I've been off the forum for a few years. Moved to a new state and rarely drive the car anymore, but lately have started enjoying again...whatever...anyway...the old girl has 126k miles now and it getting creaky....still on stock shocks with H&R lowering springs. To freshen it up, what would you guys recommend for shocks these days? It's never tracked, mostly just a computer car with the occasional mountain run once a year. I'd like something better than stock to make it feel a bit more stiff. Any kits available with all I would need?

Thanks for any info.


Side note...it has 19" wheels and I run 225s up front and 305s in back.

 

Road & Track coilovers ... I have PSS9's now, which are showing their age. Plus they aren't too friendly at lower ride heights. Prior to the Ohlins, I was leaning toward the KW 3 coilovers ... It seemed many preferred the Ohlins over the KW 3's, based on reading various reviews etc. I suppose if you could test drive 2-3 setups from local owners, that would be awesome.

BTW, I do NOT track my car, just spirited driving around SoCal. Good luck.

 

I am on PSS10s and have been for about 5 years. No problems or complaints. Ride height is great. I have 240,000 kms on the car and it still feels new.

 

Ohlins road and track are really nice and are considered the top option for our cars for street comfort and decent ability on the track. Ohlins has good tech with their dual flow valve. I'd rather have the them over the Bilstien PSS10s. PSS10s are really good too. H&R Street coilovers are a step down but a good option for the money on a street car, they are comfortable. There are other options. H&R club sport are a little bit stiffer. I run a custom set of Feal coilovers with really stiff springs for street and track purposes, they are working really well for me.

 

KW Clubsport. There is no substitute. I had the PSS10 before. The KW is superior.

 

I'd put them into tiers like this:
Premium street / track use:
Ohlins R&T
KW Clubsports
PSS10

Budget options:
H&R Street or Club sport
Feal or Fortune Auto setups (Taiwan parts but built in USA get good reviews) Some guys have the BC and give them good reviews also. Can be built to track spec if you like.

Premium track options:
Moton
JRZ