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Old 04-10-2013, 09:33 AM   #1
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Raceland Coils

Who's got 'em? We've all heard the stories, but I'd like some real-world feedback. I'd like to pick up a set for my NA Miata to replace the janky OEM suspension that is probably as old as the car.
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Old 04-10-2013, 09:57 AM   #2
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Friend bought some for his civic. They are good if all you want is low.
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:39 AM   #3
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i have them on my rsx...they sometimes make a clunking sound when i turn the wheel driving really slow but other then that they're okay for cheap full coilovers.
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:40 AM   #4
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They were pretty bad on my friends miata when he had it. But unless all you want is slammed and don't care about performance then get it.
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:50 AM   #5
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+1 for all previous reviews. Theyre look for looks and for lowering purposes only. Installed a set for my customer. Price is the only attractive part that would tempt me to purchase a set.
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Old 04-10-2013, 11:41 AM   #6
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installed some one a friends ek, clunking noises sometimes, bolt holes that line up with rear LCA's were much larger than LCA bolt size, dosnt come with all hardware, needed to re use existing top hats, that was a pain cuz oem top hats were seized... all in all its worth spending a couple hundred more for a better setup
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Old 04-10-2013, 12:16 PM   #7
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Had em on my old NA Miata, better than leaky OEM's and you can go low. Supposed to have good warranty too, they are reasonably comfortable cause the damping is really soft.
I tracked and autox'ed on them, rear was a bit soft for the track but overall not bad.
For the price paid, no complaints but I'd look into the entry level megans which come with top hats and adjustable damping.

Otherwise buy the Flyin Miata Vmaxx for a proven entry level coilover, I have my NB top hats for sale if you're interested
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Old 04-10-2013, 03:02 PM   #8
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save up for a proper coilover. or get koni yellow
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:29 PM   #9
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Old 04-11-2013, 12:52 AM   #10
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Any input on BC racing coilovers ?
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Old 04-11-2013, 02:02 AM   #11
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^ BC racing isn't bad for the price/budget. Got the job done for me. Had an issue where the front top hat came loose, the mechanics at Speed Syndicate told me they've heard that happen before apparently. I enjoyed them better than Tein's.
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Old 04-11-2013, 04:19 AM   #12
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i have BC racing coil over kit on my SLK...so far so good , i like it
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Old 04-11-2013, 05:12 AM   #13
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I am driving ilvtofu's old Miata and they are still on the car.

They're super soft and you will bounce like a mofo. I can't run the most aggressive setups like 15x9 195/45 etc because I will rub, like a mofo. Unless you run really sunk then sure I autocross my stock wheels on the same suspension setup with RT615K, not the best tire but they were cheap.

For my daily setup it's 15x8 +0 and I have to use 175/50/15 to not rub.

Clunking noises, bottoming out, etc etc. They're like $400 shipped so you really get what you pay for.

As for height they go really low, heck you can take out the helper springs like those slam guys on CR.net for more travel but I don't recommend it since you'll rub before you get the travel anyway.

I say get some Megan EZ streets 12 way adjustable or add a bit more for some BC Racing. In the long run it'll be worth it!

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Old 04-11-2013, 06:47 AM   #14
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Any input on BC racing coilovers ?
I've got em in my IS. No issues with mine. I was able to choose custom spring rates, shock bodies, and option of Swift springs upgrade. Plus, customer support is there if I ever need it.
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:16 AM   #15
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Interesting... sounds like it might work for my budget set up, but I'll look into other entry level coils as well.

swfk were you at an autocross at Pitt Meadows last year?
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I've got BC Racing BR Type 32 way adjustable for my EK. I've never had any issues, glad I bought them. I've also got a set of Koni Yellows + Ground Control coilovers for my EF, love this setup as well!
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:12 AM   #17
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Interesting... sounds like it might work for my budget set up, but I'll look into other entry level coils as well.

swfk were you at an autocross at Pitt Meadows last year?
Yes, I was in STS class and wasn't too far behind. It was the first event with the car under my ownership and I ran the RT615K in the wet. I also drove the car when it was higher and owned by ilvtofu with S Drives in the wet and with AD08 in the dry while still using racelands and they weren't too bad. Just remember to get some sway bars, or upgrade the springs as jtrinh said
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:40 AM   #18
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I am driving on Raceland coils on my Miata as well and find them to be too soft for my liking compared to my Stance GR+ I had on my previous S13. Previous owner bought them for something cheap like $200 so you can't complain at all for the price considering how brand new Megans will cost at least $800 iirc. You get what you pay for. I don't have any problems with strange clunking noises though on occasion I do bottom out but that probably has more to do with ride height if anything and I'm not as low as swfk too.
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:52 AM   #19
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jjing we're pretty much same height though I thought, just that my tires a teenie bit shorter
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:55 AM   #20
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We should line up our cars side by side and compare
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I found this on Raceland's FAQ page

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How stiff are the coilovers?
For the each kit’s spring rates please see the associated kit’s product page. Raceland coilovers are designed to be a comfortable daily driving coilover with increased stiffness over OEM. This stiffness is not overbearing or harsh as Raceland wishes to maintain a stock-like ride quality.

Are upgraded spring rates available?
At the moment, we do not have alternate springs available for each kit. To customers wanting stiffer rates and valving we offer the Ultimo coilover line. These coilovers feature higher spring rates and stiffer valving for that person wanting a little more than the entry-level kit offers.
I browsed through a few different makes and models for their offerings and noticed a majority (not all) of their spring rates go anywhere from 300 to 400 or progressive (rear.)

The shock itself does not offer any adjustment of any kind (rebound and compression.) At this point, you just have to trust that the products kits they sell have the proper valving and matched to the springs. Based on your guys' feedback, it seems as if the springs are made of poor quality or their shocks have failed (and possibly a combination of both.)

I won't come to any conclusions myself without having owned a set (I have no intentions to) but anybody serious enough to take matters into their own hands to own a proper suspension setup would be better off with a Koni yellow setup or a Ground Control coilover kit. But having said that, these are a budget setup. I don't expect them to offer any kind of adjustment compared to say a set of KW coilovers (extreme example.)

So far, it seems like this stuff is good out of the box for a few months and then it's good for slamming your vehicle and compromising your vehicle's suspension geometry. Whatever floats your boat, I guess.
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Old 04-11-2013, 10:18 AM   #22
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For those that have them did you buy right off the Raceland website and have them shipped?
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yup, also look at rokkors, they're basically the same with different spring rates
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yup, also look at rokkors, they're basically the same with different spring rates
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Raceland is too expensive.
STAGG SHS from ebay = $265

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