Coilover conversion
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Coilover conversion
Anyone have any experience with silvers coilovers?
Debating between 10k and 12k spring rates. I dont track it, but i do a lot of spirited driving thru turns and always prefer stiffer suspension in general. Just wondering if the 10ks ride close to the stock rate. If so, ill most likely go with the 12ks
Debating between 10k and 12k spring rates. I dont track it, but i do a lot of spirited driving thru turns and always prefer stiffer suspension in general. Just wondering if the 10ks ride close to the stock rate. If so, ill most likely go with the 12ks
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I'm not familiar with this system, but if like most coil systems, once all the paraphernalia is installed, it's a relatively easy thing to change just the springs if the rates don't suit you. 
Racer
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What are you actually trying to achieve?
12K is definitely firmer. I had the base set up on my C5Z.
While I had decent luck with them I definitely wouldn't buy them again. The budget coil overs with a single damper ride like they have no damping control.
it was stiffer, But rebound was never what you wanted or consistent. Better shocks and the stock Leaf rides better and if you are looking for flatter cornering Sway bars are the way to go.
12K is definitely firmer. I had the base set up on my C5Z.
While I had decent luck with them I definitely wouldn't buy them again. The budget coil overs with a single damper ride like they have no damping control.
it was stiffer, But rebound was never what you wanted or consistent. Better shocks and the stock Leaf rides better and if you are looking for flatter cornering Sway bars are the way to go.
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What are you actually trying to achieve?
12K is definitely firmer. I had the base set up on my C5Z.
While I had decent luck with them I definitely wouldn't buy them again. The budget coil overs with a single damper ride like they have no damping control.
it was stiffer, But rebound was never what you wanted or consistent. Better shocks and the stock Leaf rides better and if you are looking for flatter cornering Sway bars are the way to go.
12K is definitely firmer. I had the base set up on my C5Z.
While I had decent luck with them I definitely wouldn't buy them again. The budget coil overs with a single damper ride like they have no damping control.
it was stiffer, But rebound was never what you wanted or consistent. Better shocks and the stock Leaf rides better and if you are looking for flatter cornering Sway bars are the way to go.
Racer
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From: Coweta, OK
They have a Dual Damper version now? I don't have any experience with them.
Have you checked out QA1 They are an American company with a base in MN and a lot of their parts and development happen in house. Their facility is pretty awesome. i've toured it a few times.
Have you checked out QA1 They are an American company with a base in MN and a lot of their parts and development happen in house. Their facility is pretty awesome. i've toured it a few times.
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You get what you pay for with coil-overs. Also remember that if you have Mag Ride, you'll need simulators or you'll get a warning light.
Frankly I'd spend $100 for the Corvette Central pads, cut them, and see if that gets you where you want to be first before going coil-overs.
"Spirited Driving" uses about 50% of the capability of the car.
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