[fst_karter]

Ok, I've been going back and forth between two coilover kits and I can't decided what to get. I'm torn between ST-X and the ISC N1 coilovers. Price wise, they're pretty close with only $100 between them. Feature wise, the ISC wins hands down but I probably won't fully exploit them. If the ISCs were a lot more expensive, there'd be a close winner but since it's not that much more over the ST-X, I keep going back to it. I keep telling myself that I won't use\need any of the features and to just save myself the $100 but I'd rather not regret not buying a pretty good coilover kit. Help me decide which one to get please

 

[mitch808]

Ask yourself this... Do you want a kit that is thoroughly engineered to work with your car? Or do you wanted a universal setup with design compromises that a manufacturer can re-use on multiple platforms? Your answer will dictate your choice

 

[fst_karter]

Thanks for the input, are the ST-X coilovers that more design specific to each application?

 

[mitch808]

Start here:
Industry Insider: KW Suspension Factory Tour
KW Automotive USA-Plant Tour

KW owns Suspension Techniques (ST). An ST coilover is identical internally to the KW v1 coilover. It also has a different steel used for the body, and coating, and only a 5yr warranty.

I can't tell if ISC actually manufacturers their coils, or just rebrands a BC coilover? (BC is one of the largest manufacturers, and white labels MANY other brands to the 3rd party's specs)

 

[fst_karter]

I wouldn't be surprise the ISCs are BCs, they look awfully similar. Thanks for the links they're actually good read and give insight into KW suspensions. If only TEIN made coilovers for our cars, that them for two previous cars and they were really good value.

 

[mitch808]

I wouldn't be surprise the ISCs are BCs, they look awfully similar. Thanks for the links they're actually good read and give insight into KW suspensions. If only TEIN made coilovers for our cars, that them for two previous cars and they were really good value.

The new TEIN stuff is getting good praise for not being a stiffly sprung system like many japanese coilovers typically are. Add to that their service is pretty decent when you need a rebuild. I only wish there were more EDFC compatible systems out there. That concept should have taken off, but didnt. Probably due to low compatible platforms IMO.

 

[fst_karter]

I had Type Flex kits on my old miata and z32 turbo. They were stiff but not uncomfortable and on the miata, it was two different worlds going from OE to the Flexes. Yeah, the EDFC was nice but I never thought much of it tbh. For me it was more of a novelty for people who couldn't be bothered to get out of the car and adjust the dampers by hand.

 

[mitch808]

You should see what the TEIN EDFC Pro or whatever they call it can do. That looks trick. Pull your e-brake (really a sensor input option), and it could adjust damping to a set profile, along with GPS and g-meter for logging.