Price for High End Single Adjustable Coilovers?
Price for High End Single Adjustable Coilovers?
29-12-2018, 12:13 PM
Realistically, dampers like Koni / Bilstein are hard to beat on its own if you are looking for OEM replacement.
The problem is by the time you add springs to them, you are around the price of a set of coilovers... and the coilovers will be higher spec.
There are a lot of other function of coilovers than just to go low.
They ride different as you can use linear rate springs (the weight transfer will be smoother), and having adjustable damping and ride height control is a plus.
You can make something that is less complete for cheaper (No Top Mount, Twin Tube Dampers, Single Perch Design), but they won't be massively cheaper yet the quality and functionality drop a lot.
I am working on both the low end and the high end, but so far I can't find any low end that I will feel comfortable to sell due to quality issue... and you certainly will not want to buy something if I feel uncomfortable with it, right?
The problem with making a cheaper alternative is that quality goes out the window.
Realistically, dampers like Koni / Bilstein are hard to beat on its own if you are looking for OEM replacement.
The problem is by the time you add springs to them, you are around the price of a set of coilovers... and the coilovers will be higher spec.
There are a lot of other function of coilovers than just to go low.
They ride different as you can use linear rate springs (the weight transfer will be smoother), and having adjustable damping and ride height control is a plus.
You can make something that is less complete for cheaper (No Top Mount, Twin Tube Dampers, Single Perch Design), but they won't be massively cheaper yet the quality and functionality drop a lot.
I am working on both the low end and the high end, but so far I can't find any low end that I will feel comfortable to sell due to quality issue... and you certainly will not want to buy something if I feel uncomfortable with it, right?
29-12-2018, 05:07 PM
MeisterR The problem with making a cheaper alternative is that quality goes out the window.
Realistically, dampers like Koni / Bilstein are hard to beat on its own if you are looking for OEM replacement.
The problem is by the time you add springs to them, you are around the price of a set of coilovers... and the coilovers will be higher spec.
There are a lot of other function of coilovers than just to go low.
They ride different as you can use linear rate springs (the weight transfer will be smoother), and having adjustable damping and ride height control is a plus.
You can make something that is less complete for cheaper (No Top Mount, Twin Tube Dampers, Single Perch Design), but they won't be massively cheaper yet the quality and functionality drop a lot.
I am working on both the low end and the high end, but so far I can't find any low end that I will feel comfortable to sell due to quality issue... and you certainly will not want to buy something if I feel uncomfortable with it, right?
Very good answer mate. Like I said I didn't know how feasible it would be and how much the damping adjust would cost and affect the quality of the product.
I was just aware of the market for a kinda in between product, for us who want to modify our cars but struggle with the huge cost!
For me lowering springs just don't cut it. Even fitting them myself, by the time the geo is reset, it still costs probably half as much as a set of coilovers. And so much more hassle then fitting coilovers too. Not to mention the performance differences!
When I have either saved up or my lotto numbers come up, I shall be getting a set of your coilovers, I think they represent the best value. And also like the fact your are involved and speaking to the club directly.
As for your original question, about high end units. At the end of the day i have found it doesn't matter what price you sell them for, as long as they are up there with the best in the market, someone will be willing to spend the brass to get their car to the highest level of performance. Don't think you get too many is200 owners wanting to spend mega bucks on them though.
MeisterR The problem with making a cheaper alternative is that quality goes out the window.
Realistically, dampers like Koni / Bilstein are hard to beat on its own if you are looking for OEM replacement.
The problem is by the time you add springs to them, you are around the price of a set of coilovers... and the coilovers will be higher spec.
There are a lot of other function of coilovers than just to go low.
They ride different as you can use linear rate springs (the weight transfer will be smoother), and having adjustable damping and ride height control is a plus.
You can make something that is less complete for cheaper (No Top Mount, Twin Tube Dampers, Single Perch Design), but they won't be massively cheaper yet the quality and functionality drop a lot.
I am working on both the low end and the high end, but so far I can't find any low end that I will feel comfortable to sell due to quality issue... and you certainly will not want to buy something if I feel uncomfortable with it, right?
Very good answer mate. Like I said I didn't know how feasible it would be and how much the damping adjust would cost and affect the quality of the product.
I was just aware of the market for a kinda in between product, for us who want to modify our cars but struggle with the huge cost!
For me lowering springs just don't cut it. Even fitting them myself, by the time the geo is reset, it still costs probably half as much as a set of coilovers. And so much more hassle then fitting coilovers too. Not to mention the performance differences!
When I have either saved up or my lotto numbers come up, I shall be getting a set of your coilovers, I think they represent the best value. And also like the fact your are involved and speaking to the club directly.
As for your original question, about high end units. At the end of the day i have found it doesn't matter what price you sell them for, as long as they are up there with the best in the market, someone will be willing to spend the brass to get their car to the highest level of performance. Don't think you get too many is200 owners wanting to spend mega bucks on them though.
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