most part packaged over the counter parts for you. They eliminated the research you'd need to do to assemble the correct pieces yourself. You can do it yourself and save a few bucks if you feel comfortable in doing the research, but you don't have the history that these guys have from doing it wrong every once in a while.

 

Go to the Pro Shock website and you can build a set for as little as $450/pair complete with springs using their MSRP prices. Do some shopping around to different suppliers and you are at $400/set using a non adjustable C/O shock. Or you can take it to the 9th degree with remote canister Penske shocks and be well over $1200 for your set.

 

Shock valving is directly related to spring rate for your suspension to work properly. Non adjustable shocks are cheap initially, but to change valving they are either replaced or sent in for re-valving. Multi adjustable shocks are great because they are tunable by turning a knob. But without proper knowledge of what does what, you can be worse off than by using non adjustable shocks.

 

A typical 50/50 non adjustable coil over shock with a 4 setting should fit most driver