Review of JIC FLT-A2, KW V3 and Zeal Function X coilovers
03-16-2009, 08:32 AM
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If I recall (correct me if i'm wrong), when the V2's are set to really stiff the life cycle of the shocks are highly effected according to shock dynos. I am running hotchkis sway bars with the fronts set at the hardest setting and the rear set at medium. You can click on the "my garage" link under my screen name for more modification and weight details of the car. My other suspension mods are as follows:
-Custom 12 Point Roll Cage built by L-Con Race cars
-ZEAL Function XS Coilovers w/ 12/10 Spring rates
-350evo Front A-Arms
-ARC Front Upper Strut Bar
-350evo Rear Swaybar endlinks
-Battleversion Rear Toe Arms
-Battleversion Rear Camber arms
-Custom 12 Point Roll Cage built by L-Con Race cars
-ZEAL Function XS Coilovers w/ 12/10 Spring rates
-350evo Front A-Arms
-ARC Front Upper Strut Bar
-350evo Rear Swaybar endlinks
-Battleversion Rear Toe Arms
-Battleversion Rear Camber arms
I thought you were getting the Clubsports Rick, I didn't think you were gonna get the V3s
When I "upgrade" from the V3s I may look into the Clubsports but for what I need right now, the V3s suit me fine
03-16-2009, 08:35 AM
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V3's are great for daily drivers, but the Zeals feel great as well with more features I was looking for at not much higher of a price.
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03-16-2009, 09:03 AM
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I haz da turbos
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Ah you see, that's another thing. I can get the V3's for about half the price of the Zeals, and the V2's for even less. As far as the damper settings i don't know, you might be very right. I would only be using these for short sprints, as timeattack has just arrived in Spain, and i plan on using the car in the AM (amateur) series. (i'm looking for sponsors by the way 
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I'm really torn! because the V3's are a good price and still a good coilover, but then i might want something a bit more aggressive in the future.
)I'm really torn! because the V3's are a good price and still a good coilover, but then i might want something a bit more aggressive in the future.
03-16-2009, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by warmmilk
you can get metal ones as a no cost option, but kw claims that the plastic (some sort of specially formulated material) are better
03-16-2009, 12:00 PM
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Ah you see, that's another thing. I can get the V3's for about half the price of the Zeals, and the V2's for even less. As far as the damper settings i don't know, you might be very right. I would only be using these for short sprints, as timeattack has just arrived in Spain, and i plan on using the car in the AM (amateur) series. (i'm looking for sponsors by the way )
I'm really torn! because the V3's are a good price and still a good coilover, but then i might want something a bit more aggressive in the future.
)I'm really torn! because the V3's are a good price and still a good coilover, but then i might want something a bit more aggressive in the future.
I can send you some stuff if you plan on drifting this year in Spain. Let me know.
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03-16-2009, 02:01 PM
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What sort of stuff?
I just checked out your garage, and OMFG, your car is a total track *****! I love it. I can understand now why the KW's just wont cut it!
I just checked out your garage, and OMFG, your car is a total track *****! I love it. I can understand now why the KW's just wont cut it!
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Ah you see, that's another thing. I can get the V3's for about half the price of the Zeals, and the V2's for even less. As far as the damper settings i don't know, you might be very right. I would only be using these for short sprints, as timeattack has just arrived in Spain, and i plan on using the car in the AM (amateur) series. (i'm looking for sponsors by the way )
I'm really torn! because the V3's are a good price and still a good coilover, but then i might want something a bit more aggressive in the future.
)I'm really torn! because the V3's are a good price and still a good coilover, but then i might want something a bit more aggressive in the future.
04-01-2009, 09:59 PM
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Sorry.
05-09-2013, 06:37 PM
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Resurrection BUMP!!! I searched, and found... haha
Anyone have the Zeal's installed on an HR? Vividracing doesn't offer them as an option for the 07-08 models. I assume they will fit? I currently have Godspeed coilovers on my car...
(Bought the car with these installed) didnt think the ride was that bad at first, they were pretty much brand new. I put about 8k on them, the pillowball mounts click, and the rears are blown, and the they are horrible now. I am not going to buy junk coilovers to replace these, so Zeal's it is! KW V2's would have worked, but I want to go a little lower than 1.5" in the rear.
Anyone have the Zeal's installed on an HR? Vividracing doesn't offer them as an option for the 07-08 models. I assume they will fit? I currently have Godspeed coilovers on my car...
(Bought the car with these installed) didnt think the ride was that bad at first, they were pretty much brand new. I put about 8k on them, the pillowball mounts click, and the rears are blown, and the they are horrible now. I am not going to buy junk coilovers to replace these, so Zeal's it is! KW V2's would have worked, but I want to go a little lower than 1.5" in the rear.
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