JRZ vs Ridetech coilovers???

[DivineStrike]

Ok so now we get down to the suspension part of my mods that I'm looking to do.

To the point, it looks like from everything I've read the JRZ Pros are pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. Performance without sacrificing comfort and giving me the dual adjustability that I want. The only problem with them is the price:frusty: while I can afford them, forking over 5k for suspension just doesn't sit well with me, although I'll suck it up if I need to, to get exactly what I want.

Now on to the ridetechs, they seems to offer almost what I need. Everyone has nice things to say about them except they skip the double adjustable and go straight to triple. I just don't think I'd want to spend the time to perfectly tune the triples when comparing them to the more simplistic JRZs.

I know everyone likes the Ridetech singles but I really feel like I'd want the ability to adjust the compression when I want it to be stiff or soft.

I'm not 100% against the HQs because their price is certainly more appealing, I'm just concerned I would regret not having the adjustable compression.

My needs and plans are, comfortable enough to handle an 8 to 9 hour drive. From my understanding the JRZs are actually more comfortable than stock. I do plan to do track days and autocross and want exceptional handling from this level and price of coilover. I don't expect to do more than 4 track days in a year, and that is being optimistic. ( although perhaps having a properly handling car would entice me to do it more lol) It's a daily as well so I put on about 15k a year. Once I do coilovers this car is certainly a keeper, so rebuilds will be in the suspensions future. I'm not afraid of rebuilding them myself if they are user friendly or spending the couple hundred per damper when they need it. With Ridetechs I obviously wouldn't have to worry about that with their warranty.

I'm currently running 19x10 wheels with 285/35s may eventually bump them up to 295s. In a couple years when I do power mods I may up the size and wheels again.

So thoughts? Anyone have experience with both or have ridden in both setups?

Also I want minimal lowering, the Ridetechs minimum almost seems too low, almost lol

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[BlownStang15]

Both JRZs are 3 way adjustable. One is twintube and one is mono with an external canister.

The Ridetech's are a true coilover in the rear where the JRZ is not.

The JRZ has a more user friendly front camber adjustment than the Ridetech.

From what you have said the cheaper JRZ might be more suitable if you want 3 way for less than 5K

 

[CrazedAntelope]

I'm pretty much in the same boat as DivineStrike. This is some of the research I've compiled. Please feel free to correct me if I have wrong info anywhere.

Coilover Models:

• Ridetech HQ- rebound adjustable (fixed compression), montube, no external rervoir
• Ridetech TQ- triple adjustable, monotube, external reservoir
• JRZ RS One- rebound adjustable (fixed compression), montube, no external rervoir
• JRZ RS Two- triple adjustable, twin tube, no external reservoir
• JRZ RS Pro- triple adjustable, monotube, external reservoir

Servicing and Warranty:

• Ridtech rebuild shocks every 100k miles for street car w/ casual tracking. Rebuild shocks annually if used on a true race car.
• Ridtech has a million mile warranty.
• I don't know of the JRZ warranty or service interval.

Dustboots:

• Ridetech does not come with dustboots
• JRZ comes with dustboots.

Common Applications in Company's Media:

• Ridetech- older muscle cars and pro touring cars
• JRZ- Porsche and BMW race cars

Origin's and History

• One of JRZ's founders left to start Moton. JRZ is often compared along other motorsport dampers like Penske, Moton and Öhlins.
• Ridetech shocks are made from FOX shocks, which seem to have a longer history in the truck & off-roading realm

Alignment Adjustment

• Ridetech-Camber adjsutable via camber bolt, Caster Adjustable at top mount
• JRZ- Camber adjustable top mount, no caster adjustment.

Other Stuff

• I hear that JRZ rear can be optioned as a true coilover, but I haven't confirmed that with JRZ. Likely the rear mount for the JRZ will just be a direct bolt into the factory shock mount. However, Ridetech has a very impressive 4-bolt mount for the rear coilover.
• From what I understand, you cannot adjust ride height independently of preload on either of these coilovers.

Support

• In general, I find Ridetech and their vendors to be more responsive to prospective buyer's questions

I'm leaning more towards the Ridetech.

 

[AJ ROJO]

not to muddy the waters but did you notice Bilstein has a coil over kit out now?

http://www.lethalperformance.com/bi...t-and-rear-performance-suspension-system.html

I'm in the same boat, not sure what route to go and with these out, I am more undecided than ever

 

[DivineStrike]

Those look nice but can't tell if those springs are linear or not. They're kinda funky looking

 

[AJ ROJO]

Those look nice but can't tell if those springs are linear or not. They're kinda funky looking

Yeah I would like more info, that does not look like the correct rear shocks either. I do like monotube and rear coil spring but would prefer a linear spring.ive had Bilstein's on other vehicles and always thought they were great for a dual purpose car.

 

[Earlj]

JRI from Cortex.

 

[Doctor Fishtail]

Those look nice but can't tell if those springs are linear or not. They're kinda funky looking

That pic is a general pic not representing the actual kit.

 

[wildcatgoal]

I'm all for avoiding a true coilover in the rear. I don't care what you do to the mounting bracket - adding one, drilling holes, changing the bracket entirely - that is a lot of leverage for a couple of small bolts that were never designed for that purpose. There's nothing wrong with an adjustable spring perch in the OEM location and an adjustable shock. I'd go JRZ.

Steeda is finishing up testing of their coilovers shortly. I have been asking and someone finally spilled some beans.

 

[apex15stangPP]

I had the very first Ridetech coilover set, and its still on the car after 2 years with around 25 track days and 20 autox events, along with 10,000 street miles and its never stoped kicking ass!!! Very good kit, Ive checked the nuts a few time on the rear mount never came loose.

 

[DivineStrike]

I had the very first Ridetech coilover set, and its still on the car after 2 years with around 25 track days and 20 autox events, along with 10,000 street miles and its never stoped kicking ass!!! Very good kit, Ive checked the nuts a few time on the rear mount never came loose.

How fun was it to dial in the low and high speed compression? I'm not too familiar with dialing in suspension, and definitely wouldn't know what to do with the additional adjustment. Kinda why I wish they offered a double adjustable. I want to tinker a little with both but just not more than that lol

 

[apex15stangPP]

I think it's a lot of fun. I keep a notebook and note my changes. But for the most part I leave them alone. With a Monotube you won't be able to really do a double adjustable. You could always add nitrogen for more compression if needed. But really the only knob you adjust often is rebound. I'd say to make a triple worth the investment you would need to do atleast 3 different tracks and 10+ trackdays a year.

 

[DivineStrike]

I don't really understand what you mean by "you won't really be able to do a double"? There are regular doubles available.

 

[apex15stangPP]

There are double adjustable as a twin tube. To make a monotube double adjustable with no reservoir is very difficult, and expensive. Yes they are out there, but usually for dedicated racers that have rules per their sanctioning body.

I know that ridetech will also re-valve your shocks, they have a few different valve codes for performance minded drivers.

 

[CrazedAntelope]

[MENTION=14962]Alex15stangPP[/MENTION],

How have you mounted the external reservoirs for the rear? Are they within the rear wheelwell? Did you drill a canister-sized hole into your trunk? Or did you take the system apart and drill a small hole to pass the line through?

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