Review on Silvers coilovers - Page 4

Baddawg53 · 11-28-2020, 12:18 PM

Thought I'd share my experience from yesterday after my first track day with these. And this is going from non MRC on BMR springs to these coilovers with swift springs.

The difference was night and day. I was able to dial out the little bit of understeer I was getting by adjusting the front to full stiff, rears ended up 4 clicks shy of full stiff. At that point the grip I had was noticably better than at the start of the day. I had much more confidence putting power down coming out of corners. I also replaced the rear upper control arm and trailing arms, as well as knuckle bushings. I'm sure they all worked together in getting more power to the ground exiting corners.

For a middle of the road product based on price($1600 with swift spring upgrade) I was really pleased that I was able to actually make adjustments that you can feel immediately on the track. We'll see how they hold up over time, but first impression is more grip, more confidence, great, noticable adjustability. Definitely an upgrade over stock non MRC suspension.

Joey Soul · 12-23-2020, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baddawg53

Thought I'd share my experience from yesterday after my first track day with these. And this is going from non MRC on BMR springs to these coilovers with swift springs.

The difference was night and day. I was able to dial out the little bit of understeer I was getting by adjusting the front to full stiff, rears ended up 4 clicks shy of full stiff. At that point the grip I had was noticably better than at the start of the day. I had much more confidence putting power down coming out of corners. I also replaced the rear upper control arm and trailing arms, as well as knuckle bushings. I'm sure they all worked together in getting more power to the ground exiting corners.

For a middle of the road product based on price($1600 with swift spring upgrade) I was really pleased that I was able to actually make adjustments that you can feel immediately on the track. We'll see how they hold up over time, but first impression is more grip, more confidence, great, noticable adjustability. Definitely an upgrade over stock non MRC suspension.

Good to hear. What rates did you do with the swift's?

Baddawg53 · 12-24-2020, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey Soul

Good to hear. What rates did you do with the swift's?

Just the standard 8k/12k rates. We'll see the more I drive it if they need to be changed, but for now I'm happy with them.

Joey Soul · 12-31-2020, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Baddawg53

Just the standard 8k/12k rates. We'll see the more I drive it if they need to be changed, but for now I'm happy with them.

nice, im considering jumping up a bit stiffer but anything within 2k difference will probably need re-valving or new damper.

J_mo30 · 01-23-2021, 06:52 PM

So now that you've had these for some time and presumably some track days on them, how are they holding up?

Still not much in the way of coilovers for our cars. Sounds promising with two people tracking on them.

Baddawg53 · 01-23-2021, 11:41 PM

Just finished my 2nd track day today with these, and I'd still completely recommend them, especially for someone on a budget. I really like everything about them, absolutely no regrets, I stand behind my first review, if you have a non MRC car I don't see how these aren't a huge upgrade.

J_mo30 · 01-24-2021, 11:41 AM

Awesome man! Not a lot of info on coils so glad to hear we got some people tracking on them.

I'd like to hear from the OP Joey since he's had his for over a year now.

Joey Soul · 01-29-2021, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by J_mo30

Awesome man! Not a lot of info on coils so glad to hear we got some people tracking on them.

I'd like to hear from the OP Joey since he's had his for over a year now.

So far so good, I only got on 1 track event last year with them but i still take the car out on weekends and tinker with damper adjustments. I threw it on some corner scales and the car was almost spot on haha.

J_mo30 · 02-03-2021, 09:41 AM

Glad to hear it. Definitely thinking about getting some.

Was thinking 8k or 9k with 14k rear, what you guys think?

Baddawg53 · 02-06-2021, 08:17 PM

I have no complaints with the standard 8k 12k I have. The car has been fantastic on the track so far.

Maybe they're just working well with all the other modifications I've made?? I've replaced the rear trailing arms and upper control arm, spindle bushing changed to spherical bearings, cradle bushings, and the silvers suspension. I'm super happy with my current setup.

Mike Aruba · 02-06-2021, 08:42 PM

Love my Silvers.

J_mo30 · 02-07-2021, 11:15 AM

Oh okay nice.

I have BMR sway bars and sway bar end links, then about to install BMR lockouts for cradle and diff. Currently on Eibach springs, so I think regardless the coils will be a nice improvement

Joey Soul · 02-07-2021, 05:51 PM

Ya those rates should be fine. It depends on your driving style and usage. 8/14 is a little more oversteer prone then 9/14. Just watch the ride height when you install. Its easy to throw off the roll center on these cars.

J_mo30 · 02-07-2021, 09:44 PM

It's not a daily so not really worried about ride or anything. Definitely want to get out to the track more. Haven't been since I was at Laguna Seca almost 2 years ago now

02-07-2021, 05:51 PM	#55
Joey Soul The Mechanic Drives: 1SS M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 290	Ya those rates should be fine. It depends on your driving style and usage. 8/14 is a little more oversteer prone then 9/14. Just watch the ride height when you install. Its easy to throw off the roll center on these cars. __________________ BTR 225 w/CNC Heads\|JLT intake\|Speed Engineering 1"7/8 long tube and mid pipe\|LT2 manifold w/95mmTb\|Self tuned w/HPtuners\|Silvers 2Way coilovers\|Hotchkis front sway\|Advan AD08R\|BMR solid cradle bushings\|Recaro SR7\| Work ZR10 19"

11-28-2020, 12:18 PM	#43
Baddawg53 Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NorCal Posts: 594	Thought I'd share my experience from yesterday after my first track day with these. And this is going from non MRC on BMR springs to these coilovers with swift springs. The difference was night and day. I was able to dial out the little bit of understeer I was getting by adjusting the front to full stiff, rears ended up 4 clicks shy of full stiff. At that point the grip I had was noticably better than at the start of the day. I had much more confidence putting power down coming out of corners. I also replaced the rear upper control arm and trailing arms, as well as knuckle bushings. I'm sure they all worked together in getting more power to the ground exiting corners. For a middle of the road product based on price($1600 with swift spring upgrade) I was really pleased that I was able to actually make adjustments that you can feel immediately on the track. We'll see how they hold up over time, but first impression is more grip, more confidence, great, noticable adjustability. Definitely an upgrade over stock non MRC suspension.

01-23-2021, 06:52 PM	#47
J_mo30 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS (Dory) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 93	So now that you've had these for some time and presumably some track days on them, how are they holding up? Still not much in the way of coilovers for our cars. Sounds promising with two people tracking on them.

01-23-2021, 11:41 PM	#48
Baddawg53 Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NorCal Posts: 594	Just finished my 2nd track day today with these, and I'd still completely recommend them, especially for someone on a budget. I really like everything about them, absolutely no regrets, I stand behind my first review, if you have a non MRC car I don't see how these aren't a huge upgrade.

01-24-2021, 11:41 AM	#49
J_mo30 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS (Dory) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 93	Awesome man! Not a lot of info on coils so glad to hear we got some people tracking on them. I'd like to hear from the OP Joey since he's had his for over a year now.

02-03-2021, 09:41 AM	#51
J_mo30 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS (Dory) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 93	Glad to hear it. Definitely thinking about getting some. Was thinking 8k or 9k with 14k rear, what you guys think?

02-06-2021, 08:17 PM	#52
Baddawg53 Drives: 17 hyper blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NorCal Posts: 594	I have no complaints with the standard 8k 12k I have. The car has been fantastic on the track so far. Maybe they're just working well with all the other modifications I've made?? I've replaced the rear trailing arms and upper control arm, spindle bushing changed to spherical bearings, cradle bushings, and the silvers suspension. I'm super happy with my current setup.

02-06-2021, 08:42 PM	#53
Mike Aruba Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Florida Man Posts: 86	Love my Silvers.

02-07-2021, 11:15 AM	#54
J_mo30 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS (Dory) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 93	Oh okay nice. I have BMR sway bars and sway bar end links, then about to install BMR lockouts for cradle and diff. Currently on Eibach springs, so I think regardless the coils will be a nice improvement

02-07-2021, 09:44 PM	#56
J_mo30 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS (Dory) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 93	It's not a daily so not really worried about ride or anything. Definitely want to get out to the track more. Haven't been since I was at Laguna Seca almost 2 years ago now

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