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Originally Posted by berns
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Originally Posted by 911r
Do you feel like you're missing anything from the 1WNR setup that you'd get from a 2WNR setup (ceteris paribus) .. I know you were running remote (2-ways?) on your 135i
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Before I say yes, I think it's important to note that the 1WNR is insanely impressive and capable for an "entry level" coilover, at least at the bottom of the list for MCS.
The most noticeable missing element is the compliancy over big bumps/curbs. Remote setups, especially the MCS units, simply have more real estate to bleed off pressure from big blows. A single contained damper just can't come close to that, and that's what you're paying for with a remote setup, among the ability for finer tuning with nitrogen pressure, etc...
I love how simple the 1WNR is, less for me to mess with, but I do miss having the confidence to smash curbs and rough sections on power without upsetting the car.
With that being said, I HAVEN'T touched my 1-ways. The knobs, while single adjustable, control both rebound & compression, and my setup has been out of the box at 10-clicks (16 total), so, pretty high. I've since turned it down on the street and it's been feeling great, so I'm curious if I can gain some softer compression and a bit more stability at a track like Buttonwillow. Time will tell.
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Thanks for the info, this is perfect!! The simplicity is what drew me to a 1WNR kit; I can barely comprehend 1-way coilovers, let alone figuring out how to properly adjust and fine tune 2/3 way dampers. Because I daily my car I've heavily considered 2WNRs with remote reservoirs simply because of the ride quality and compliancy over bumps. If the performance and ride quality is decent enough from 1WNRs I might just go with them and spend the savings elsewhere (brakes, wheels, other suspension stuff, etc).