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flip
02-08-2007, 06:05 AM
Any input on what to look for when selecting a good set of coilovers? Right now my 240 has suspension and springs but its really not very low at all and isn't stiff at all.
down_shift
02-09-2007, 06:46 AM
stay far, far away from D2's.
flip
02-09-2007, 06:47 AM
Thinkin JIC's or teins.
Infinite
02-09-2007, 06:52 AM
well the most important part are materials and overall construction... tolerances and materials are kinda hard to eye... cheap materials and shitty tolerances lead to an overall shitty coilover.
also, piston diameter and valving all affect a coilover
Mr. Kidd
02-09-2007, 03:31 PM
do some research on spring rates, cause ulitmetely thats what it comes down to.

Im not up on drifting specs, but youll want to find out what spring rates people are running. Shock valving is important, because you need a wide range of motion of adjustment imo.

i would PM hipsi on importatlanta, or tell him to come over here an look at this thread. he prob knows way more than most of us
matts13
02-16-2007, 04:01 AM
stay way from tein meagens or any thing cheap.
flip
02-16-2007, 04:07 AM
do some research on spring rates, cause ulitmetely thats what it comes down to.

Im not up on drifting specs, but youll want to find out what spring rates people are running. Shock valving is important, because you need a wide range of motion of adjustment imo.

i would PM hipsi on importatlanta, or tell him to come over here an look at this thread. he prob knows way more than most of us

MSGing hipsi now... Thanks.


stay way from tein meagens or any thing cheap.

I'd like to get something really good but right now I need to stretch my $ to have the car ready for the season. I simply can't deal with the suspension thats on the car right now so I might settle for some tein basics for 6 months or aso until after the swap is complete.
down_shift
02-16-2007, 06:51 AM
grab some springs and shocks to hold you over.
flip
02-16-2007, 07:00 AM
grab some springs and shocks to hold you over.

I've already got kyb's and eibach's but theyre not stiff enough... They have a nice ride but I want it to feel like a go-cart...
santacruz77
02-16-2007, 02:26 PM
i think your best bet would be my ebay ones haha i wish i had money to buy some nice coilovers
santacruz77
02-16-2007, 02:27 PM
^they barley lower it but they actually make it handle alot better i just put the springs on. there pretty stiff for the 30 bucks i paid for them;)
flip
02-16-2007, 02:31 PM
I need droooooooop. :bump:
JTA021
02-16-2007, 08:38 PM
yeh flip.... when i put that susp on i was pissed to see it didnt drop it that much. it handles really good though!
flip
02-18-2007, 05:11 AM
yeh flip.... when i put that susp on i was pissed to see it didnt drop it that much. it handles really good though!

For sure :) I was surprised...
bleach8484
02-23-2007, 01:37 AM
When I purchased coilovers... It was between Stance GR+ pros (they come with 2 sets of springs to configure your spring rates however you like).

Or the Tein Super Drifts. They are both about the same price, And I chose The Teins from the reputation, and from Enjuku Racings reccomendation.

They dont bounce as much as the Eibachs, but they def are stiff. I havent messed with the dampning yet.

1300-1400$ is probobly the ballpark you could find em for
babowc
02-28-2007, 02:51 PM
i got footwerks and megans..
they ride pretty nice..
cant imagine them blowing out anytime soon :)

nice firm ride, w.o much bounciness.. as it should be with a new coilover setup.