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Cpv35 Suspension - Track Setup

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i currently have bilstein coilovers on my V35 but am thinking about changing to something a little more aggressive for track work. just wondering i there are any coilovers that could be recommended by those of you with some track experience (not bc,killerB,or any eBay specials)

i have been considering Aragosta TypeS, JIC FLT-TAR, Zeal FunctionX.most running 12kg/mm front and 10kg/mm rear springs.

Also would be doing bushings at the same time,can anyone comment on SuperPro and Nismo bushings?

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You must have a sizeable bank account to be quoting on aragosta's. If you're not happy with your billies then aragosta or ohlins are your only real upgrades.....

Bilstiens are pretty awesome - so it's surprising you're unhappy - or is it just that you want a stiffer setup? If that's the case, you should just get them rebuilt with custom valving - that's the beauty of Bilstiens. Shops like Fulcrum can turn your Bilstiens into what ever you want them to be.

I would suggest signing up to zclub.com.au and asking the question there. Those guys far more regularly track their cars, and given the suspension is the same I reckon you'll get better answers backed by experience there. I know for example there is a guy on there (MR RIZK) that has just sold his PSS10's for Ohlins. I reckon asking him your question would get you all the answers you need.

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Why wouldn't you consider BC BR series coils? They'd do the job, unless of course your car is running a lot of power and do series track work..

As for bushes, i have used factory revised bushes for both my compression rod bushes and haven't had any problems yet and it's been about 5000km. I would recommend Whiteline or Superpro for control arm etc..

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thanks forthe replies guys. definitey agree a set of s tyres will make the biggest difference in lap time-my lap times at mallala in my integra dropped from high 1:26s on street tyres to low 1:23s on RE55s.

stil i am considering changing the coilovers too.just waiting on a few quotes..so there might be a set of Bilstein coilovers up for sale soon :)

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