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Which one? Skunk2 or GC Adjustable Coilovers?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Justdidit, Nov 15, 2012.

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Skunk2 or GC Adjustable Coilovers?

Poll closed Nov 17, 2012.
  1. Skunk2

    66.7%
  2. Ground Control

    33.3%
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  1. Steven Harvey

    Steven Harvey Junior Member

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    BR Series Coilovers

    Designed for street and trackday

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    BR Series Street and Circuit Coilover


    Pillowball upper mount
    Camber adjustable top mounts
    Aluminium top plates
    30 way adjustable damping
    Adjustable spring platform
    "Height adjustment via bottom mount to retain full damper travel":eek: (y)
    Bearing mounted upper front spring platform
    Dust boot to protect damper seals
    * some features are dependent on model



    Ideally if any manufacturer makes a coil over like this one for the Prius this is what you should get and is the only type you should get. this coil over allows you to adjust ride height without changing suspension travel.
     
  2. Steven Harvey

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    anything other than this setup will be a downgrade. or at least not the best way to go.
     
  3. Justdidit

    Justdidit LVNPZEV

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    What's a setup like this run?
     
  4. Steven Harvey

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    I would imagine anywhere from $1000 and up. I think the K Sports I posted before have this option and they run about $1200 But if you factor in the benefits of being able to lower your car without effecting the geometry of the factory suspension its priceless. This setup is the closest thing to having drop spindles which are used on most race cars. this setup would allow you to have a comfortable ride for when city driving but if you wanted to take your Prius to the race track you could stiffen the spring rate without loosing suspension travel.
     
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    How does any coilover achieve this effect? The coil is only one member of the supension. By adjusting its height you are affecting the geometry.
     
  6. Steven Harvey

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    unless you have a coil over that you can adjust the position of the lower mount like what I was describing earlier. raising the mount to lower the car the wont effect the cars handling characteristics other than giving it a lower center of gravity.