Hi all,
I think I'm finally ready to graduate from my STANCE coilovers to something that is much better. I have their single adjustable coils and feel that I need way more bump damping, so instead of rebuilding and revalving them, I'm going with a well known company that can give me actual product support. I'm looking at double adjustable systems, unsure of remote canisters or not yet. I already have rear perches, springs and Ground Control camber plates, so I really only need the struts/shocks. The estimated pricing I've gotten cause I can get wholesale on some stuff has me wondering what is the best for price and support:
AST: 2-way remote for $3900 and 3-way remote for $4500 (I believe this is wholesale pricing, or better than usual pricing)
MCS: 2-way non-remote for $3400 and 2-way remote for $4400. All MCS are without all accessories compared to the others, so final price will be higher
Moton: 2-way remote for $5100
JRZ: 2-way non-remote for $4100 (Apex deal for $3400 maybe) and 2-way remote for $5400 (Apex deal for $4300 maybe)
My needs are for my autocross car. Front rates will vary from 500-700, rear rates will vary from 650-1000. I'm basically wondering if any of these kits can handle the rates with out of the box valving, and which company will offer the best support when I need it.
Has anybody had a few of these kits and could compare them and the company's service?
Initial support would likely come from the distributor, eg Bimmerworld, Ground Control, etc. So choose carefully who you buy them from.
I'm pretty sure all of those will handle 1,000lb/in springs, and more.
Others will hopefully add real world experience with your list. I think the question is are all those still supported as far as parts and rebuilds?
The MCS are the latest go-to, used in several spec classes, and are generally believed to be a great damper.
For autocross, I sincerely doubt you need remote reservoirs. Not to say a company may add other desirable qualities on shocks they only sell as remote.
Last edited by aeronaut; 09-09-2018 at 08:41 AM.
Personally, I would pick a distributor FIRST and talk to them. Something this important (and expensive), the assistance of a real PRO is going to make or break it IMO.
Cant go wrong with any option listed.
100% this. The support to help dial in the shock is much more important than you'd expect.
Other options to add to your list would be the Ohlins, but depending on your car this might get pricey quick.
You can't go wrong with the options listed, they're all excellent and an enormous upgrade over the Stance stuff. MCS are the new shiny (and I have them, and love them) but the AST/Moton and JRZ products are also excellent.
Fun fact, the founders of MCS came from Moton and JRZ. It's an incestuous field.
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Gotcha, gonna have to give Bimmerworld and Apex Wheels a call then. I don't trust ECS for this stuff and they are the source for the AST/Moton stuff.
Talk to these guys. They source and service everything and will build you a setup to suit your needs, and will give you a no BS take on the various options. And like others mentioned, they provide the most important aspect of a suspension package - the expertise to build you what you need. They're not just not just sales guys. Plus Angelo is an absolute gem of a human being (and he learned from Joe Stimola).
https://www.anzesuspension.com/
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