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Cattalbus · 04-21-2003, 02:34 PM

I am going to a strait drag car. and I ahve a question does HKS make a drag setup for the 240? I have seen it for sale on one site but not on their own. i would have to be the guy who didn't do his homework first and got screwed.

so anyone heard of this? HKS Hipermax Coilover DRAG for S13/S14 1989-98 240SX

I found it on phase2motorsports.com and I hear they are a reliable source for parts.

PS sorry to ca18guy for the misunderstandig earlier.

Dousan_PG · 04-21-2003, 02:37 PM

yes, HKS makes on for the 240sx
im sure its listed onthe USA HKS site i know it has it on the japan one iirc.

phase2 is probably THE most reliable business you can buy from. definately one of the most at least! also the owner is a drag racer himself so he can give you some help as well im sure!

hes building as13 drag car i believe too, last time i spoke w/ him

Cattalbus · 04-21-2003, 02:41 PM

thanks for the quick reply, iguess my only question is howcome I cannot find them anywhere else on the web? not much for a one price part. at least it doesn't sound too bad.

*sykikchimp* · 04-21-2003, 02:49 PM

Greaser on FA said the drag coilovers actually HURT his times over the stock suspension b/c they didn't let the car squat enough.

Probably depends on your setup though.

Cattalbus · 04-21-2003, 03:38 PM

thanks for the great inside info. would you recomend any aftermarket setup for dragging? or is this somehint I should dial in to as i make runs? I mean shouldn't all 240's react the same off the line? with weight shift and all.

*ca18guy* · 04-21-2003, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cattalbus

PS sorry to ca18guy for the misunderstandig earlier.

No need to apologize, Mr.Mephistopheles gave you pretty much the jist of the reason I locked that.

ruf · 04-21-2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cattalbus
I mean shouldn't all 240's react the same off the line? with weight shift and all.

No. The car will squat differently depending on hp and traction.

HKS drag coilovers are good for medium traction (drag radials), but they have too soft a spring rate for slicks on a grippy track. Stock suspension is best in loose conditions such as bad tires or slick track. You basically want the car to squat as much as possible without bottoming out. Low hp, low traction => soft susp. High hp, high traction => hard susp.

04-21-2003, 02:34 PM	#1
Cattalbus Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston Age: 45 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	suspension question. I am going to a strait drag car. and I ahve a question does HKS make a drag setup for the 240? I have seen it for sale on one site but not on their own. i would have to be the guy who didn't do his homework first and got screwed. so anyone heard of this? HKS Hipermax Coilover DRAG for S13/S14 1989-98 240SX I found it on phase2motorsports.com and I hear they are a reliable source for parts. PS sorry to ca18guy for the misunderstandig earlier.

04-21-2003, 02:37 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	yes, HKS makes on for the 240sx im sure its listed onthe USA HKS site i know it has it on the japan one iirc. phase2 is probably THE most reliable business you can buy from. definately one of the most at least! also the owner is a drag racer himself so he can give you some help as well im sure! hes building as13 drag car i believe too, last time i spoke w/ him __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

04-21-2003, 02:49 PM	#4
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Greaser on FA said the drag coilovers actually HURT his times over the stock suspension b/c they didn't let the car squat enough. Probably depends on your setup though. __________________

04-21-2003, 02:41 PM	#3
Cattalbus Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston Age: 45 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the quick reply, iguess my only question is howcome I cannot find them anywhere else on the web? not much for a one price part. at least it doesn't sound too bad.

04-21-2003, 03:38 PM	#5
Cattalbus Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston Age: 45 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for the great inside info. would you recomend any aftermarket setup for dragging? or is this somehint I should dial in to as i make runs? I mean shouldn't all 240's react the same off the line? with weight shift and all.