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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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I am looking for new coilovers for my 2006 C6

I see many sites advertise 3 way adjustable coilovers, is this just a sales pitch or is it actually different then a 2 way system?

Some say the 3rd adjust ment allows you to adjust drive height, but don't most coilover kits allow you to do that?
Other sites say the third adjustment is high speed and low speed compression adjustment

Is there a big difference between the moton, to the Penske to Iebach?

What do you guys reccommend? I use the car about once a week on the road, and in the summer go to the track about twice a month.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Flea
I am looking for new coilovers for my 2006 C6

I see many sites advertise 3 way adjustable coilovers, is this just a sales pitch or is it actually different then a 2 way system?

Some say the 3rd adjust ment allows you to adjust drive height, but don't most coilover kits allow you to do that?
Other sites say the third adjustment is high speed and low speed compression adjustment

Is there a big difference between the moton, to the Penske to Iebach?

What do you guys reccommend? I use the car about once a week on the road, and in the summer go to the track about twice a month.
Adjustability is great if you know what you're doing. A true coilover adjusts height and spring preload at a minimum. Compression and rebound are completely different, let alone low-speed and high-speed settings.

Unless you're extremely serious you probably can rule out the Motons. Very pricey. Penskes are great and the resale is outstanding. Eibach-Callaway aren't truly coilovers. I know, I have them.

Recommending a suspension isn't that easy. You need to go into greater detail as to what track events you attend in the summer and how serious you are. You might be better off with wheels and tires if you haven't already done that.

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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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I have a set of Toyo R888 all around. I usually go to Mosport. I am looking for a set that is the best bang for the buck. If the Motons truly out perform the other coil over kits by a a noticable difference, then I will consider them. But if they perform just like the rest then I would prefer to save the couple of extra bucks.
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