was $195 coilovers: now get a grip

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

   Not to enflame things further on the discussion of these, but wouldn't a 
progressive spring rate also be more desirable?  I have a set that I really 
like, they came with a set of old used Konis I bought almost ten years ago...  
Granted, they are not coilovers, but it still seems that a progressive spring 
rate would be better.  They still work fine, but I have no idea of the spring 
rate, OR the manufacturer...

  Springs rarely fail, and catastrophic failure is pretty much an non-issue, 
as they liablilities would be astronomical against the manufacturer.  Sag may 
be another matter, but hey, they are adjustable...  :-)

  I am glad Brian is getting some of these, as I am sure all of us are.  I am 
anxoius to hear the results, good or bad...
-- 
Regards,
David Utley
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Quoting Brian McGarvey <brianm@earendel.org>:

> basically 95% of the problem with the $195 coilovers isnt the attachment 
> method or the coil type, because as all the engineers here know if the 
> constant K spring is good enough. 
> 99% of the problem is that its not a known brand. ie if TT started selling 
> them 99% of the people who are complaining would say they are great. The 
> only diff I can see between the fancy ones and these is the following.
> 
> #1 the dif is the collars are not anodized.. a $5.00 difference
> #2 the springs are 6" instead of 7" 
> #3 the top hats are 2 parts. 
> #4 they are only for A1's no generic design required.
> #5 nobody has run them before. We'll im solving that after I use them on 
> the track I'll give em to either Patrick or Allyn who we all know will 
> abuse the crap out of them. Koni's an all. (i'll need something in return 
> to prop the race car on). and have a real world abuse test.
> 
> So for $195 get a grip it's asmall biz doing us a favor. they could easily 
> chage $500.00 and nobody would complain.
> 
> /me rant off..
> Get a damn grip.
> Brian
> 
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