Hey guys im going to get a GSR sometime soon and i wanted to plan out some parts for when i get it...maybe even before hand. Who makes the best coil over system for auto cross style racing? is there anything else i should do before i install c/o or while im installing them? thanks

nick

 

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GC coilovers and Koni Yellows are a widely used setup. I've talked to any people that say this is the way to go.

 

Yeah the ground controls are really nice for auto-x. They use linear springs, not progressive. So you never have a point where the spring transitions between the softer progressive rate to the harder normal rate, they are always the same spring rate and more predictable and more responsive. Also ground-control will let you pick your spring rates over what they would normally be, for a small fee. And Koni yellows would be a pretty hard strut to beat with ground-controls. Plus I'll add that they have a excellent technical department.

 

if i could do it over again.... just get a set of full coilovers. The Tein coilvovers were really popular with the ITR pple.

 

I would also recommend Tein Coilovers if you have the $$$, or even something like Mugen if you're really loaded.

Otherwise ground controls + koni yellows is an affordable and proven setup; as mentioned before eibach (the springs ground control uses) will let you specify custom spring rates h: for an extra fee.

Shingo

 

Maybe save up for some seat time instead of $ for springs

 

lol i am, but its good to have a list of things to buy after i purchase the car.

 

Things to buy after you get the car:

-Fix any and all maintenance items
-Snell SA2000-rated helmet
-Falken Azenis 205/50-15 tires
-Membership to yer local autocross club

Don't worry about setting up the car until you get used to tossing it around. Besides, if you learn to drive well with the stock setup then you'll have a much faster learning curve after upgrading.

 

Good point. BTW how much would a membership to a autocross club run me?

Is there anyone here that is located in San Diego that goes to the autocross races at Qualcomm? Also is their any other place to race autoX other than Qualcomm? thanks!

nick