Suspension differences between Morizo and Circuit Edition

WolfpackAWD · 2022-09-06T10:00:41-0400

I feel like all the information detailing the Morizo has been vague. It's stated that there are some suspension differences (and 1-2 chassis braces) but do we know any specifics?

I basically want to know this information because the Morizo comes on Cup 2 tires, so it would be good to know if the same tires would be a good fit on the Circuit Edition (sometimes super sticky tires can overwhelm/unbalance a suspension).

Tokyotexan · 2022-09-06T10:02:44-0400

I'm guessing the ME has firmer shocks along with possibly larger sway bars to go along with the additional chassis stiffening.

WolfpackAWD · 2022-09-06T10:06:23-0400

It'd be good to know. Because you know, one might want to take their CIRCUIT Edition out onto a...circuit. And the stock Michelin 4S tires aren't that great for that. They're a great dual use tire, but on track show their weakness.

Guff · 2022-09-06T10:06:24-0400

Stiffer springs and monotube dampers. Not sure about sway bars. EPS and throttle tuning are both different as well. All to accommodate the added mechanical grip and chassis stiffness.

WolfpackAWD · 2022-09-06T10:07:36-0400

Thanks Guff. Wonder if the CE would do fine with just some Cup 2s, without changing anything else.

Guff · 2022-09-06T10:21:40-0400

WolfpackAWD said:
Thanks Guff. Wonder if the CE would do fine with just some Cup 2s, without changing anything else.

I'll tell you in 8 days

Alexcalibur · 2022-09-06T11:21:07-0400

Guff said:
I'll tell you in 8 days

Do you think it would be worth it to forgo the Tech and Cold weather pack and use that money to invest in some nicer tires like Pilot sport 4s?

WolfpackAWD · 2022-09-06T11:28:14-0400

The Core & Circuit Editions come from the factory with Pilot Sport 4S tires. Do you mean something else?

Alexcalibur · 2022-09-06T11:32:57-0400

WolfpackAWD said:
The Core & Circuit Editions come from the factory with Pilot Sport 4S tires. Do you mean something else?

Whoops yes I meant getting a set of Cup 2 like the morizo has and leaving the standard 4s

WolfpackAWD · 2022-09-06T11:35:03-0400

I mean I wouldn't recommend street driving on Cup 2s. They're super expensive, wear out quickly and are horrible in the rain. If I got Cup 2's (or something comparable) I'd mount them on a 2nd set of wheels.

Tokyotexan · 2022-09-06T11:41:14-0400

Alexcalibur said:
Do you think it would be worth it to forgo the Tech and Cold weather pack and use that money to invest in some nicer tires like Pilot sport 4s?

Cold weather package not really worth it unless you live in a cold climate. Now if it were the alcantara CE seats, than that's a different story, but it's just heated cloth seats.

Alexcalibur · 2022-09-06T11:44:10-0400

Tokyotexan said:
Cold weather package not really worth it unless you live in a cold climate. Now if it were the alcantara CE seats, than that's a different story, but it's just heated cloth seats.

Yup that's what I was thinking too, I am SoCal based for the next few years, but will eventually end up in PNW so it a tough choice for sure

Tokyotexan · 2022-09-06T11:49:57-0400

Alexcalibur said:
Yup that's what I was thinking too, I am SoCal based for the next few years, but will eventually end up in PNW so it a tough choice for sure

Depends on where you go in the PNW. If it's closer to the coast, temps will be fairly mild. More east you go, the temps will get considerably colder.

devarenacn · 2022-09-06T12:08:47-0400

Tire size is also different (245 for Morizo, 235 for Core/Circuit), I'd like to know the offset for both wheels so that I could look into track wheel set (and also stock tires are Pilot Sport 4, not PS4S)

Tokyotexan · 2022-09-06T12:12:18-0400

devarenacn said:
Tire size is also different (245 for Morizo, 235 for Core/Circuit), I'd like to know the offset for both wheels so that I could look into track wheel set (and also stock tires are Pilot Sport 4, not PS4S)

Offset for the Core and CE wheels is +30 I believe, not sure about the ME.

citrus · 2022-09-06T13:24:25-0400

Alexcalibur said:
Yup that's what I was thinking too, I am SoCal based for the next few years, but will eventually end up in PNW so it a tough choice for sure

I'd spring for it. Winter air is really dry up here, so 40f with a breeze can feel like 35f. Dropping below freezing at night is pretty common too. It's not Chicago cold or anything, but heated seats are still a real treat.

snowrx · 2022-09-06T13:42:42-0400

DIY Heated seat kits are $50 on ebay. Strip the seat covers and wire 'em up. No reason not to have them on any car you want. Heated steering wheel and mirrors are harder to do though.

Wynorrific · 2022-09-06T14:01:13-0400

I personally don't care for them despite living in the NE. Don't have anything heated in the FJ and I don't care. Have heated seats in the Lexus but I can live without them. Now let's get back to the suspension

gregbo24 · 2022-09-06T14:30:31-0400

Alexcalibur said:
Do you think it would be worth it to forgo the Tech and Cold weather pack and use that money to invest in some nicer tires like Pilot sport 4s?

I’d say get a second set of wheels and some RT660s for track days, keep the PS4s for daily driving. Cup 2s are nice, but I’m not sure the cost of worth it over RT660s.

CanadaToy · 2022-09-06T14:46:19-0400

snowrx said:
DIY Heated seat kits are $50 on ebay. Strip the seat covers and wire 'em up. No reason not to have them on any car you want. Heated steering wheel and mirrors are harder to do though.

I'd take OEM heated seats / steering wheel any day. I've had high quality aftermarket, and they don't even compare.

Suspension differences between Morizo and Circuit Edition

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