Buddy Club N+ Coilover
#1
Buddy Club N+ Coilover
Got these put on a week ago but haven't had time to write about it... Technically im kind of like a test vehicle for it along with a few others but i still paid a discounted price for them.
There are a few bugs that need to be figured out here and there but overall it's a solid system. the N+ spec damper is targeted strictly for DD/partial track so driving around town is quite friendly and forgiving. They're 15 way adjustable and riding 7/15 clicks proves quite smooth, MUCH smoother than stock struts with T1R lowering springs but im not so sure how it compares to stock... it's been a while. Turn up the dampening and the system really shines... Handling is real nice despite my crap BF-G Super Sport A/S tires. The car stays slightly towards understeer with my Alignment setting and tires but still solid and easy to control. The damper clicks are solid and you can easily feel the stiffness difference, even with only 1 click. The system does not come with shortened endlinks so if you're looking for a lowered ride height, do not expect ultra high performance @ bumper scrape levels, this kit was designed to perform(ance) best at about 1in. drop from stock. Ride comfort is not bad at all at lower heights, i ride about 1/2 finger gap in the front. The front cannot drop too much but the rear can tuck probably 2/3 of the rim if desired.... updates to come but others with the "Test Kit" will probably emerge soon enough
There are a few bugs that need to be figured out here and there but overall it's a solid system. the N+ spec damper is targeted strictly for DD/partial track so driving around town is quite friendly and forgiving. They're 15 way adjustable and riding 7/15 clicks proves quite smooth, MUCH smoother than stock struts with T1R lowering springs but im not so sure how it compares to stock... it's been a while. Turn up the dampening and the system really shines... Handling is real nice despite my crap BF-G Super Sport A/S tires. The car stays slightly towards understeer with my Alignment setting and tires but still solid and easy to control. The damper clicks are solid and you can easily feel the stiffness difference, even with only 1 click. The system does not come with shortened endlinks so if you're looking for a lowered ride height, do not expect ultra high performance @ bumper scrape levels, this kit was designed to perform(ance) best at about 1in. drop from stock. Ride comfort is not bad at all at lower heights, i ride about 1/2 finger gap in the front. The front cannot drop too much but the rear can tuck probably 2/3 of the rim if desired.... updates to come but others with the "Test Kit" will probably emerge soon enough
#6
i dont know why but im scared to run the dampers on soft settings... hahaha i keep riding with stiff settings and ride comfort is really taking it's toll. I need to keep a log of the "ideal settings" for every situation so i can take the guesswork out of things and not worry about going too soft and forgetting the good driving settings
#7
Yes, yes I did.
Mine set up is stiff in the back, and with two people, I was rubbing hardcore. I had to turn around and we had to use someone else's car. haha My car finally feels solid, again. With you're +40 offset, riding soft should be ok. I'd die if my setting was soft, and i love the ride when its stiff (that's what she said)
i dont know why but im scared to run the dampers on soft settings... hahaha i keep riding with stiff settings and ride comfort is really taking it's toll. I need to keep a log of the "ideal settings" for every situation so i can take the guesswork out of things and not worry about going too soft and forgetting the good driving settings
#15
Jason and I are the only ones that have it for the GD... note's the only one who has it for the GE. We're not trying them out, we bought them =D. Don't be jealous fool. hahaha
#18
Haha lemme know how it works. I might have to go with 15/15 in the back... Im already at 13/15