ZETTA R Coilovers ?

[Basho]

ZETTA R Coilovers ?

Anyone used these or know anything about them ?

[plohl]

maybe try some of the uk forums?

[Basho]

maybe try some of the uk forums?

Plenty of enthusiasm on the UK sites but I was rather interested to see if anyone had used them here and with what result.

[hks_kansei]

Basho, perhaps it would be easier to lay out a list of what you want your suspension to do, then ask what people recommend.

ie:
"my car never goes to the track
I just want a bit lower and comfortable. My budget is $1000
Does anybody have any recommendations as to what will do this"



Me personally, I'd stay away from many of the companies all of a sudden making coilovers for the MX5. I'd personally stay with one that's been around a while rather than jumping onto the new "Zetta/Yellow/WAT/Fizz/etc" coilover.

If I were looking for coilovers, I'd probably go for the BC coils (my personal preference over yellowspeed), and if I had cash to throw around, probably Ohlins/Aragosta/Koni


edit:
there's also the fact that shocks/springs are open to a LOT of personal interpretation.
There's no 100% perfect shock/spring combo, think about your own driving style, and your own needs.

[Basho]

Thanks for the reply.

I'm posting about coilovers I haven't come across before as theres a high probability someone else here may have.

It could save me a motza of time and dosh - and I value others oppinions especialy when they're qualified.

I'm also aware that coilovers are one mans meat anothers poison thing , like BC' s I've read excellent reviews , and some stinkers.

I know what I want, Teins Super Street with a 6/5 kg spring ratio.

I'm just to tight to throw $1900 bucks at Fulcrum for them.

If they were a grand I'd have them in the car faster than a rabbit gets fraked.

The rest is going to be the best I can get compromise.

I won't be even thinking about Ohlins . DMS . etc .

[project.r.racing]

if you want the same quality product as super streets, but dont wanna pay the stupid high prices. then get BCs. the BCs I had did have a thinner than expected oil in the shocks and they were very soft for my liking. i got rid of them cos the were more of a street coilover than a track coilover.

[Basho]

if you want the same quality product as super streets, but dont wanna pay the stupid high prices. then get BCs. the BCs I had did have a thinner than expected oil in the shocks and they were very soft for my liking. i got rid of them cos the were more of a street coilover than a track coilover.

Thanks for the reply, A lot of people seem to have been happy with these , (and a few haven't ) they'd certaily be ahead on points. did you have the VI (red) the Gold or the ER (with external reservoir) and what spring rate did you have ?

[Magpie]

I have the BC Racing ER's with the advertised spring rates (10F 8R). I used this review to make my decision to purchase http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-suspension-handling-stiffening/168885-bc-racing-er-series-coilover-comprehensive-review.html.

The review concludes with "Due to the funky rebound curve and poor left-to-right matching I would not recommend these for someone who does serious competitive racing." and whilst I do not do serious competitive racing I would have to agree with the funky rebound curve conclusion as I still have not found a good combination for the street and on the track.

At the moment I still have them set for the track (Bump: 25/10 Rebound: 20/18) and putting up with the harsh ride. Note: I'm not home all that much to drive it on the road and just too lazy to change the settings. On the road I have tried Bump: 15/10 Rebound: 15/10 and personally I thought that this was a bit soft. The difference between the track and street that I have tried (at least to me) suggests that the clicks are exponential and not progressive. I'm intending to experiment with the settings this time home as i will be driving out to Morgan Park so will have the opportunity to have a play.

Notwithstanding I’m happy with my purchase, however when they are due to be replaced I may look at Fatcat Motorsport for my next purchase (depending on the AUD).

[93_Clubman]

I know what I want, Teins Super Street with a 6/5 kg spring ratio.

I'm just to tight to throw $1900 bucks at Fulcrum for them.

If they were a grand I'd have them in the car faster than a rabbit gets fraked.

Have you considered the JDM spec (as opposed to Fulcrum ADM spec'd ones) Tein SS? They were about a grand - some like them, but some find them a bit harsh for our less than perfect road conditions.

[Basho]

I know what I want, Teins Super Street with a 6/5 kg spring ratio.

I'm just to tight to throw $1900 bucks at Fulcrum for them.

If they were a grand I'd have them in the car faster than a rabbit gets fraked.

Have you considered the JDM spec (as opposed to Fulcrum ADM spec'd ones) Tein SS? They were about a grand - some like them, but some find them a bit harsh for our less than perfect road conditions.

Funny you should say that -after twophone calls and waiting 5 days for Fulcrum to let me know availability of Tein Advance (never happened) and being unable to get Yellowspeed in the 5/6 config I wanted I took a punt and bought a set of 2nd hand Tein JDM Super streets with 6F/5R kg spring ratings , they are 32 point adjustable and the spring rating is what I wanted in the first place.

They look to be in sterling condition and are certified as tested good.

I also had a look at GAZ Mfrd in the UK, looks good at the cost and Zetta ,Zetta is Manufactured in "Asia" according to it's pommy suppliers (my thought is that Yellow Speed would be a better buy here), and of course the usual budget specials like BC , etc.

---They will be here in a week----or so-------It's going to be interesting---------- ---:shock:

[93_Clubman]

Sounds good! GAZ are also very popular on the clubmans (Lotus 7 type) here. And there was that seemingly well priced set on ebay recently.