I'm looking to get some coilovers within the next year, but I haven't found a comprehensive thread on what options we have available to us. I've seen a few threads on individual options, but I haven't seen any comparisons.
My FiST is first and foremost a daily driver. However, I like to take it to the local autocross club (more relaxed than SCCA, so not really concerned about any class specs, etc.). I would like them to be adjustable without needing to take them off: softer for street use but stiffer for autocross. I would likely have them professionally installed since I don't trust myself mechanically yet, so I'm not particularly concerned with installation difficulty. Most roads around where I live are pretty smooth, so a firmer daily ride would be fine but not necessary. Basic research leads me to believe I should be spending between $1k-2k but willing to spend more to get something that would better fit my wants/needs. I'm looking to keep the OEM 205 tire width if that makes any difference.
I've heard good things about the MeisterR's and Bilsteins, but haven't really found any good comparisons and not sure if others out there would better fit what I'm looking for.
Thoughts?
My FiST is first and foremost a daily driver. However, I like to take it to the local autocross club (more relaxed than SCCA, so not really concerned about any class specs, etc.). I would like them to be adjustable without needing to take them off: softer for street use but stiffer for autocross. I would likely have them professionally installed since I don't trust myself mechanically yet, so I'm not particularly concerned with installation difficulty. Most roads around where I live are pretty smooth, so a firmer daily ride would be fine but not necessary. Basic research leads me to believe I should be spending between $1k-2k but willing to spend more to get something that would better fit my wants/needs. I'm looking to keep the OEM 205 tire width if that makes any difference.
I've heard good things about the MeisterR's and Bilsteins, but haven't really found any good comparisons and not sure if others out there would better fit what I'm looking for.
Thoughts?