D2 Racing coilovers - reviews?
03-16-2011, 05:04 PM
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D2 Racing coilovers - reviews?
Looking at D2 racing coilover struts for a autocross Boxster. Anybody using them? Good results? Proper fitment? Quality? Ease of adjustment?
http://www.d2racing.com/content/products
http://www.d2racing.com/content/products
03-23-2011, 06:21 AM
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I have this D2 racing coilover struts installed on my 2000 2.7 boxster for the past three years. My suspension set up was stock prior to the D2 coil over. This is my daily driver which I use to commute to work. I never sat in a car with bilstein PSS9 so cannot directly compare the D2 to PSS9. I think the D2 coil over struts are wonderful for the price. I paid US$1000 for the D2 coil over. These change my boxster into a tight, well handling car. The suspension is stiff but not to the point of being uncomfortable. The monoball in the top mounting plate was making some squeeking noise last year so I had the mono ball replaced and the struts are quiet again. The D2 is a great choice for its price. However if you have $3000 to spend on struts, I would recommend the bilstein PSS9. The concensus favors D2 coilover struts over K sport. I've never tried Ksport struts before. But I recommend D2 coil over for those in the market for coil over struts in the $1000 price range
03-23-2011, 11:01 AM
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I've been told that D2s low out early - but if you've had them for 3 years that's quite an endorsement as to their durability.
Can you get them with custom rates? If not, what rates do they come in?
Can you get them with custom rates? If not, what rates do they come in?
03-25-2011, 03:30 AM
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Don't think these come with custom spring rates. I have no clue what the spring rates are. Guess your best bet would be to browse through their catalogue for specification. I was told that all coilover make some noise after a while due to wear and tear of the monoball over time. The D2 strut is very durable, but the monoball needs to be changed after a few years. My OEM strut lasted me 7 years. I would be happy to get another 2 years out of my D2 struts.
03-25-2011, 08:28 AM
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you can get custom spring rates. also, the ksport are basically the same design & you can order custom spring rates on those as well. i have shock dynos plots from the ksports, but not from the d2s.
i have had the KSport for about 3yrs. overall, they're decent, but overdamped IMO. they're pretty rough on the street. for the money, they are hard to beat, but if comfort is important to you, consider something else.
FYI, these bought me about 1.25 seconds on a 1.4 mile track.
i have had the KSport for about 3yrs. overall, they're decent, but overdamped IMO. they're pretty rough on the street. for the money, they are hard to beat, but if comfort is important to you, consider something else.
FYI, these bought me about 1.25 seconds on a 1.4 mile track.
03-25-2011, 09:24 AM
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I'm running d2's on my car with pretty heavy springs and so far so good this is an autocross / DE toy. I thought the heavier springs (700-550) where going to blow them pretty easy.
I've had them for about 2 years and when they go I'll probably get better shocks
Great for the money
I've had them for about 2 years and when they go I'll probably get better shocks
Great for the money
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03-29-2011, 05:23 AM
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Yes the front D2 coil over suspension do come with built in Camber plate which allows camber adjustments. I am not a race so I just asked the shop to align the coilover as close to factory spec as possible. Camber plates are great for adjustment but they may also make more noise when going over bumps. I changed out the monoball underneath the camber plates last year because of thes annoying squeeky noise. It is much better now but I still get some mild squeeky when going over speed bumps and entering / exiting underground parking garage. The D2 set us is great for track use. You can't find a better set up for $1000. An experienced installer / alignment is crucial when dealing with adjustable camber plates. IT is amazing when everything is set up perfectly.
03-29-2011, 01:24 PM
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another note: the camber plates in back don't really allow enough suspension travel for the street. if you look at the factory mount for the OEM struts, you'll notice it looks like an inverted cup. this allows more susupension travel without getting into the bump stops. i run the camber plates on my car, but it sees a lot of track duty.
if you plan on mostly street driving, use the OEM top mounts instead; much better ride.
if you plan on mostly street driving, use the OEM top mounts instead; much better ride.
03-29-2011, 01:53 PM
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another note: the camber plates in back don't really allow enough suspension travel for the street. if you look at the factory mount for the OEM struts, you'll notice it looks like an inverted cup. this allows more susupension travel without getting into the bump stops. i run the camber plates on my car, but it sees a lot of track duty.
if you plan on mostly street driving, use the OEM top mounts instead; much better ride.
if you plan on mostly street driving, use the OEM top mounts instead; much better ride.
