Zeal FunctionX Coilovers
06-05-2006, 10:13 AM
#26
Originally Posted by dannobre
The worst are driveways...into malls and gas stations 
And speed bumps/ mountains...I don't know what they think they are trying to slow down....even a Hummer will bottom out on some of them
And speed bumps/ mountains...I don't know what they think they are trying to slow down....even a Hummer will bottom out on some of them
06-05-2006, 11:08 AM
#28
Yep inverted monotube with 30 way rebound single adjustability. I still have them on full soft. They are simply pure pleasure to drive on - words cannot explain the quality of the springs.
The rotors are the Racing Brake sport one piece. No more rusty hubs for me
"For the next generation hard user, we’ve developed the Function-X Series. The Function-X is now born. With advanced damping capabilities in effect, our efforts have recently focused towards our new “X-Coil Hyper Spring”. Through consistent and progressive research and experience, we’ve improved spring quality to achieve an even smoother and more responsive feel and ride. The ability to grasp precise road data has improved. The X-Coil spring achieves exactly this. Our Dynamometer Data proves this with stable rebound and compression levels (within a 0.1 Meter Per Second range) for level travel at very low speeds, very high speeds, and everything in between. By keeping very detailed, precision spring motion in mind, we are able to set the shock’s piston valving to superior levels. The combination of the shock and spring is superior. Our Linear Spring Motion with no Friction Loss is superior and the shock can be adjusted very precisely (Function-X includes 30-Way Damping Adjustability), thus the setting levels have broadened and can be fine-tuned with advanced precision and feel. Lightweight aluminum upper mounts, spring seat preload and spring seat locks, height-adjustable lower brackets and lock seats (for non-strut type applications) include a durable, Alumite finish for rust proof characteristics. Steel shell casing includes a special chromate plating for rust proof characteristics also. Adjustable brackets are newly designed and slender. Driving feel is amazing for the hard-user. MacPherson Strut-Type systems are specifically produced as an inverted-monotube type."
The rotors are the Racing Brake sport one piece. No more rusty hubs for me
"For the next generation hard user, we’ve developed the Function-X Series. The Function-X is now born. With advanced damping capabilities in effect, our efforts have recently focused towards our new “X-Coil Hyper Spring”. Through consistent and progressive research and experience, we’ve improved spring quality to achieve an even smoother and more responsive feel and ride. The ability to grasp precise road data has improved. The X-Coil spring achieves exactly this. Our Dynamometer Data proves this with stable rebound and compression levels (within a 0.1 Meter Per Second range) for level travel at very low speeds, very high speeds, and everything in between. By keeping very detailed, precision spring motion in mind, we are able to set the shock’s piston valving to superior levels. The combination of the shock and spring is superior. Our Linear Spring Motion with no Friction Loss is superior and the shock can be adjusted very precisely (Function-X includes 30-Way Damping Adjustability), thus the setting levels have broadened and can be fine-tuned with advanced precision and feel. Lightweight aluminum upper mounts, spring seat preload and spring seat locks, height-adjustable lower brackets and lock seats (for non-strut type applications) include a durable, Alumite finish for rust proof characteristics. Steel shell casing includes a special chromate plating for rust proof characteristics also. Adjustable brackets are newly designed and slender. Driving feel is amazing for the hard-user. MacPherson Strut-Type systems are specifically produced as an inverted-monotube type."
Last edited by Nemesis8; 06-05-2006 at 11:13 AM.
06-06-2006, 10:05 AM
#29
shovin' into overdrive...
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
How do the Zeals ride compared to stock? Roads down in Houston are just plain terrible, but I really want a set of streetable coilovers. I am juggling btw these and the Hipermax IIs. Can you elaborate a bit more? Is there jarring? Have you ridden in any other 8 with coilovers before deciding on these?
It's still hard to justify > $1K difference...
It's still hard to justify > $1K difference...
Last edited by takahashi j; 06-06-2006 at 10:07 AM.
06-06-2006, 10:39 AM
#30
Yes - I have been in a JIC car and it is harsh compared to the Zeals. I think the Zeal X-Coil spring is what sets these apart from the rest out there. They are very smooth in both compression and rebound. I still have them on full soft BTW. The HKS Hypermax II was my second pic, but I jumped on an oporunity at a promotional discount from Rishie. The I5 corridor up to Seattle has all kinds of pavement, and the ride was acceptable to me.
06-06-2006, 11:45 AM
#33
Rigid
From the Endless Website:
Q: Why do some applications come standard with Aluminum Rigid upper mounts and other applications include camber-adjustable, Pillow Ball upper mounts?
Macpherson-Strut type vehicle applications normally include camber-adjustable Pillow Ball upper mounts while vehicle applications with wish-bone and/or multi-link type suspension systems normally include Aluminum Rigid upper mounts due to the fact that the areas of camber-adjustability focus differ depending on suspension system and vehicle type(s).
Q: Are camber-adjustable Pillow Ball type upper mounts better than Aluminum Rigid type upper mounts?
Not necessarily. While camber-adjustable Pillow Ball type upper mounts offer camber adjustability for Strut type applications, Aluminum Rigid upper mounts include a rubber bushing for absorption of noise and vibration for non Strut type applications. Each has its own benefits and useful characteristics specifically meant for its targeted suspension system type.
From the Endless Website:
Q: Why do some applications come standard with Aluminum Rigid upper mounts and other applications include camber-adjustable, Pillow Ball upper mounts?
Macpherson-Strut type vehicle applications normally include camber-adjustable Pillow Ball upper mounts while vehicle applications with wish-bone and/or multi-link type suspension systems normally include Aluminum Rigid upper mounts due to the fact that the areas of camber-adjustability focus differ depending on suspension system and vehicle type(s).
Q: Are camber-adjustable Pillow Ball type upper mounts better than Aluminum Rigid type upper mounts?
Not necessarily. While camber-adjustable Pillow Ball type upper mounts offer camber adjustability for Strut type applications, Aluminum Rigid upper mounts include a rubber bushing for absorption of noise and vibration for non Strut type applications. Each has its own benefits and useful characteristics specifically meant for its targeted suspension system type.
06-06-2006, 09:48 PM
#35
mine's better
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Aiken, SC
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
holy moly i want some.... i just installed my h&r/bilstein setup on my e36 today finally, & i love it. i can only imagine how great something like this would be! i think i know how i'm gonna spend the money i make this summer. & next summer. & every penny in between.
awesome setup, nem. keep us updated on any problems, querks, etc...
PS- are the springs linear or progressive? i'm sure you've (or someone else) have said it, but i didn't pick it up.
awesome setup, nem. keep us updated on any problems, querks, etc...
PS- are the springs linear or progressive? i'm sure you've (or someone else) have said it, but i didn't pick it up.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
