Need suggestion for coil overs
10-20-2018, 02:05 PM
#1
Need suggestion for coil overs
Since I lowered my C5 with Eibach 2inch lowering bolts( has new Z06 shocks, cultrag C6 Z51 sways) it’s been hell. I’m not even convinced Bilsteins Sport B8’s I believe they are ( designed for a lowered application ) will provide the substantial difference I want.
So in the coil over market, strickly for my daily driver that yes I do rip around all over in it. Which set is gonna provide the softest ride with minimal roll as possible. The soft ride is more important. I realize the words soft ride and corvette never collide in the same sentence but if I gotta spend a grand or close to it I will. Honestly sick of how rough it is. Thank guys.
I just did some research on coil overs and Aldan American Coil Overs seem to stand out over everything. $1300 sounds like a lot for shocks on a daily driver but honestly if purchasing these are the end all of poor ride comfort in my C5. I’m happy to pay it. Please let me know what I’m getting into purchasing this brand.
So in the coil over market, strickly for my daily driver that yes I do rip around all over in it. Which set is gonna provide the softest ride with minimal roll as possible. The soft ride is more important. I realize the words soft ride and corvette never collide in the same sentence but if I gotta spend a grand or close to it I will. Honestly sick of how rough it is. Thank guys.
I just did some research on coil overs and Aldan American Coil Overs seem to stand out over everything. $1300 sounds like a lot for shocks on a daily driver but honestly if purchasing these are the end all of poor ride comfort in my C5. I’m happy to pay it. Please let me know what I’m getting into purchasing this brand.
Last edited by C5 for life; 10-20-2018 at 02:41 PM.
10-20-2018, 02:47 PM
#2
Advanced
Go with the Aldan's. In this price range you're limited to the BC Racing, Stance and Aldan's. I had the BC's first and the shock diameter is way too small for a vette imo. They road nice but I have the stiffness all the way up for how low I am. The Aldan's are much beefier and ride nice. I keep turning them up as I feel they are too soft(I still have a couple clicks left.) I think you'll be pleased with the Aldan's if comfort is your main concern.
10-20-2018, 03:00 PM
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Subscribing to this thread. I will be installing coilovers sometime I hope also. The Aldan's are my choice at the moment also but I don't have any experience with any of them yet. I like their price also.
10-20-2018, 03:03 PM
#4
Go with the Aldan's. In this price range you're limited to the BC Racing, Stance and Aldan's. I had the BC's first and the shock diameter is way too small for a vette imo. They road nice but I have the stiffness all the way up for how low I am. The Aldan's are much beefier and ride nice. I keep turning them up as I feel they are too soft(I still have a couple clicks left.) I think you'll be pleased with the Aldan's if comfort is your main concern.
Last edited by C5 for life; 10-20-2018 at 03:03 PM.
10-20-2018, 03:10 PM
#5
Go with the Aldan's. In this price range you're limited to the BC Racing, Stance and Aldan's. I had the BC's first and the shock diameter is way too small for a vette imo. They road nice but I have the stiffness all the way up for how low I am. The Aldan's are much beefier and ride nice. I keep turning them up as I feel they are too soft(I still have a couple clicks left.) I think you'll be pleased with
the Aldan's if comfort is your main concern.
the Aldan's if comfort is your main concern.
10-20-2018, 04:41 PM
#11
Drifting
I put lots of coilover info in this C6 thread, not sure how I got involved here but I did, I could post a lot more, but just did not have time to research all of them.
I did not pick any favorites, just tried to post what I learned & researched on my own & by talking to the engineers from the companies that make coilovers & springs.
Hopefully I can help someone here as well, I have the BC Racing DR Series Digressive, so I have lots of pictures of them installed, and have been running them this summer without issue, would like to add I also run a drop spindle so I get the extra 1" drop, just because you have coilovers doesn't mean you can slam your car & still get the ride quality you want.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...coilovers.html
I did not pick any favorites, just tried to post what I learned & researched on my own & by talking to the engineers from the companies that make coilovers & springs.
Hopefully I can help someone here as well, I have the BC Racing DR Series Digressive, so I have lots of pictures of them installed, and have been running them this summer without issue, would like to add I also run a drop spindle so I get the extra 1" drop, just because you have coilovers doesn't mean you can slam your car & still get the ride quality you want.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...coilovers.html
Last edited by 6speedsteve; 10-20-2018 at 04:45 PM.
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10-20-2018, 04:45 PM
#12
I put lots of coilover info in this C6 thread, not sure how I got involved here but I did, I could post a lot more, but just did not have time to research all of them.
I did not pick any favorites, just tried to post what I learned & researched on my own & by talking to the engineers from the companies that make coilovers & springs.
Hopefully I can help someone here as well, I have the BC racing so I have lots of pictures of them installed, and have been running them this summer without issue, would like to add I also run a drop spindle so I get the extra 1" drop, just because you have coilovers doesn't mean you can slam your car & still get the ride quality you want.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...coilovers.html
I did not pick any favorites, just tried to post what I learned & researched on my own & by talking to the engineers from the companies that make coilovers & springs.
Hopefully I can help someone here as well, I have the BC racing so I have lots of pictures of them installed, and have been running them this summer without issue, would like to add I also run a drop spindle so I get the extra 1" drop, just because you have coilovers doesn't mean you can slam your car & still get the ride quality you want.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...coilovers.html
10-20-2018, 04:52 PM
#14
I put lots of coilover info in this C6 thread, not sure how I got involved here but I did, I could post a lot more, but just did not have time to research all of them.
I did not pick any favorites, just tried to post what I learned & researched on my own & by talking to the engineers from the companies that make coilovers & springs.
Hopefully I can help someone here as well, I have the BC Racing DR Series Digressive, so I have lots of pictures of them installed, and have been running them this summer without issue, would like to add I also run a drop spindle so I get the extra 1" drop, just because you have coilovers doesn't mean you can slam your car & still get the ride quality you want.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...coilovers.html
I did not pick any favorites, just tried to post what I learned & researched on my own & by talking to the engineers from the companies that make coilovers & springs.
Hopefully I can help someone here as well, I have the BC Racing DR Series Digressive, so I have lots of pictures of them installed, and have been running them this summer without issue, would like to add I also run a drop spindle so I get the extra 1" drop, just because you have coilovers doesn't mean you can slam your car & still get the ride quality you want.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...coilovers.html
Last edited by C5 for life; 10-20-2018 at 04:52 PM.
10-20-2018, 04:58 PM
#15
Drifting
Thanks for jumping in bud. I live in NJ and the roads here are so beyond bad. Dropping it two inches I was more interested in the look not considering the ride. And it’s of course been worse since dropping. That’s why I’m jumping right to the premium shocks to put this comfort ride problem to bed for good.
10-20-2018, 05:01 PM
#16
Advanced
The Aldan's will get you close to were you at currently. To go lower you start running negative preload. Honestly the reason I'm on BC's is because in order to slam my car I removed collars in the rear resulting in a ton of negative preload. It still road nice imo but that's subjective. But when you start hitting dips or catch air and your suspension travel maxes out your springs are jumping off of their seat. I snapped my BC in half doing that 
I still run a little negative preload on the Aldan's but not as much as the BC's.
I still run a little negative preload on the Aldan's but not as much as the BC's.
10-20-2018, 05:03 PM
#17
Drifting
Most manufacturers don't recommend anything lower than 1-1/4" unless you use an adjustable base coilover, but there are still issues with bumpsteer & suspension geometry if you go too low. I know Aldan if you want to go lower they have a special front shock designed for that, you would need to talk to them so they know exactly where you want to be.
10-20-2018, 05:04 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
I just bought the Aldan’s myself. I read the entire thread in the racing section. These seem like everything I would want them to do. They have a new design for the shock that allows full height adjustment. The racing guys are having tremendous success with those. Can’t wait to get em on.
10-20-2018, 05:15 PM
#19
Drifting
The Aldan's will get you close to were you at currently. To go lower you start running negative preload. Honestly the reason I'm on BC's is because in order to slam my car I removed collars in the rear resulting in a ton of negative preload. It still road nice imo but that's subjective. But when you start hitting dips or catch air and your suspension travel maxes out your springs are jumping off of their seat. I snapped my BC in half doing that I still run a little negative preload on the Aldan's but not as much as the BC's.
I still run a little negative preload on the Aldan's but not as much as the BC's.Last edited by 6speedsteve; 10-20-2018 at 05:16 PM.
