New entry level coilover
02-01-2012, 07:39 AM
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New entry level coilover
Rally Racing Suspension
Looks like Feal came out with a coilover not too long ago that is very reasonably priced. I know their rebuilds are very good and I'm interested in how these things will turn out.
Looks like Feal came out with a coilover not too long ago that is very reasonably priced. I know their rebuilds are very good and I'm interested in how these things will turn out.
02-01-2012, 10:26 AM
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Those spring rates are soft........ But what sets these apart from any of the other brands out there. They sound no different then the Tein Flexs, Which you could buy a set used and have them rebuilt for less then these new, Then also have the option to have the edfc.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
02-01-2012, 10:28 AM
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Those spring rates are soft........ But what sets these apart from any of the other brands out there. They sound no different then the Tein Flexs, Which you could buy a set used and have them rebuilt for less then these new, Then also have the option to have the edfc.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
But if you're looking for a cheap coil over it's not a bad way to go.
02-01-2012, 10:30 AM
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Here's what Feal had to say about their coilovers
We are not trying to fool anyone with these lower cost coilovers. We found a reputable source for shock shafts, bodies...., and put together a package for those that want to spend less on suspension components. Yes, the majority of the parts are from Taiwan.
We stock parts such as seals and bushings and perform rebuilds and revalves in house. We also warranty these for a year on a street car. Rebuilds for these are only $70 a corner for the original owner.
The default valving for these is minimally digressive and super comfortable on the street. We feel like the best default spring rate for a daily driven GD with the Feal 441' is a 7K/5K. We used Swift springs because they are the rate they advertise, have tons of travel, and somehow ride nicer than anything else we test.
Different spring rates and valving are available at no extra charge while placing the order.
We have tested these on two different GD chassis imprezas. I really believe that the valving and springs will impress anyone that test drives a car with the Feal 441 coilovers.
We stock parts such as seals and bushings and perform rebuilds and revalves in house. We also warranty these for a year on a street car. Rebuilds for these are only $70 a corner for the original owner.
The default valving for these is minimally digressive and super comfortable on the street. We feel like the best default spring rate for a daily driven GD with the Feal 441' is a 7K/5K. We used Swift springs because they are the rate they advertise, have tons of travel, and somehow ride nicer than anything else we test.
Different spring rates and valving are available at no extra charge while placing the order.
We have tested these on two different GD chassis imprezas. I really believe that the valving and springs will impress anyone that test drives a car with the Feal 441 coilovers.
02-01-2012, 10:38 AM
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Those spring rates are soft........ But what sets these apart from any of the other brands out there. They sound no different then the Tein Flexs, Which you could buy a set used and have them rebuilt for less then these new, Then also have the option to have the edfc.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
02-01-2012, 10:45 AM
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These Feal coils seem aight. I don't think $1500+ is exactly entry level though. Interesting that they make a distinction between "rally", "drift", and "road".
Yeah... I have a set of BC's. I can't say I am completely satisfied with them.
Yeah... I have a set of BC's. I can't say I am completely satisfied with them.
02-01-2012, 10:49 AM
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Here's what Feal had to say about their coilovers
We are not trying to fool anyone with these lower cost coilovers. We found a reputable source for shock shafts, bodies...., and put together a package for those that want to spend less on suspension components. Yes, the majority of the parts are from Taiwan.
We stock parts such as seals and bushings and perform rebuilds and revalves in house. We also warranty these for a year on a street car. Rebuilds for these are only $70 a corner for the original owner.
The default valving for these is minimally digressive and super comfortable on the street. We feel like the best default spring rate for a daily driven GD with the Feal 441' is a 7K/5K. We used Swift springs because they are the rate they advertise, have tons of travel, and somehow ride nicer than anything else we test.
Different spring rates and valving are available at no extra charge while placing the order.
We have tested these on two different GD chassis imprezas. I really believe that the valving and springs will impress anyone that test drives a car with the Feal 441 coilovers.
We stock parts such as seals and bushings and perform rebuilds and revalves in house. We also warranty these for a year on a street car. Rebuilds for these are only $70 a corner for the original owner.
The default valving for these is minimally digressive and super comfortable on the street. We feel like the best default spring rate for a daily driven GD with the Feal 441' is a 7K/5K. We used Swift springs because they are the rate they advertise, have tons of travel, and somehow ride nicer than anything else we test.
Different spring rates and valving are available at no extra charge while placing the order.
We have tested these on two different GD chassis imprezas. I really believe that the valving and springs will impress anyone that test drives a car with the Feal 441 coilovers.
And the springs do not control travel. The piston and rods lengths do. It is nice that they will re-valve the spring them for you for free when you order them. So it sounds like they are going for the stance crowd. And they covered their *** on abuse as the one year warranty is for none track cars. Which I think is funny. Last time I checked the roads in California are worse then any race track I have been on. But the track might generate more heat and cause other problems. So if you do track days I'd stay away from these.
Also the $75 per corner is I am betting the labor cost for seals/oil only. Which is market value for this type of coil over. And if the seals are blown. More then likely its going to need more parts then seals and oil.
I'm basing this off of my few years of going thru coil overs and have them rebuilt and replaced over the years.
02-01-2012, 10:53 AM
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Those spring rates are soft........ But what sets these apart from any of the other brands out there. They sound no different then the Tein Flexs, Which you could buy a set used and have them rebuilt for less then these new, Then also have the option to have the edfc.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
Not doggin them. Just wondering why you guys like them.
Im sure Odi has done his homework on these before he released them to the public.
02-01-2012, 10:56 AM
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And the roads in California just pain suck...... I had spring rates higher then 10k/8k in my car. But the valving was set right for them. And I could loosen the hit up a tad with the edfc's. Stil sucked, But not as bad. I have much better coil overs setting in my garage now ready to go on later this summer.
02-01-2012, 11:01 AM
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These guys are going soft to fill that market of I want a coil over, But I dont want to get beat in the seat. Which is also why I stated that you will run a risk of fender / tire contact.