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As others have mentioned, I think the JRZ RS1 is a great all around damper to get. I have personally contacted well over a handful of people who have first hand experiences with an array of dampers. I have not heard one complaint of the JRZ RS1, especially for those who street drive and track!
On that note though, I am waiting for Motion Control Suspension to finally release their non-remote canister damper. This is the sole reason why I have not made a purchase just yet. Did AST ever release the 4150 or 4250? I haven't heard much about it over the past several months.
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10-23-2012, 09:37 PM | #25 |
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Surely this will cut down on price. I've heard MCS suspensions are pretty stiff though.
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From my research, high end dampers like JRZ and MCS do a better job of controlling the chassis with their potentially superior valving. Hopefully some of the vendors or other forum members can help elaborate with more technical facts.
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10-24-2012, 07:06 AM | #27 |
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Sure, a MCS suspension can be setup to be extremely "stiff" (based on spring rates) but with proper rebound and compression damping settings it will have a much better street ride (less harshness, better at absorbing impacts/bumps) than stock.
I'm currently running 500/800 lbf/in F/R spring rates paired with RS1 dampers and I'm able to create a setup that rides much better than stock on the street! The RS1, and the soon to be released MCS SA dampers, have a very wide range of damping adjustment (plus internal reservoirs with the ability to adjust N2 pressure) so with just a few "clicks" you can go from a track setup to a compliant street setup. The MCS 2-way remote dampers have the potential to setup an even better street ride than either SA damper because of independent control of R and C damping (plus an even wider range of adjustment and different internals). |
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10-24-2012, 07:16 AM | #28 | |
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Ohlins will release their pricing at SEMA this week I believe. The JRZ RS1 for the E9x M3 should be $2500 MSRP for dampers only.
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Most people here have KW oder Bilstein, so there are many shops who have experience with them and know what's best. |
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JRZ RS1 run $2499 for dampers only. Add springs, rear height adjusters and camber plates you are about $1100 more. Ohlins R&T has yet an official price. Ohlins Sweden is still working out some details. We are still a few months away from their office release. |
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I'm thinking KW V3s shouldn't be spoken of in the same sentence as the RS1s and Ohlin R&T and AST suspensions am I right?
I'm really excited to hear about the R&T suspension because they seem to be a true street first coilover, which is exactly what I'm looking for. |
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What do you guys think about KW V3s? Are they not even worth mentioning in this conversation?
I'm looking for the most street friendly, least complicated coilover kit. Thinking about waiting for Ohlin R&T, but if they are 3,500+ that could sway me away from them. |
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