New Coilovers for Track Only, advice please

[S50BEN]

I am looking at replacing the Bilstein dampers on H&R springs that are currently on my 172 Cup track car (These are for sale as soon as I find a replacement).

The reason I am wanting to change is that there is no damping adjustment on my current coilovers, and ideally want something with plenty of adjustment.

The car is never driven on the road, so track only.

What are your recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Ben

 

[Paprika123]

Bilstein B14.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

BC Racing, from MicKPM

Adjustable, and can get stiffer springs, should you so wish, at any time for not much moolah.

 

[MicKPM]

I'm having a setup made for my R19 - I loved them that much!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Nice !!

OP - I have them on both my cars .. everyone who gets in either is surprised it's on coilovers as they're so damn comfy.

If you're anywhere near Essex, you're more than welcome to a passenger ride.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Ast sportline 1 or 2's if it's track only. Good choice of springs available and adjustable damping.

 

[JackD]

Budget?

 

[S50BEN]

Up to about £1000.00...

 

[Chip-mk1]

AST would get my vote, stuff like b14 are a nice road/track compromise but it doesnt sound like a comrpomise you need to make if its just for track.

 

[.GAZ.]

Can't fault my B14's! Love them!

 

[Cub.]

If it's track only, ASTs.

If you need to drive it on the road, Bilsteins. I love my Bilstein B14s, perfect balance IMO.

 

[S50BEN]

I think its on B12's at the moment, with H&R springs. The problem I have is the front is too hard - making it skip a lot. I bought the car as it is, and am wondering if maybe the springs have been swapped?

 

[S50BEN]

I think the AST's are a bit over budget, any views on the AVO GTX's?

 

[Fletcher]

I agree with the above AST's if it's just track use. I would like a set next.

The only problem is getting hold of Curtis, and long waiting times for the coilovers.

 

[warwickstingray]

Coilovers is one place it is worth stretching your budget. Particularly if it is track only and they are going to get the crap kicked out of them by you doing a longer session than anyone in a road car would entertain.

 

[CamMoreRon]

Another vote for AST.. well worth the extra money!

Failing that, you could have a set of cheaper struts made up with the AST track spring rates, but you would need to have the dampers custom valved or they'll be useless.

 

[Paprika123]

How many people in this thread recommending AST have actually used them?

As for getting hold of Curtis - yes that can be a bit of a pain sometimes but check with Cooksport as Josh rebuilt mines for me. Sent them on a Tuesday and they were back with me on the Friday morning.

 

[vecbtb]

I think the AST's are a bit over budget, any views on the AVO GTX's?

Mine are great. Used for sprinting and hill climbing. Great service. All in stock and any spring rate you want. Deal direct for best service/price.

 

[NorthloopCup]

You'll get a set of sportline 1's for 1k........

 

[Ph1 Tom]

You'll get a set of sportline 1's for 1k........

I love mine

 

[NorthloopCup]

I love mine

Good! The hassle to get them was almost unbearable! :lolup:

 

[S50BEN]

Done a deal for some AST Sportline 1's - will let you know how I find them.

Thanks for the advice

 

[Fletcher]

Done a deal for some AST Sportline 1's - will let you know how I find them.

Thanks for the advice

Where from, new or used?

 

[S50BEN]

Used - from Carbonraider. Recently serviced by AST.

 

[Fletcher]

^^^good stuff

 

[NorthloopCup]

Done a deal for some AST Sportline 1's - will let you know how I find them.

Thanks for the advice

You won't be disappointed mate.

 

[CamMoreRon]

How many people in this thread recommending AST have actually used them?

I used mine at DN10 in July and have had them on since. Track spec springs are probably a bit stiff for road.. but for track it's awesome.

 

[Martin.]

Another vote for ASTs. Awesome on my track car.