S13 Bridgestone NPG coilovers! info help me out. JDM exclusive?

[mr.lonelys12]

I picked up a front set of S13 Bridgestone NPG coilovers for a fair price of $240. shipped to my door. These are going to be used for my S12's front suspension. I've looked around and couldnt dig up much on these. but for a good set of coilovers... a pair of working front s13 coilovers, for that price i couldnt pass it up.


as far as i know these are exclusive only to japan.
individually serial numbered: DMPB830# FG05
they have a 9kg rate.
Front adjustable pillowball upper mounts(?)
adjustable camber plates.

I read (speculation) that they are similar if not built the same as to tein SS's.
I figure they could be rebuilt at some reputable company in the USA? anyone know some info on these that i dont? anyone read japanese?


anyone know some info on these that i dont? anyone read japanese?
info or ideas would be awesome! thanks.

[Firestorm]

i got a set of NPGs as well, but 8/6 spring rate and mine are black. fronts are 4-way adjustable. they are not bad, the dampers are made by KYB, pillow ball uppers use NMB bushes. the only thing i'm a little unhappy with is the fact that you can't go really low with these. but if performance matters more to you than looks, then these coilovers aren't bad.

[shade]

Thought they only made tires... good to know.

[mr.lonelys12]

Originally Posted by Firestorm

i got a set of NPGs as well, but 8/6 spring rate and mine are black. fronts are 4-way adjustable. they are not bad, the dampers are made by KYB, pillow ball uppers use NMB bushes. the only thing i'm a little unhappy with is the fact that you can't go really low with these. but if performance matters more to you than looks, then these coilovers aren't bad.

have you had to get them reconditioned or rebuilt? if kyb makes them them shouldn't other shops be able to repair them?

[Sicknick 3030]

I have a set of npg for the rear if your interested.

[shade]

Originally Posted by mr.lonelys12

have you had to get them reconditioned or rebuilt? if kyb makes them them shouldn't other shops be able to repair them?

You can also ask motorcycle shops if they can rebuild it for you, some do coilover repairs.

[Firestorm]

Originally Posted by mr.lonelys12

have you had to get them reconditioned or rebuilt? if kyb makes them them shouldn't other shops be able to repair them?

mine were in good condition, so i saw no need for a rebuild.
if you really want to get yours repaired, i'd say ask KYB for some adresses.
of course, this includes only the dampers, springs and pillowball uppers are a different make.

[ripnbst]

Does a rebuild usually entail anything with the springs? I didn't think so but I don't know too much about coilover rebuilds. I thought the internals were just taken out and replaced in the shock/strut.

[mr.lonelys12]

Originally Posted by shade

You can also ask motorcycle shops if they can rebuild it for you, some do coilover repairs.

my friend works at a honda dealer and i went over there and talked to him about rebuilding the npg. they cant do it.

[Aeroscraper326]

Will you sell the front's to me?
Pleeeaaasseee.

[mr.lonelys12]

Originally Posted by Aeroscraper326

Will you sell the front's to me?
Pleeeaaasseee.

lol im gonna use them on my car.

BUT! money talks, got an offer i cant refuse?

[lainardisboss]

have npg also and kyb

[NINJASPY]

Originally Posted by mr.lonelys12

my friend works at a honda dealer and i went over there and talked to him about rebuilding the npg. they cant do it.

don't go to a dealer, where they replace rather than repair.

go to a motorcycle shop that WORKS on stuff... they are very reasonable and charge about 100-150 per shock(for motorcycles)