['90 NA] Proposed suspension setup

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:16 pm

gslender has them.

It'll be fairly stiff, but its only $100 for a pair of springs through otomoto if you find they're too stiff. I have been tempted by these a few times now. They're the only "low cost" coil over I have seen that tries to maximise the rear shock travel with an increased top hat height. At least this shows they're think over the application, not just designing a system that fits.

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:40 pm

Yep, I've got HSDs and I'm happy with them. I'll admit they are stiff, but on the lowest shock setting I find them ok for daily driving when I decide to take the 5 (which isn't that often mind you - I'm a fair weather driver!) :roll:

When I decide to take things serious I dial up the shocks and it is really amazing how well the suspension works in that car - assuming the road isn't too bumpy!! :shock:

I've found the adjustment for height etc to be perfect and the top hat for the rears just shows they thought about how to ensure the 5 gets appropriate shock travel.

I'd recommend buying the softer springs from Otomoto as they are cheap and save you wondering about if they'll be too stiff etc. I've not done that, but in reflection I think I'll take that option up with Ben

As a bonus guys at Otomoto are great to do business with - ben@otomoto.com.au

G

bark · Postby **bark** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:11 pm

I run a set of Tein Flex if these are of interest for a ride quality comparison zephyrus17??

the_darkside · Postby **the_darkside** » Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:32 pm

I personally run BC BR's, not having much to compare them with or any general knowledge except for playing with the dampner and finding because im fairly low, soft is awesome with all the added stiffness created by the roll bar, i find them fantastic, i think they ride better than the original setup however my rears were shot hence the rapid replacement.