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Originally Posted by veilside180sx
On a side note, I drove a set of Hyperco Gen 2's on CSK's (B14) and was rather unimpressed. They are being swapped out for a GC setup I ordered for him today. I had been a fan of the Hyperco's in theory, but can't say I was thrilled after driving them. The progressive rate made it a little unpredictable until it took a set in a corner. Turn in was mushy and unresponsive.
We drove both of our cars back to back...night and day difference and the ride is hardly any more harsh in mine. Both vehicles were setup with Koni's, but different front inserts.
His setup:
B14 Hyperco Gen 2
CSK B14 front insert
B14 Koni red rear
Progress Sways
My setup:
B14 GC setup 440F/ 400 R
Koni Maxima Fronts
B14 Koni reds
ST Sways
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Interesting observation.
In theory, would the RM's, which are a linear rate spring, absolve the "unpredictable....mushy...unresponsive" feel of the Hyperco's? All other factors being equal?
Further, I would have to point out that this is all relative. Ie....even if you do not like the Hyperco's as much as the "more precise" GC set-up, it does not necessarily make the Hyperco's bad per se. It merely suggests that there are other less "unpredictable....mushy...unresponsive" alternatives to the Hypercos. Would you say we are talking "degrees of difference"?
I think it would still be safe to say that there are two (2) solid choices in conventional springs, Hyperco's or RM's. How "good" is a matter of perspective, preference, experience, and feel to the vehicles pilot.
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Originally Posted by gregman_1
Hey Shawn, would you recommend Megan Racing coilovers with 19" rims? Or doyou think they would scrub? I was thinking of going with these:
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Uh.....is this a serious question? Or is your question being funny and sarcastic? Hard to tell sometimes on the intraweb.
I'll take your question as serious.
Those wheels are waaaaaay too big. They will NEVER fit under a B13 or a B14 unless you perform body work on the wheel wells. I don't even think rolling the fenders will allow that big of wheel. They will weigh a ton and negatively impact your performance plus change your speedo (gear ratios) to never read right. And, looks are subjective, but those wheels are utterly hideous.
You can read my opinion of wheels in The Suspension Thread. My opinion echo'ing those presented by the experts. And I have an entire section on "Wheels and Tires."
I would NEVER (ever) go bigger than 17" on a B13 or B14, and I personally think that is too big. It is for "aesthetics over function." Some folks like the look of the 17" wheels, and I must say that 16" wheels "look" quite nice under a B13 or B14.
If I were to purchase non-OEM wheels, I would go with a lightweight 15" rim, the widest I could stuff under the wheel-well with no adverse effects. Probably a classic looking 5 or 6 spoke rim of some sort.
I ride around in my Classic on B14 SE-R rims. 15", traditional 5-spoke, and being OEM they are
invisible to theives. I love them on Classics, and have no plans to ever change them.
There is a thread on the Megan Racing Coilovers that I started. They seem to be a "low to mid" level coilover. Decent enough, priced OK, not a "bad" choice by any means.
However, were I to go with coilovers, I would have veilside or Steve (98sr20ve) build me a set of CSK-based GC sleeve coilovers. I would discuss my particular driving parameters with one of them, and have them recommend to me which Koni inserts (there is a HUGE thread by 98sr20ve on the subject), and which spring rates would be ideal for my uses. Then, being that I am mechanically inept, I would pay (one of) them to build me set ready to bolt on.
