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This is a review of the C8SPORT SSD Coilover for the Scion TC. Most of you haven't heard of C8SPORT yet, but they are a relatively new coilover brand, having been available in the US since 2008. SSD stands for Silver Sport Damper, a height and 12-step dampening adjustable mono-tube coilover system.



The 'Silver Sport Damper’ line was made for cars that are daily driven and tracked occasionally by the weekend warrior. I got a set of the SSDs through a partial sponsorship with CarShopUSA since I wanted to upgrade from another coilover system without adjustable shocks.

I've had these coilovers on my car for about a month now, so I've had a chance to dial everything in, play with the settings a little, and here is what I think.



In my opinion, the system itself is comparable to many high-end coilover systems in the market, like Tein, KSport, and BC. The spring rates are 6kg/8kg, front and back respectively, not too stiff but not too soft, and custom spring rates are also available. Also, C8SPORT did not only focus on the quality of the build, but also visual aspects that would appeal to car owners.

C8SPORT coilovers are currently available in three main color configurations. The primary color configuration is PRO blue - blue upper and lower mounts with black springs, silver shock body and silver spring perches. They look similar to the Cusco Zeros, but have adjustable shocks and cost much less. SSDs are also available in a signature MVP Red or VIP Black color configuration with matte silver upper mounts and spring perches, black shocks, a matte black lower mount, and either red or black springs.



Ride Quality/Drop
After testing the ride quality going to downtown Los Angeles and various places all within an hour drive, I was very impressed with how the ride was firm yet comfortable. I set the dampening in the middle at 6 clicks in the front and back. The ride feel was just right, comfortable yet still feeling the contours of the road and much more able to take sharper turns. For the best results, make sure to let a professional install the set and get an alignment once the suspension has settled.





I’m a ‘hellaflush’ fan and no matter how and what the coilovers are made for, I always test how low certain coilovers can go. The fronts can go LOW, literally making your front bumper touch the ground; however, the rears do have a limit. I still have to make some adjustments, but you can definitely tuck the rear tires a little, but you can't slam the rears to the ground like you can the fronts. This may be important to you depending on how you drive your car.



Well, that’s about it! I know a first review about a new coilover brand is very important because there are a lot of skeptics out there. Having seen lots of coilover systems out there at all the meets and shows that I go to, I guarantee C8SPORT coilovers for the Scion TC will not be a disappointment.

Big thanks again to CarShopUSA and C8SPORT for the sponsorship and for bringing a great product to the aftermarket.

If you have any questions regarding the coilovers, please JOIN the forums!!!!
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*This is not a sales thread but a review of c8sport SSD coilovers.

 

Nice review! I'm in the market for new coils and this is a big help. Are you dropped all the way with no modifications to the coils or perch rings in these pictures? And if I remember correctly, you are on 18s?

 

nice to have a new brand on the market, hopefully everything stays good.

 

glad you liked it
these are 18in wheels, fronts have tons left to drop as mentioned in my review. Fronts could literally drop your ride to the ground. The rears are only dropped to the max on preload. I just lowered the both two upper perch rings to the bottom and it's much lower now
more pics later on!

 

I've seen posts about these coilovers on other cars, you're likely the first to post about them for the tC. I've known about these coilovers for a while after seeing a cheesy ad on YouTube for them(was a related video of another coilover clip). Good to finally see a review of them.

 

Any idea of how much they would go for?

 

Just went to CarShopUSA and lists the spring rates 6KG Front, 8KG Rear. Pricing will be about $1,000, search it.

http://www.carshopusa.com/products/c...ort-suspension

 

Bump for the review.

Also, there is a C8SPORT Groupbuy going on now for those of you looking to save!

http://www.aftermarketchat.com/forum...ad.php?t=44077

 

^ there you go guys. Don't refer the price to the actual site but on the forums.
Save your money and go with these and I guarantee you'll like them.


http://www.aftermarketchat.com/forums

 

^I get a 404 for both links, and it's about the price I listed on eBay and Amazon lol.

 

forum should work.
http://www.aftermarketchat.com/forums
Just tested and works fine for me.
or
http://www.aftermarketchat.com/forum...ad.php?t=44077

 

those look almost EXACTLY the same as the F2 type2 v1's....minus the color. where are these made if you dont mind me asking?

 

i would join the forums and PM carboy for more info regarding the coilover's manufacturing location, etc.

 

All Scion coil overs will be sold under the Dare 2B Different brand name from this company. We are working with them to come up with the ideal Scion coil over.

 

^ had no idea about this. Thx for keeping me updated and will talk to the owner of c8sport

 

LOL

 

??

 

^lol because those are NOT high end coilovers!

 

for our cars, i would say they are pretty much up there. There are KW variants, Zeal, etc., which I didn't mention. Those listed companies just came up in my head

 

you can't possibly believe that zeals and the ones you mentioned are even close.
Tein has only released their low-end models for the tC, basic/ss/ss-p, both of which I've run and hated (tein's lower-end shock valving is questionable). k-sport and bcracing are barely mid-level.

I'm not, in any way, trying to trash this thread or the coils in question since I'm not one to judge strictly through pictures. just fyi, b/c statements like that might compromise your credibility.