![]() ![]() At about half stiffness (10/20 clicks), the Flatout STs feel about the same as my KW V1s, and I’ve mostly been daily driving on this setting since I installed them. On full stiff, the Flatout STs feel rock hard going over speed bumps, but at speed (going over that rough patch in the middle of a turn for example), the coilovers feel super aggressive but surprisingly absorb bumps and maintain control a lot better than I thought they would. On full soft the Flatout STs almost feel plush: very comfortable ride with total control. ![]() The Flatout STs feel even better thanks to the adjustability of the damping. The V1s also handled 2 trackdays really well despite not being full on track coilovers. The KWs felt totally planted over that same patch and felt like I actually had control over the car, even when running the stock runflat tires. The stock suspension felt way overdamped for that rough patch and it felt like the car was just skipping across the road. There is a high speed turn I take coming home from work every day that has a super rough patch right in the middle. The KWs always felt fantastic compared to the stock MCS suspension. These are more track-oriented coilovers since I’m planning on doing more trackdays next year, but Flatout does offer their SR coilover which is more of a street-oriented option. This is a quick comparison between the KW V1 coilovers I’ve been running for the past 3 years, and my shiny new Flatout Suspension ST coilovers I’ve been running for about a month. Just as good if not better than KW V1s at 10/20 clicks on the damper adjustment, but with the ability to go much stiffer or much softer. We'll take care of it for you for $125/ corner.TLDR: The coilovers feel awesome. If you can't find someone and you don't want to do it yourself, send it back. The hardest part for you will be recharging the nitrogen, but if you do some digging, that's easily solved. If you are the DIY type, we can sell you a rebuild kit. ![]() If you don't have the confidence to do it yourself, anyone that can rebuild shocks should be able to do it for you. The synthetic oil inside of every Flatout shock was chosen to preserve the life of the shock and to keep it running for years to come.Another reason to chose Flatout is servicing. There's a lot of metal moving very quickly inside the shocks, that generates a good amount of heat. You want an oil that remains consistent and keeps everything lubricated. Or the oil inside most companies just use some generic shock oil that wears quickly or turns to foam rather easily. For example stainless steel shims, they won't warp and they remain true in the worst conditions. Every single part has a purpose and was chosen for good reason. You aren't getting some generically built shock. Sure, its a little more than that other brand, but for good reason. Didn't you buy your car and modify it the way you wanted to stand apart from the crowd rather than join it? If you're doing what everyone else does, what is there to talk about?The other choice is Flatout. It's generic, no real frills and you have to pay extra for little things like rear camber plates, etc. Which do you chose? If you're still hung up on price.wait a moment.What do you get for $895? You get something that works, and probably well enough for 75% of people. You can buy a certain brand that the whole internet uses for $895 plus shipping, or you can treat yourself and spend a little extra on a new up-and-coming brand. But should it?Imagine, you've worked for weeks to save up for your next modification in this case its the suspension. You read reviews, you search google and you finally settle on two choices and it ultimately comes down to price. There are so many choices.brands you've heard of, brands you haven't, one brand looks exactly like another but its $300 less, etc. Wheels, mild performance upgrades and suspension. Flatout Suspension Sponsorship Visit Sponsors Website Apply For SponsorshipĪs car enthusiasts, we know that when you get your hands on a car you like you have goals. ![]()
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