Suspension - Something other than KW?

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Didn't I meet your friend at Silverstone last year? Are going to make to the Classic this year?

I think you probably did! I haven't got a date either and the car has just gone down the Scott's for service MOT etc. so I'm not in a rush. I'm still trying to justify the c.£500 cost as well... although I know it must be worth it!

Understood. Will drop you an email when I am ready to book.

Ok guys thanks. Looks like Scott for a chat & then KW V3. Any clue as to cost. Will it cost more than a tank of v power?

I think you might have to revise your budget upward quite a bit though: LINK

Bloody hell! Have they gone up? (Hasn't everything...)

 

[ronan1506]

Centre of Gravity have a good reputation.
996/986 are awash with options and I went for bog-standard Bilstein & OE springs when I renewed for my 996. Everything else seemed to be aimed at lowering/stiffening.

Luckily, here at V6 HQ there are very few options - so a lot less to ponder.

(If BG are ignored) - the choice seems to be:
a) Konis refurbished with SGM outsourced springs
b) KW v3 coilovers
c) RSC coilovers

I’ve got OE Koni on the Ph2 and KWv3 on the Ph1. I think these options work well.

A good few years ago when visiting OrigineRS at Goodwood Circuit it was obvious that the Ph1 Vees were subject to far more body roll than their Ph2 siblings when hooked up through the tight chicanes. Optioning KWs to a Ph1 would therefore be pragmatic.

On a Ph2, it’s a slightly different story. Konis give a perfectly good solution. They are just really difficult to acquire, hence KWs are arguably preferable outside of SGM’s procurement expertise.

RSC suspension components have a higher price tariff and this has deterred many.

Kett,

Have you had any experience or heard any reports on BC Racing coilovers for the phase 1


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[ed_harland]

I have BC on my phase 1
Cost, weight saving and adjustability are the obvious immediate advantages.
All parts available, again at reasonable price.
Ride quality is similar to OEM with softest damping set.
I love them !

 

[ronan1506]

I have BC on my phase 1
Cost, weight saving and adjustability are the obvious immediate advantages.
All parts available, again at reasonable price.
Ride quality is similar to OEM with softest damping set.
I love them !

Thanks Ed.
I was actually reading your MAD thread earlier and saw you went the BC route and was going to send you a pm.
Thanks.
I'll order a set

 

[Splitpin]

I also run the BC setup with the adjustable top mounts up front.

I’m really pleased with the quality and the ride.

 

[ed_harland]

I also run the BC setup with the adjustable top mounts up front.

I’m really pleased with the quality and the ride.

I'm running Compbrake top mounts, not adjustable but I can get the neg. camber I need using the cam type bolts between strut and upright.