Ridetech 4th Gen Coilovers
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Ridetech 4th Gen Coilovers I've recently been getting alot of questions on the 4th gen coilovers that we just released so I was going to post up some installation pictures so everyone has an idea of how the kit fits up. It is set up for about a 2" drop compared to factory ride height (you can adjust the ride height about 3/4" give or take). This kit also uses our monotube Fox Racing shocks so the ride quality and performance are a dramatic change over the factory/aftermarket coil spring setups. Depending on what you're looking for, we have fixed, single, and triple adjustable valving for your driving style.
The install is a straightforward, bolt on setup. On the front and rear, we send out upper mounting plates that bolt into the shock towers (shown in the pictures). Depending on the skill level, you're looking around 2-3 hour installation time. Let me know if you guys see anything in the pictures that brings up a question!
Front mounting style...
Rear pictures...
The install is a straightforward, bolt on setup. On the front and rear, we send out upper mounting plates that bolt into the shock towers (shown in the pictures). Depending on the skill level, you're looking around 2-3 hour installation time. Let me know if you guys see anything in the pictures that brings up a question!
Front mounting style...
Rear pictures...
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Here's a link to the kit - http://www.ridetech.com/store/1993-2...m-level-1.html
2" is where the kit is designed to be set up at. You'll still have the spanner nut to adjust the ride height so you can raise it up or lower it about .5" more if you'd like.
In the kit, the standard rate for the front is a 14" 350 and the rear is a 12" 200. We can also change out the spring rates for different styles of driving or preferences.
"In the kit, the standard rate for the front is a 14" 350 and the rear is a 12" 200."
I hate to say it Josh(an please don't take this the wrong way), but those are terrible combined standard spring rates for a 93-02 F-body! I know you said that they're available with different spring rates, but if places like Summit Racing and Jegs will be carrying the F-body coil-over kits with the standard spring rates, then a lot of people won't be happy with them.
IMO, going with a 14" 500 lb.in. up front and a 12" 175 lb.in. in the rear would make for better for handling car, 550-600 up front would actually be better but I see Hypercoil doesn't make anything higher than a 500 in the 14" springs.
I hate to say it Josh(an please don't take this the wrong way), but those are terrible combined standard spring rates for a 93-02 F-body! I know you said that they're available with different spring rates, but if places like Summit Racing and Jegs will be carrying the F-body coil-over kits with the standard spring rates, then a lot of people won't be happy with them.
IMO, going with a 14" 500 lb.in. up front and a 12" 175 lb.in. in the rear would make for better for handling car, 550-600 up front would actually be better but I see Hypercoil doesn't make anything higher than a 500 in the 14" springs.
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"In the kit, the standard rate for the front is a 14" 350 and the rear is a 12" 200."
I hate to say it Josh(an please don't take this the wrong way), but those are terrible combined standard spring rates for a 93-02 F-body! I know you said that they're available with different spring rates, but if places like Summit Racing and Jegs will be carrying the F-body coil-over kits with the standard spring rates, then a lot of people won't be happy with them.
IMO, going with a 14" 500 lb.in. up front and a 12" 175 lb.in. in the rear would make for better for handling car, 550-600 up front would actually be better but I see Hypercoil doesn't make anything higher than a 500 in the 14" springs.
I hate to say it Josh(an please don't take this the wrong way), but those are terrible combined standard spring rates for a 93-02 F-body! I know you said that they're available with different spring rates, but if places like Summit Racing and Jegs will be carrying the F-body coil-over kits with the standard spring rates, then a lot of people won't be happy with them.
IMO, going with a 14" 500 lb.in. up front and a 12" 175 lb.in. in the rear would make for better for handling car, 550-600 up front would actually be better but I see Hypercoil doesn't make anything higher than a 500 in the 14" springs.
For the length of the shock and the weight of the car, the 350 works very well. I haven't had any complaints at all, even with the customers that are doing autocross/road racing events.
From the real world testing and calculating the spring rate by the motion ratio, we feel that this is the best spring rate for drivability. If you're looking for a maximum performance, corner carver, I would then suggest a stiffer spring rate. In most cases, I would have the customer call with weights, engine/transmission information, and dimensions, but I don't think the spring rate is out of line for a good driving, handling car. Hypercoil builds 14" springs up to 650lbs as well.
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Yeah, I'm aware of the 450, 500, 600, 650 spring rate options, but that's really unnecessary added weight and cost just to get those spring rates in a 14" spring.
That's why I made the suggestion about using 12" springs, with spacers if needed.
IMO, 12" springs would offer 3 more additional spring rate options above 400 lb.in. (425, 475, 550), cost less , and weigh less than going with 14" springs with +400 lb.in. spring rates. Actually with a 93-2002 F-body 10" springs are all you need if you're running +400 lb.in. spring rate up front. You can also get quality 1" or 2" coilover spring spacers so you'll still have all the same adjustability range as with the 14" springs. Anyway thanks for the reply even if it was 5 months later; still better late then never!
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That's why I made the suggestion about using 12" springs, with spacers if needed.
IMO, 12" springs would offer 3 more additional spring rate options above 400 lb.in. (425, 475, 550), cost less , and weigh less than going with 14" springs with +400 lb.in. spring rates. Actually with a 93-2002 F-body 10" springs are all you need if you're running +400 lb.in. spring rate up front. You can also get quality 1" or 2" coilover spring spacers so you'll still have all the same adjustability range as with the 14" springs. Anyway thanks for the reply even if it was 5 months later; still better late then never!
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I know this is an extremely old thread, but I'd like to see how many people have this on their 4th gen and their thoughts.
I put it on my 2000 Firehawk and have about 500 miles on it.
Right now I'm messing with the shock settings. I started out in the middle on all shocks.(10 clicks from full soft) I firmed up the fronts to 15 clicks and I like it better, but now the back seems a little floaty. I am going to firm them rears up a little.
Anyone care to share their settings and setup?
I put it on my 2000 Firehawk and have about 500 miles on it.
Right now I'm messing with the shock settings. I started out in the middle on all shocks.(10 clicks from full soft) I firmed up the fronts to 15 clicks and I like it better, but now the back seems a little floaty. I am going to firm them rears up a little.
Anyone care to share their settings and setup?
I have ridetechs on both my F bods....I like the adjustability of a coilover ....I have the regular shocks in the rear instead of the coilover setup .....as delivered the fronts are waaaay to low for my taste....so I install the longer shock eye to raise up the front out of the weeds.....I use the softer settings for street use....the front top shock bracket is a 2 piece bolt on design....I bolt it together AND weld it solid
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I have the HQs on the front of my track car and they've been great. I have 800lb springs and set them to 7 clicks from full stiff. This is paired with Koni sports (3rd gen version) and UMI 200lb springs on the rear.
I have ridetechs on both my F bods....I like the adjustability of a coilover ....I have the regular shocks in the rear instead of the coilover setup .....as delivered the fronts are waaaay to low for my taste....so I install the longer shock eye to raise up the front out of the weeds.....I use the softer settings for street use....the front top shock bracket is a 2 piece bolt on design....I bolt it together AND weld it solid
My old setup was Strano springs with yellow Koni's. I ran that for probably 15 years. (Car doesn't get driven that much)
I installed a Huron APS style TT kit and with the added weight and the springs/shocks being wore out, it rode like crap and bottomed out constantly.
I talked to Sam about coilovers and the only kit he recommended was the Ridetech, but wasn't happy with the front spring rates. He said he would spec me something different, but it's been so long, I can't remember what it was.
I have my ride height set pretty low. I'm trying to achieve "the perfect, panty dropping" stance.
I know a little about a lot of things, but spring weight and shock dynamics are not on the list.
I installed a Huron APS style TT kit and with the added weight and the springs/shocks being wore out, it rode like crap and bottomed out constantly.
I talked to Sam about coilovers and the only kit he recommended was the Ridetech, but wasn't happy with the front spring rates. He said he would spec me something different, but it's been so long, I can't remember what it was.
I have my ride height set pretty low. I'm trying to achieve "the perfect, panty dropping" stance.
I know a little about a lot of things, but spring weight and shock dynamics are not on the list.
