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Aero_Sport_Concepts · 08-25-2014, 04:32 PM

So the question is and i know a lot of you might disagree but i want to put Coil Overs on my 1LE. What is the Best Set Up (Manufacture) i can go with???

Going to be Tracking Car a few times a year. Also what the ability to lower the stance and adjust setting at the track.

Was originally thinking of going with Phadt

but that's all F'd up since they closed there doors.

What other choices are out there that won't break the bank also.

CHMSC · 08-25-2014, 04:37 PM

What is your budget? I know you do road course events but will this be a track only car or DD as well?

Going with coilovers will improve performance, shouldn't have anyone disagree with you on that. I forget his name but he was there at ACS with a white 1LE last time and he just got a set of Pfadts and said it was a big improvement....FYI

Aero_Sport_Concepts · 08-25-2014, 04:50 PM

It's going to be a Daily also but for about a year. Then getting a commuter for daily. Really don't have a set budget but was thinking about 2k toping out at 3k

ST1LE · 08-25-2014, 04:53 PM

Check out Ridetech.

CHMSC · 08-25-2014, 04:56 PM

I know there are a few companies I can't think of right now but ride techs are probably your best bang for the $$$$, you also have BC, Megan's, Feal, KW, blisten, eibach, D2 and others I can't think of.

Detroit speed as well but they are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

JimE · 08-25-2014, 06:46 PM

Talk to Chase (Apex) or JDP. They have several options.

There are numerous topics in the suspension forum on this same subject. It boils down to brand preference and price, as with anything else.

Aero_Sport_Concepts · 08-25-2014, 07:53 PM

So anyone out there use the Megan Spec-RS Coil Overs???? Been looking at these for a while. Cost is reasonable, seems to have the adjustability that I want too. Just would like to know more from someone that has used them. Performance wise would be helpful.

That_Guy · 08-25-2014, 08:02 PM

Used them on a couple 240's, no issues

KRich2587 · 08-25-2014, 08:40 PM

I was fortunate enough to score a set of essentially new Pfadt coilovers and camber plates. I thought the same thing at first should i really upgrade my 1LE? but let me tell you the lower ride height and dampening adjustability are amazing!!! also being able to get -3.5 degrees camber is a plus the car drives even better than it did before. from my SS to 1LE was night and day then from 1LE stock to 1LE with coilovers night and day again seriously. Now i haven't been on track yet since i put the coilovers on but i know it is a serious improvement.

As for brand especially with suspension I subscribe to you get what you pay for I'd be looking at either the ridetech TQs or the DSE's If i had the money I'd go with the DSE's as stated before I'd give tyler @ JDP a ring

KaBoom1701 · 08-25-2014, 09:22 PM

Dam Kurt.

Your 1LE hasn't even arrived yet and your buying mods.

I love it.

More-Gas · 08-25-2014, 09:46 PM

[QUOTE=KRich2587;7912429]I was fortunate enough to score a set of essentially new Pfadt coilovers and camber plates. I thought the same thing at first should i really upgrade my 1LE? but let me tell you the lower ride height and dampening adjustability are amazing!!! also being able to get -3.5 degrees camber is a plus the car drives even better than it did before. from my SS to 1LE was night and day then from 1LE stock to 1LE with coilovers night and day again seriously. Now i haven't been on track yet since i put the coilovers on but i know it is a serious improvement.

I wish my 1LE performed better on is uneven surfaces or really bumpy roads. Did the messed up roads ride improve with the coilovers?

KRich2587 · 08-25-2014, 09:52 PM

I don't know how to describe it but its a lot stiffer but more controlled over the same bumpy roads its not as harsh and maintains better grip with less body roll

Aero_Sport_Concepts · 08-25-2014, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Dam Kurt.

Your 1LE hasn't even arrived yet and your buying mods.

I love it.

Thats the way I roll man. LoL. No this is one of the mods I had planned right from the get go. Have about 5k to put into it and this is one of the main ones i'M doing. Plus I don't want to have stock ride height.

Was just checking out the RideTech HQ, not top of the line but think they would do well for what i'M planning

Also doing some minor Brake upgrades, Duct Coolers, SS Lines and Fluid swap

Did I mention High Wing.

JDP Motorsports · 08-26-2014, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickrichic

So the question is and i know a lot of you might disagree but i want to put Coil Overs on my 1LE. What is the Best Set Up (Manufacture) i can go with???

Going to be Tracking Car a few times a year. Also what the ability to lower the stance and adjust setting at the track.

Was originally thinking of going with Phadt

but that's all F'd up since they closed there doors.

What other choices are out there that won't break the bank also.

First off congrats on the 2015 1LE!

The Ridetech coilovers are the best for the money and if you want the absolute best coilovers the DSE units are the way to go. We've used and installed both systems. Please feel free to call, email or PM us anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

08-25-2014, 04:32 PM	#1
Aero_Sport_Concepts aerosportconcepts@gmail Drives: '15 1SS-RS/1LE (RRM) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Menifee, SoCal Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	'15 1LE w/ Coil Overs So the question is and i know a lot of you might disagree but i want to put Coil Overs on my 1LE. What is the Best Set Up (Manufacture) i can go with??? Going to be Tracking Car a few times a year. Also what the ability to lower the stance and adjust setting at the track. Was originally thinking of going with Phadt but that's all F'd up since they closed there doors. What other choices are out there that won't break the bank also. __________________

08-25-2014, 04:37 PM	#2
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	What is your budget? I know you do road course events but will this be a track only car or DD as well? Going with coilovers will improve performance, shouldn't have anyone disagree with you on that. I forget his name but he was there at ACS with a white 1LE last time and he just got a set of Pfadts and said it was a big improvement....FYI __________________

08-25-2014, 04:50 PM	#3
Aero_Sport_Concepts aerosportconcepts@gmail Drives: '15 1SS-RS/1LE (RRM) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Menifee, SoCal Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	It's going to be a Daily also but for about a year. Then getting a commuter for daily. Really don't have a set budget but was thinking about 2k toping out at 3k __________________

08-25-2014, 04:53 PM	#4
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Check out Ridetech. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

08-25-2014, 04:56 PM	#5
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	I know there are a few companies I can't think of right now but ride techs are probably your best bang for the $$$$, you also have BC, Megan's, Feal, KW, blisten, eibach, D2 and others I can't think of. Detroit speed as well but they are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ __________________

08-25-2014, 06:46 PM	#6
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Talk to Chase (Apex) or JDP. They have several options. There are numerous topics in the suspension forum on this same subject. It boils down to brand preference and price, as with anything else.

08-25-2014, 07:53 PM	#7
Aero_Sport_Concepts aerosportconcepts@gmail Drives: '15 1SS-RS/1LE (RRM) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Menifee, SoCal Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	So anyone out there use the Megan Spec-RS Coil Overs???? Been looking at these for a while. Cost is reasonable, seems to have the adjustability that I want too. Just would like to know more from someone that has used them. Performance wise would be helpful. __________________ Last edited by Aero_Sport_Concepts; 08-25-2014 at 08:39 PM.

08-25-2014, 08:02 PM	#8
That_Guy Drives: n/a Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 305	Used them on a couple 240's, no issues

08-25-2014, 08:40 PM	#9
KRich2587 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 432 View My Garage	I was fortunate enough to score a set of essentially new Pfadt coilovers and camber plates. I thought the same thing at first should i really upgrade my 1LE? but let me tell you the lower ride height and dampening adjustability are amazing!!! also being able to get -3.5 degrees camber is a plus the car drives even better than it did before. from my SS to 1LE was night and day then from 1LE stock to 1LE with coilovers night and day again seriously. Now i haven't been on track yet since i put the coilovers on but i know it is a serious improvement. As for brand especially with suspension I subscribe to you get what you pay for I'd be looking at either the ridetech TQs or the DSE's If i had the money I'd go with the DSE's as stated before I'd give tyler @ JDP a ring

08-25-2014, 09:22 PM	#10
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Dam Kurt. Your 1LE hasn't even arrived yet and your buying mods. I love it. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

08-25-2014, 09:46 PM	#11
More-Gas Drives: 2014 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S.A Posts: 28	[QUOTE=KRich2587;7912429]I was fortunate enough to score a set of essentially new Pfadt coilovers and camber plates. I thought the same thing at first should i really upgrade my 1LE? but let me tell you the lower ride height and dampening adjustability are amazing!!! also being able to get -3.5 degrees camber is a plus the car drives even better than it did before. from my SS to 1LE was night and day then from 1LE stock to 1LE with coilovers night and day again seriously. Now i haven't been on track yet since i put the coilovers on but i know it is a serious improvement. I wish my 1LE performed better on is uneven surfaces or really bumpy roads. Did the messed up roads ride improve with the coilovers?

08-25-2014, 09:52 PM	#12
KRich2587 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 432 View My Garage	I don't know how to describe it but its a lot stiffer but more controlled over the same bumpy roads its not as harsh and maintains better grip with less body roll