{"product_id":"ast-5200-5300-coilovers-for-lotus-elise-s3","title":"AST 5200 \u0026 5300 Coilovers for Lotus Elise S3","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotorsport coilovers for the S3 Elise, 2011 to 2021. AST list the 5200 2-Way and the 5300 3-Way for it, both with external reservoirs, adjustable ride height and spring rates that can be changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo series: 5200 2-Way and 5300 3-Way, both with external reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLotus Elise S3, 2011 to 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5300: separate low-speed and high-speed compression adjusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChangeable spring rates and a 12-position rebound adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AST damper is a monotube: nothing inside can aerate or foam, which AST say keeps the valving responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5200 2-Way Motorsport (AST RIV)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebound and compression damping each have their own adjuster, and ride height adjusts too. Compression damping sets how quickly the suspension moves in; rebound sets how quickly it extends again. The dampers work with external reservoirs, mounted remotely. The struts are inverted, which AST use because that design copes with heavy sideways loads and with braking. Where the car needs them, camber-adjustable front and solid rear top mounts are included. Spring rates can be changed, and the rebound adjuster has 12 positions. AST made it first of all for track driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST part number: RIV-L1203S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5300 3-Way Motorsport (AST RAC)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree separate damping adjusters - rebound, low-speed compression and high-speed compression - plus adjustable ride height. Low-speed compression looks after slow, gradual movement of the suspension; high-speed compression looks after sharp, hard hits. The dampers work with external reservoirs, mounted remotely. The struts are inverted, which AST use because that design copes with heavy sideways loads and with braking. Where the car needs them, camber-adjustable front and solid rear top mounts are included. Spring rates can be changed, and the rebound adjuster has 12 positions. AST's kit for the most committed circuit drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAST part number: RAC-L1203S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos are AST's own sample shots of each series, not of the kit for your car, which is made for its suspension and differs in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5200 2-Way Motorsport (AST RIV); 5300 3-Way Motorsport (AST RAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAST part numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRIV-L1203S, RAC-L1203S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fitment-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLotus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2011-2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AST Suspension","offers":[{"title":"5200 2-Way","offer_id":57521612882300,"sku":"RIV-L1203S","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5300 3-Way","offer_id":57521612915068,"sku":"RAC-L1203S","price":3672.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/9208\/4867\/files\/ast-suspension-ast-lotus-elise-s3-ast-5200-5300-coilovers-for-lotus-elise-s3-1.jpg?v=1790788176","url":"https:\/\/fdracing.co.uk\/products\/ast-5200-5300-coilovers-for-lotus-elise-s3","provider":"FD Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}