black98_ls juan

would these rear coilovers and the front coilover be a good choice to go on a autocross car?
ive been looking at the koni double adjustable shocks, but i really like how adjustable coilovers are

DirtyBirdMKE

im getting them for my TA which will be autoX'd ... i talked to ryan from UMI.

black98_ls juan

i'll probably end up getting these then, i wasnt sure if theyd work for autox seeing as how all the other rear coilover kits are made for drag cars

UMI Performance

iTrader: (77)

The performance of the coil over kit will depend on the shock and spring, not the fact that it is or isn't a coilover set up. We choose the Viking shock for this set up because it offers a lot of adjustment, is priced right and built in the USA. The double adjustment of the Viking you can set the shock for drag, street and autox. You can also easily swap out springs to try different rates as well. And since the kit uses a 2.5" ID spring there is virtually any height and rate available.

If you purchase just the brackets you can run any shock you want such as a Ridetech, JRi and possibly a Koni. We can give you the shock length to look for.

I hope that helps,

UMI Performance

iTrader: (77)

Here are a few pictures to show our bolt in lower shock mount used on the coilover kit. As you can see we require one hole to be drilled with a 3/8" drill. The included spacer shown behind the bracket allows the coil over kit to be used with relocation brackets as well. The bracket shown can also be used as a shock location bracket, we will be releasing that next.

SSHulk

I have a question...Im looking to purchase the front Viking coil over kit you guys offer, for my daily driver..How well would these work on the street? and if i purchase what settings will be needed for everyday street use? I currently have BMR~Bilstein set up but i like the fact i can adjust the ride height so i can have the perfect stance im looking for

UMI Performance

iTrader: (77)

The kit will handle great on the street. The handling will depend on the shock, not the fact that it is now a coil over. We like the Viking because of the adjustment, you can easily tune the shock for drag, street and autox. We have reviewed many other shock dyno curves and the double adjustment of the Viking allows you to set it very similar to many other brands.

We can give you baseline settings for the shocks. We have actually installed and driven on many sets of Vikings so we can offer great tuning advice.

I hope that helps,
Ryan

SSHulk

great thanks, i just placed my order over the phone

dr_whigham

iTrader: (49)

Ryan and Ramey... Hats off to you guys & looks great!! Another top notch product from a top notch company!

Now if I could JUST convince you to produce a 3/8" aluminum tunnel plate for a C5 with that new nifty cutter you guys have....

GiggleJuiced_SS

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so here's are noob question lol. should I start with the fronts or rears first? I don't have that kinda coin to buy both at one time lol. I do a lot of street/strip driving. would I gain more from buying the fronts or rears ? im on stock springs/shocks right now.

SSHulk

If you can't get both I would say get the fronts first, do the heater hose in the rear and then adjust the fronts to match the rear, that's just my opinion

UMI Performance

iTrader: (77)

I wanted to add a few more pictures of the new rear kit installed, these pictures show the top mount and also how they work with relocation brackets.

This kit is bolt on and we supply 3/16" thick spacers to space the shock mount out to clear relocation brackets.

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iTrader: (77)

Here is another picture to share.

This is Jerry's 99' SS sitting on front and rear coil overs and lowered approximately 2". Pretty cool stance! And Alex looks pretty awesome too.

GiggleJuiced_SS

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theres a car in that pic.......... lol

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SSHulk

Looks like there is barely any space to get the spanner wrench in there, was it a pain to adjust these or am I seeing it like this due to the angle of the pics?
Thanks

UMI Sales

iTrader: (1)

Good morning.

When the car is at ride height there is plenty of room for the spanner, as the angles change with travel.

-- Ramey

SSHulk

Oh ok I see what your saying, I already installed my front viking coil overs with the 550lb springs and these rock, I will be ordering the rear set soon.

Zac from UMI was very helpful when I ordered my front viking kit

BigBadWhitey

iTrader: (3)

Are just the brackets available? Sorry having a hard time finding them on the website if so

UMI Performance

iTrader: (77)

Glad to hear Zac was able to help you.


Looks like they are still adding these to the site but they are available. The bracket kit is $119.99 and we can do an order by phone or Paypal. Part # is 2045.

Thanks for the business!
Ryan