Suspension Best shock/struts with JCW red springs
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Best shock/struts with JCW red springs
Hi all. I apologize if this has been covered but I did a search and couldn't find anything definitive. Just picked up a 2011 MCS with standard suspension, 17" R98 wheels and Dunlop run flats. I like the way the car handles, but I would like to squeeze a little more potential out of it.
My plans include a rear sway bar, but I was also considering upgrading the springs and dampers. A forum member is selling JCW red springs from his 2011 and from what I read they only provide about 10mm drop which is perfect as I am not looking to lower the car for appearance sake, just improved handling.
I have three main questions:
1 - I understand that these springs are VIN specific based on options so am I making too big a leap of faith in assuming that if his car is optioned out similarly to mine that they should work no problem?
2 - Are there folks out there running non OEM shocks/struts with these springs and if so which ones seemed to be best matched to the spring rates?
3 - Am I missing an aftermarket spring that will deliver similar performance and ride height difference?
Thanks in advance for the help!
My plans include a rear sway bar, but I was also considering upgrading the springs and dampers. A forum member is selling JCW red springs from his 2011 and from what I read they only provide about 10mm drop which is perfect as I am not looking to lower the car for appearance sake, just improved handling.
I have three main questions:
1 - I understand that these springs are VIN specific based on options so am I making too big a leap of faith in assuming that if his car is optioned out similarly to mine that they should work no problem?
2 - Are there folks out there running non OEM shocks/struts with these springs and if so which ones seemed to be best matched to the spring rates?
3 - Am I missing an aftermarket spring that will deliver similar performance and ride height difference?
Thanks in advance for the help!
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I agree with andyroo. This is a great street setup. IMHO people sometimes get a little overzelous trying to make their ride a track setup and then drive it primarily on the street. Usually it doesn't do either very well.
The only thing I would add is some bolt on bracing besides wheels and tires.
Steve
The only thing I would add is some bolt on bracing besides wheels and tires.
Steve
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Yup. The rear Konis have their own built in perches, just like stock. The fronts you have to hammer off the OEM strut with a rubberized mallet or something similar and you slide them onto the front Koni strut.
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Going today to install Koni Yellows, the shaft on the Konis is bigger than the OEM and obviously the " bell shaped housing which sits atop the spring" has to be drilled out the mathch the Koni shaft.
Anyone done this and had any problems etc?
Will I have a similar problem installing the front shocks?
Anyone done this and had any problems etc?
Will I have a similar problem installing the front shocks?
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Going today to install Koni Yellows, the shaft on the Konis is bigger than the OEM and obviously the " bell shaped housing which sits atop the spring" has to be drilled out the mathch the Koni shaft.
Anyone done this and had any problems etc?
Will I have a similar problem installing the front shocks?
Anyone done this and had any problems etc?
Will I have a similar problem installing the front shocks?
-Steven
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I set mine a quarter turn past the middle setting, front and rear. I'm getting a pretty quick/abrupt return on decompression on the rear. I think go towards the softer side, especially since you are mainly a daily driver. Setting the fronts to a more firm setting is easy and the adjustments can really be felt. I'm really happy with these. I will pull the rears one more time and try a softer setting.
-Steven
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