A`PEX-i S1 Damper
#1
A`PEX-i S1 Damper
What's Up CLUB!?
I just ordered a set of A`PEX-i S1 Dampers from Eric at Work Concepts, and am thrilled about the deal! Now, the reason I purchased these in particular, is because they're designed to be the gap between race coils and street coils. Kind of like a A`PEX-i version of TEIN Monoflex coilover. I thought the features were great for my price range:
-Monotube
-45mm piston
-12k/12k springs rates (would prefer better rates, but these should do for now)
-20-way dampening
-Rear helper spring (which other coils offer that at this price range?)
-Are overhaulable in the states
-100% built in japan
I was wondering if anyone else here has purchased these coils, and what was their impression? What did you have before? As for myself, I've had only koni yellows with H&R springs, so this should be night and day. I hope they ride really well. I've been pleased with my buddy's Aragostas with delrin suspension, so I'm guess these would be a lot more comfortable.
-Jeff
I just ordered a set of A`PEX-i S1 Dampers from Eric at Work Concepts, and am thrilled about the deal! Now, the reason I purchased these in particular, is because they're designed to be the gap between race coils and street coils. Kind of like a A`PEX-i version of TEIN Monoflex coilover. I thought the features were great for my price range:
-Monotube
-45mm piston
-12k/12k springs rates (would prefer better rates, but these should do for now)
-20-way dampening
-Rear helper spring (which other coils offer that at this price range?)
-Are overhaulable in the states
-100% built in japan
I was wondering if anyone else here has purchased these coils, and what was their impression? What did you have before? As for myself, I've had only koni yellows with H&R springs, so this should be night and day. I hope they ride really well. I've been pleased with my buddy's Aragostas with delrin suspension, so I'm guess these would be a lot more comfortable.
-Jeff
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Rotary Freak
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Jeff the only thing I can comment on these is the use of rear helper springs, the FD3S already has a limited stroke/adjustment in the rear, depending on your ride height, you will either A keep it as is, B remove the helper spring setup, or C remove the extra locking nuts and keep the helper springs lock nut to lock the lower perch.
I just don't know where all these companies are coming from thinking they need to add helper springs everywhere.... Especially on the these types of coilovers, meaning where you have a separate adjust for the ride height and preload...
What I do like about the S1 for the street, is the isolation rubbers.
Please report back with some info and pictures!!
I just don't know where all these companies are coming from thinking they need to add helper springs everywhere.... Especially on the these types of coilovers, meaning where you have a separate adjust for the ride height and preload...
What I do like about the S1 for the street, is the isolation rubbers.
Please report back with some info and pictures!!
#3
I will do so my friend. Yeah, I don't know of many FD coils with rear helper springs, but hopefully it's a good thing? HAHA! I will be keeping the car close to stock height. My old setup with koni yellows and H&R springs were way too low, and I scraped on everything. I even hit the fuel line cover and bent one of the fins at a gas station in San Rafael, CA. I like how you can go over almost anything with the stock suspension. I feel these coils will be a great compromise for street and track. Can't wait until they arrive. I'll post as many photos as needed. You have any particular request of what to shoot?
#4
Initial response after install is AWESOME! street driving is superb. I even think it handled a lot better than stock! Then again my stock suspension is HELLA old. These are 20 way adjustable and i currently have it at 10 in the front, and 12 in the rear in with the higher number being softer. Front floor to fender height is 24 1/4 inches, and the rear is 24 7/8 inches. I need to raise it though. Before I put wheels on I will raise heights to 25 inches.
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Lowness
Yeah, I clear most speedbumps going straight, but I have scrapped about 3 times on high speed bumps where my fuel line cover (louver?) is on the driver side. I'm about 200 lbs so maybe I'm heavy lol. I do however scrape on a lot of driveway, but my carbon bumper protectors from shineauto take all the damage and none done to the paint or the bumper itself. I will be raising my car soon though. Shouldn't hurt performance at all. The car turns really well right now. Handles better than my old FD that had Koni yellows with H&R springs and Racing Beat swaybars.
Jeff
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Wicked, I believe helper springs are to keep tension on the springs incase they get loose from a hop or something, but another member mentioned the fd has a short stroke anyway, so it's not needed, but it looks nice haha!
Drftwerks, cool huh!? That's my wife's truck!
SilverTRD I have some in the feed bumper thread in the shineauto section, but I'll take some non iPhone photos of the protectors for you tomorrow.
Natey Thanks! I got them for a deal that is no longer offered by Works Concepts here on our club forum. I got them for $1,558 shipped to my door.
Drftwerks, cool huh!? That's my wife's truck!
SilverTRD I have some in the feed bumper thread in the shineauto section, but I'll take some non iPhone photos of the protectors for you tomorrow.
Natey Thanks! I got them for a deal that is no longer offered by Works Concepts here on our club forum. I got them for $1,558 shipped to my door.
#18
Natey, nah I'm Laotian and Thai, but have been deeply influenced by the Polynesians lol (most my buddies when I was in the Navy). Weren't you suppose to let me borrow some reggae Natey? LOL
Yes Rich! They're on the way from Rishie. I ordered Silver ENKEI RPF1s in 18x9.5+45 & 18x10+38. Trying to decide if I want to run a 275/35-18 (Bridgestone RE760) or a 295/30-18 (Hancook Ventus V12 EVO K110) tire though the fronts will be 255/35-18 regardless of the rear. BTW Rich, this is my second FD. The last one that got sideswiped, I got rid of it, and sold it to the shop.
Yes Rich! They're on the way from Rishie. I ordered Silver ENKEI RPF1s in 18x9.5+45 & 18x10+38. Trying to decide if I want to run a 275/35-18 (Bridgestone RE760) or a 295/30-18 (Hancook Ventus V12 EVO K110) tire though the fronts will be 255/35-18 regardless of the rear. BTW Rich, this is my second FD. The last one that got sideswiped, I got rid of it, and sold it to the shop.
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