Which coilover kit to buy... - Focaljet

**venomrogue** · 07-03-2008, 08:24 PM

If some of yall have seen my other post, we had a little "boo-boo" on the way back from New York picking up my new SVT. It broke one coilover (the rear) and probably bent another, so insurance is replacing them, as you cannot buy just one piece of these kits (i dont think, at least....)

Anyway, the SVT had the Ford Racing KW coilover setup on it (i think variant 2?) with the rear springs over the rear shocks, in true coilover form.

I am wanting to get everyones opinion on which coilover setup to get to replace it.

I was told H&R or Koni by some local friends, but wanted to get other opinions.

**f2focus** · 07-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Koni would be an awesome setup for sure...we have used them and they work awesome. Adjustable ride height and adjustable valving, perfect combination....

**Reza** · 07-05-2008, 08:27 PM

I would recommand the H&R coilovers.

**jinstall** · 07-06-2008, 02:56 AM

Depends on how much money you have to spend.

H&R for me as they have great customer service.

AST has by far the best quality and service center but you have to pay to play and at $5000, they are the real deal.

**SVTEuro** · 07-06-2008, 09:08 PM

Bilstein they are $$$But you get what u pay for. I have used them in the past on my German cars, IMO none better......

**slverfocus13** · 07-07-2008, 08:00 AM

Mod edit: Took care of the spammer, so I cleared your response to him.

**2002red** · 07-08-2008, 01:42 PM

It also depends on what you are going to do with the car ... If you're planning to do some racing, you might want the H&R PCS w/race springs or Koni's ... If you're just doing normal street driving but looking fr more feel of the road, a less expensive set with non-adjustable damping and not so stiff springs can give you good performance and decent ride quality.

**Rodewaryer** · 07-10-2008, 04:31 AM

I'm seriously considering the KW V3 Coilovers. The English Focus owners seem to think they make a good road and track setup. Anyone on here have any experience with them?

**venomrogue** · 07-10-2008, 10:47 AM

Price isnt that much of a concern, as my insurance company will be covering up to the original cost of the KW variant 2's (1300'ish).

I am thinking the Koni setup with adjustable valving and ride height.

**mattm2001** · 07-10-2008, 10:58 AM

Hotbits 50mm coilovers=

Woot Sauce!!

**Stolle** · 07-10-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venomrogue

Price isnt that much of a concern, as my insurance company will be covering up to the original cost of the KW variant 2's (1300'ish).

I am thinking the Koni setup with adjustable valving and ride height.

the ford racing kits were rebadged v1's FYI.

**David Anderson** · 07-11-2008, 03:48 PM

just put some normal springs and konis on it. and pocket the remainder of the money, you wont road course the car im sure.

**xryz** · 07-17-2008, 08:57 PM

KW, K-SPORt, Koni, H&R, TEIN or Eibach
The best one for me are Tein

those are the ones i have on my car

**EuroAyres** · 07-17-2008, 10:55 PM

Koni all the way then a close H&R after those two i would just go with some HR races with Koni yellows

**cdsilver02** · 07-17-2008, 11:27 PM

The H&R set has Bilstien Dampers, They are really great, a bit rough with an empty car but put a heavy seat warmer in there and they are like butter.

07-03-2008, 08:24 PM	#1
venomrogue Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,822	Which coilover kit to buy... If some of yall have seen my other post, we had a little "boo-boo" on the way back from New York picking up my new SVT. It broke one coilover (the rear) and probably bent another, so insurance is replacing them, as you cannot buy just one piece of these kits (i dont think, at least....) Anyway, the SVT had the Ford Racing KW coilover setup on it (i think variant 2?) with the rear springs over the rear shocks, in true coilover form. I am wanting to get everyones opinion on which coilover setup to get to replace it. I was told H&R or Koni by some local friends, but wanted to get other opinions. __________________ Old School: 2002 fully built Powerworks Zetec New Hotness: 2004 JRSC SVT soon to be Powerworks Parts by Karl @ Massive Speed System (www.massivespeedsystem.com) Tuning and porting by Mark @ Skidmark Racing (turbof150.com)

07-05-2008, 08:07 PM	#2
f2focus Associate Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,875	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Koni would be an awesome setup for sure...we have used them and they work awesome. Adjustable ride height and adjustable valving, perfect combination.... __________________ Authorized Dealer for: Brembo Brakes, Clutchnet, Vogtland, Eibach, Koni, Tokico, Ingalls, Ireland Engineering, Crower Cams, Supertech, ACT Clutch, ARP Studs, Kyowa Wheels, Nitto Tires, Toyo Tires, StopTech Brakes, Centric Brakes, TurboSmart, Cosworth, Street Scene. www.f2cars.com Vehicles: 2005 ST Turbo, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2008 MazdaSpeed 3 Race Car (coming soon), Currently Driving: MazdaSpeed 6

07-05-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,466	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... I would recommand the H&R coilovers. __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

07-06-2008, 02:56 AM	#4
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wiesbaden Germany Posts: 12,602	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Depends on how much money you have to spend. H&R for me as they have great customer service. AST has by far the best quality and service center but you have to pay to play and at $5000, they are the real deal. __________________ Abusing BlueZeal's Focus in explicit ways. Heading to Belvoir in October. Deutscher Motor Sports Bund e.V. # NA1105092 Pistenclub e.V. #P0871

07-06-2008, 09:08 PM	#5
SVTEuro TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 159	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Bilstein they are $$$But you get what u pay for. I have used them in the past on my German cars, IMO none better...... __________________ KW springs and shocks, dual exhaust, cross drilled rotors, K&N, HID fogs, shorty antenna, tint.

07-07-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,547	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Mod edit: Took care of the spammer, so I cleared your response to him. __________________ [eat][sleep][_/\_] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 Going for a Built NA Motor Last edited by sleeperlove : 07-07-2008 at 08:29 AM.

07-08-2008, 01:42 PM	#7
2002red TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 285	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... It also depends on what you are going to do with the car ... If you're planning to do some racing, you might want the H&R PCS w/race springs or Koni's ... If you're just doing normal street driving but looking fr more feel of the road, a less expensive set with non-adjustable damping and not so stiff springs can give you good performance and decent ride quality. __________________ 02 sedan se (aka The SC'd se) Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue .... (Airplane)

07-10-2008, 04:31 AM	#8
Rodewaryer Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Phoenix, Az. USA Posts: 2,839	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... I'm seriously considering the KW V3 Coilovers. The English Focus owners seem to think they make a good road and track setup. Anyone on here have any experience with them? __________________ Rodewaryer (Mel Gibson only acted the part) 2002 Sonic Blue SVT Once driven to the Darkside, there's no turning back.

07-10-2008, 10:47 AM	#9
venomrogue Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,822	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Price isnt that much of a concern, as my insurance company will be covering up to the original cost of the KW variant 2's (1300'ish). I am thinking the Koni setup with adjustable valving and ride height. __________________ Old School: 2002 fully built Powerworks Zetec New Hotness: 2004 JRSC SVT soon to be Powerworks Parts by Karl @ Massive Speed System (www.massivespeedsystem.com) Tuning and porting by Mark @ Skidmark Racing (turbof150.com)

07-10-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
mattm2001 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 149	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Hotbits 50mm coilovers= Woot Sauce!! __________________ R.I.P Colin Mcrae. You were, and always will be the best rally driver. 1968-2007

07-11-2008, 03:48 PM	#12
David Anderson David Anderson Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 5,495	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... just put some normal springs and konis on it. and pocket the remainder of the money, you wont road course the car im sure. __________________

07-17-2008, 08:57 PM	#13
xryz Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 29	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... KW, K-SPORt, Koni, H&R, TEIN or Eibach The best one for me are Tein those are the ones i have on my car Last edited by sleeperlove : 07-18-2008 at 08:02 AM.

07-17-2008, 10:55 PM	#14
EuroAyres Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,301	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... Koni all the way then a close H&R after those two i would just go with some HR races with Koni yellows __________________ 03 Comp Orange SVTF

07-17-2008, 11:27 PM	#15
cdsilver02 TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 384	Re: Which coilover kit to buy... The H&R set has Bilstien Dampers, They are really great, a bit rough with an empty car but put a heavy seat warmer in there and they are like butter. __________________ CD Silver '02 SVTF : #612 of 4788, 1 of 513, Born 4/2/02, Purchased 10/31/02 FocusFest '08: Winner Fastest Forced Inducted, and Best of Show - 1st place

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