Would like to know what everyone's thoughts are on the best coilover option for a dual duty FD. By dual duty I mean a car that will see regular street mileage without being harsh yet be extremely capable at a track day or autocross. From my past experiences with cars I know that Ohlins makes a premium coilover. I found that sakebomb garage makes a specific valving and spring combo for the FD. Is this the best option? Or is there a "standard" out there that I am unaware of that all other coilovers are measured by for this platform.

Thanks, John

 

This is just my 2 cents, but it is going to come down to spring rate and budget.
There is no coilover that encompasses all, but it is more of find the balance of what works for you.

I've never driven a car with coilovers through Wisconsin, but I have all throughout the Southwest. Most of the trips were through NM, TX, CO, AZ, NV, & CA.
I've driven 8kg/8kg on my old BRZ (BC Racing BR), 4kg Front/8kg Rear on my old SW20 (Tein Flexes), 8kg Front/6kg Rear on my old S14 & AE86 (Megans and Stance respectively ), 6kg front/ 6kg rear on my old Corona (Ground Controls with Konis), and currently have Tein Street Advances on my FD (10kg front/10kg rear), and will be switching them to BC Racing BR ones (10kg front, 8kg Rear) as I tried those in someone elses car and enjoyed them more than the current Teins I have.

It really came down to a factor of road conditions, how much I drive, and spring rates for me.
When I'm in NM, TX, NV, or AZ, I can easily ride with any of those cars for hours on the road without my tailbone wanting to murder me.
However, I have a difficult time driving for longer distanced on the 8kg+ springs in CA, where the highways have those concrete ripples in slow traffic and lots of bad road conditions. However, the 10kg/10kg on the RX7 seems not to be as rough of a ride as with the other vehicles I've driven, but still a little harsh for me on the rear for street.

I'm not sure how long your commute is for on a daily basis, how well your back can take pain, your budget, and how well Wisconsin maintains their roads, but take those into account.
If it's a short commute, then no worries going to a more track setup with spring rates/valving. However, if you commute/street drive more than you are on the track, you will want to find the balance.

 

About three threads down from the top should be a good start.....

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