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02-21-2016, 07:07 PM | #23 | |
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(I'm referring to the brass sleeve on the E92 M3 front shocks in the image above) In this scenario a 'custom' sleeve on the shock body may work? |
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06-05-2016, 01:16 AM | #25 | |
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MCA can do "one off" orders of the X series or Reds, with the X series being around 2150 and the reds 2900ish. Note- the Red seems to be the X series but with additional QC/checks... MCA seem to use higher spring rates, Brett (from memory) leans on shock valving more and treats the springs "to hold the car up". Price wise, the MCA X-R would be similar to Shockworks? I'd be curious to see if you could meet your goal of non-m & M with the same kit by: - Sleeving the 135i shock body for the 1M knuckle in future - Swapping the Rear LCA for the M part, or getting something like this made up for now... https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-2...minum-e82-e9x/ If you're still keen to get this moving, feel free to PM me. He's done a 1M, so the rates should be good to go, and the e82 fitment is same as the e87... plus I'm in the market for something when I get some time... |
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06-05-2016, 02:02 AM | #26 |
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MCA have a very good reputation. All the fast track cars up here that I know of run MCA Reds or Golds. However, their reputation around Australia is very good.
MCA takes their testing and development very seriously, and sets shock length, valving and spring rates based on testing on stock cars around the local QLD tracks. Their valving sets them apart. They design their coil overs around stock sway bars and bushings. I would 100% go with MCA, as I run a set of blues on my current car, and I wouldn't hesitate to get a set of MCA X or Reds on any future car. That being said, KW, Ohlins and Bilstein also make very good coilovers. |
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06-05-2016, 08:40 PM | #27 | |
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I'd be keen to see how everyone goes with the local options. I've heard nothing but good things about MCA, and a friends SS Ute runs the ShockWorks kit. It handles beautifully and transformed the car, though he has had to have it back a few times to get warranty issued sorted. I believe JRZ's philosophy is more in line with ShockWorks, and the use of lower spring rates to achieve the same result on track but better back-road capability is my reason for going down that path over Ohlins or KW. Last edited by phunky_monkey; 06-05-2016 at 08:49 PM.. |
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06-05-2016, 09:07 PM | #28 | |
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As the OP is in Brisbane, and MCA (for red/blue/x) is in Brisbane in Geebung, it would be best to go with MCA. They can install, set ride height and camber to their tested settings. Unfortunately I know nothing about shockworks other than the fact they use Korean parts. But I do not know if they actually test the products they make on track use or street. MCA for their Reds/Blues/X series are all tested on each platform they sell for on the track and on the road (which is why they don't make coil overs for every car).Their golds are custom fabricated in house in their sunshine coast facility |
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06-05-2016, 10:21 PM | #29 | |
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I was tossing up the Ohlins and JRZ's for quite a while, but the service I received from both the JRZ factory and their local distributor (albeit in Sydney) The Tuners Group was exemplary and it pushed me over the edge to place the order despite spending a little more than I was hoping to. From what I'm aware both MCA and ShockWorks both make an excellent product, and if I were to go for either it would probably be ShockWorks because I live in Melbourne. But if I lived in QLD it would be MCA as long as the valving suited the spring rates I wanted to use. Having said that, at least both have 100% Australian support so I'd go with whichever company offers you the best service when you speak with them |
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06-06-2016, 02:31 AM | #30 | |
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Golds you can get external canisters, 3 way adjustable dampening, custom valving and springs, and I believe the Golds use a different spring material standard etc...which is used in plenty of Aussie race cars and are found on WATC winning cars that even get them recognition overseas! Moto IQ posted an article a few years back where they talk about MCA's hammerhead S13 (as it was in 2013) and coil overs: http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...ilvia-S13.aspx I'm no MCA fanboy, but I give credit where credit is due. |
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06-06-2016, 08:04 PM | #31 |
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To be honest they completely slipped my mind, and in hindsight I would have dropped MCA a line prior to ordering the JRZ's as something in the Red series may have suited.
I didn't want external canisters or 3 way adjustment for ease of setup as it's a 99% street car, so the Red's or something from ShockWorks would have been a much cheaper option. Interesting to see if anyone goes for them and what they think. I'm sure I'll be over the moon with the JRZ's, but they ain't cheap! |
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09-30-2016, 02:30 AM | #32 | |
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09-30-2016, 03:44 AM | #33 |
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For those who haven't seen, refer to my thread reviewing the MCA Red Series on my 135i.
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