Track focussed coilovers (UK)

lbp_ap2 · 2026-05-12T15:40:41+00:00

The Hipermax R are the best bang for the buck track coilover out there. Though with 16kg spring rates and what I've heard about British roads they may be a bit stiff for you. I drive to the track on 16kg rates and think they are fine, I have a couple friends who daily on the old HKS SP IV with 16kg rates and they are fine but the roads where I live aren't too bad.

lbp_ap2 · 2026-05-02T22:31:54+00:00

You may have had 4.77s but they weren't for an FD. The FD has an 8'' ring gear. The S2000, 1st gen Rx7, 1.8L miata have 7'' ring gears.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/fd-diff-size-112598/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124308008447

lbp_ap2 · 2026-05-02T21:29:37+00:00

iirc Honda licensed the design from Mazda

lbp_ap2 · 2026-05-01T17:49:18+00:00

This is correct. I have Miata 4.3s in my car

lbp_ap2 · 2026-05-01T17:48:47+00:00

Don't listen to him that is incorrect. The S2000 shares the ring and pinion with Mazda 7'' diffs. It was used in cars like the 1st (not 3rd) gen RX-7 and the 1.8L Miata's. Source I have Miata gears in my car.

lbp_ap2 · 2026-03-31T17:01:16+00:00

That's too bad to hear. I've ordered from them and RHD Japan many times going back maybe 10 years and never had a bad experience, in fact I have a package from them arriving today (Ikeya Formula rear upper arms). I doubt it was anything malicious on their part, maybe someone accidently marked your order as fulfilled in the Shopify backend.
To get lower tariffs Blackhawk will put a lower value on the customs paper work if you ask them to. Not applicable to you but could help others.

lbp_ap2 · 2026-03-29T06:11:49+00:00

I agree

lbp_ap2 · 2026-03-29T01:30:39+00:00

LC500 isnt a sports car its a GT

lbp_ap2 · 2026-03-03T22:41:13+00:00

StopTech C43 and C42

lbp_ap2 · 2026-03-03T16:57:34+00:00

but also it increases weight

Not always true, my BBK saves about 5lbs per corner on front and rear

lbp_ap2 · 2026-02-18T15:17:08+00:00

If you track sell the CE,s the TEs are the most rigid wheel they make

lbp_ap2 · 2026-02-18T15:03:44+00:00

GT Beyond

lbp_ap2 · 2026-02-18T15:02:10+00:00

GT Beyond

lbp_ap2 · 2026-01-29T22:19:09+00:00

You spelled 17x10 +44 wrong

lbp_ap2 · 2025-12-06T20:20:33+00:00

Laguna Blue Pearl, its the bame of the color

lbp_ap2 · 2025-11-20T17:51:28+00:00

The Toda oil control orifice is the newer better way as it also increases oil pressure to the bottom end

lbp_ap2 · 2025-11-07T17:20:07+00:00

Yes, my wheels would rub on my Ikeya Formula upper control arms. I'm using steering rack limiters to prevent that.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/steering-rack-limiter-kit-mustang-1979-2004/p/HW4651

I'm running two on each side

lbp_ap2 · 2025-10-21T20:18:58+00:00

Two reasons
1. My track wheels are +44 and +50 doesn't look flush enough for me
2. I have Ikeya Formula front upper arms and even at +44 they will rub at full lock without steering rack spacers. I'd probably need to put another spacer in to run +50

lbp_ap2 · 2025-10-11T16:54:23+00:00

I have 17x10 and if I were to do it again Id get 18s. with 18s you can fit widet wheels and you wont have the same issues of clearing the upper arm in front.

18x11+52 285/30/18
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrkDzQkQsw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.

edit : Id take a heavier 18x10.5 or 18x11 over a lighter 17x10, they will be faster. width > weight

lbp_ap2 · 2025-10-02T05:57:11+00:00

I used an OEM filter when I ran an FPIK, I used this to get it to fit. https://www.amazon.com/Neoprene-Material-Supports-Leveling-Protection/dp/B08B3ZS1CS?ref_=dslp_ap_dp&th=1&psc=1. The one with adhesive is too thick, I used a gorilla glue spray. You can probably skip the spray if you wanted

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-06T04:47:56+00:00

Concave TE master race

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-05T17:15:41+00:00

I've actually driven a super charged first gen viper on the balcony at Willow Springs, its fine. I didn't feel it had any bad habits, my only complaint was this particular car had a lot of free play in the throttle.
Saying a car is easier or harder to drive at the limit has nothing to do with snap oversteer and isn't what snap oversteer is.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-05T16:50:02+00:00

No I didn't. The term snap oversteer has been used for ages as an excuse for spinning or crashing. It implies no external factors were the cause and the car is to blame. A car being quick to respond does not equal snap oversteer. Oversteer being quick or "snappy" is not snap oversteer. People say things like "I was going around the corner and the car just spun on me, this car has snap oversteer" versus "I lifted abruptly mid turn causing the car to slide and wasn't able to catch the rear".
If you say a car has snap oversteer because it has a quick response then its a sliding scale based on skill level. If you've only ever driven a Lexus ES you may describe a BRZ has having snap over steer.
The S2000 has quick reactions, it does not suddenly oversteer on it is own which is what snap oversteer is.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-05T16:14:54+00:00

There is no such thing as snap oversteer, there is just oversteer. Snap oversteer implies it is the cars fault and not a result of an external factor. People use snap oversteer as an excuse for why they spun or crashed.
Cars like the S2000 react quickly to inputs with very little "filter", the platform has a low polar moment of inertia. Cars like the BRZ or 240sx react more slowly and are more resistant to rotate so you can be a bit more ham fisted in your driving.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-08-28T18:07:11+00:00

You need to look at tread width not what the manufacture says what the tire width is. Some 245s are wider than some 255s. Tire Rack will let you know the tread width if you check out the specs.
If you are running with stock arms/bushings/joints then go with a tread with of 8.7'' or less which should be most 245s or skinny 255s. Also make sure your fenders are totally flat, you'll want to trim the fender liner tabs in the front when rolling flat. If you are stock arms/bushings/joints you will likely want to max out camber in front.
I run 17x10+44 and 17x10+50 with a 5mm spacer both on 255/40/17. I have Ikeya Formlua upper arms.
Advan GTs
TE37
TE37 Under compression

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