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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.

cheers

Mat

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..

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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