RidetechJosh

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...

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

I think the first rear photo was a mistake, it doesn't look like part of the F-body coilover set-up.

RidetechJosh

Good eye, thanks for that!

smitty2919

What's the ballpark price for this setup?

Wow...2" nominal over factory seems LOW. I'm still on 60K shocks/springs and may get springs/shocks or CO. I'd be happy with roughly a 1"-1.5" lower than I am now.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Hey Josh,
What length are the front and rear springs, 12", 14"....?

RidetechJosh

The whole kit is $1600 with the single adjustable shocks (in picture). We also have non and triple adjustable valving shocks.

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.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

"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.

RidetechJosh

I just now saw this, sorry for the late response.

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.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

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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