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Originally Posted by BBC71Nova
I'd suggest you give Marcus at SC&C a call. He is very helpful with answering these suspension related questions and has experience with basically every setup being offered today.
If I had it to do over I would not go with a non-traditional coilover setup. Although, hundreds if not thousands have been sold without issue. Including one to me with my primary reason being adjustability. However, realistically the "ride height adjustability" selling point of the coilover is somewhat overplayed. The shocks have a min/max range which limits the overall height adjustment to a pretty small amount. You do get some though so that is good.
The QA1 ProCoil (which I have) you'll read reports of them having issues with leakage that is believed to be caused due to the side loading. I'm not exactly an engineer but it does make sense when you consider the design. Again, keeping the shock in the operating range is critical to prevent premature failure.
The CA and Ridetech coilover conversion uses a style of mount that carries the weight of the front end on a location of the subframe not intended to support that weight. From the OE the spring carried the weight in the upper spring pocket which would at least appear to better handle it. Again, I'm no engineer so this is just internet fodder  .
FWIW If I had it to do over I would go with the Speedtech Chicane brackets and a traditional Ridetech coilover spec'd according to my desired ride height and weight. In my opinion this is the BEST coilover solution for a stock subframe.
Oh, and I went with the Speedtech arms which are super nice pieces also. I currently have my eye on the Tru-Turn setup from Ridetech too. Great info been coming out about it. |
Marcus knows his business. Give him a call if you want a killer set up on a budget.