Will ground control coil overs from a honda crx work on an 89 240sx? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

AN89HATCH · 03-21-2004, 04:19 PM

My friend has some ground control coil overs from his honda crx just laying around, and i am wondering will they fit on a stock 89 240sx strut? ( people tell me they will work) (My car has monster wheel gap, I cant stand it any more!!! lol) If they fit would it be safe? considering the 240sx weight is so much more than the crx? thanks

Yoshi · 03-21-2004, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AN89HATCH

My friend has some ground control coil overs from his honda crx just laying around, and i am wondering will they fit on a stock 89 240sx strut? ( people tell me they will work) (My car has monster wheel gap, I cant stand it any more!!! lol) If they fit would it be safe? considering the 240sx weight is so much more than the crx? thanks

No.
Thank u, drive thru

tchenku · 03-21-2004, 05:39 PM

ahha your friends must be n00b ric0rz

a2ddryft · 03-21-2004, 06:37 PM

get real coilovers

phrozen · 03-21-2004, 07:07 PM

lol... plz close this

nightwalker · 03-21-2004, 09:22 PM

do what I did, instead of buying the ground controls for the CRX, (because they are really unsafe to use on a 240, and you'll end up with a higher ride height than stock, unless you get 240 specific ones) ...So I cut four coils off the front of the car, and four coils off the rear of the car. It rides fine, and since you plan on getting some suspension later, that will help get rid of the monster truck wheel gap that plague stock 240s. 4 coils off in front, and 4 coils off in the back, less than 4 won't do much of a difference.

russian · 03-21-2004, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AN89HATCH

My friend has some ground control coil overs from his honda crx just laying around, and i am wondering will they fit on a stock 89 240sx strut? ( people tell me they will work) (My car has monster wheel gap, I cant stand it any more!!! lol) If they fit would it be safe? considering the 240sx weight is so much more than the crx? thanks

ok Nightkids.......

JKim0901 · 03-22-2004, 12:00 AM

damn you guys are mean, he's just asking a question

Yoshi · 03-22-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by a2ddryft

get real coilovers

you obviously know precisely dick about GC.
I'm sick of people dissing companies they know nothing about.

russian · 03-22-2004, 12:54 PM

GC makes quality products, their coilovers combined with AGX give a nice combination for under 800 bucks, and a lot of people use it especially for AutoX setups.

UcanTry · 03-22-2004, 01:26 PM

ground control is garage, i had them on my z before i whent to teins, after you buy the ground control and shocks you should just spend the money on e real suspension....ground control, ride ride crap, make tons of noise and overall suck

UcanTry · 03-22-2004, 01:28 PM

my bad typo....garage=garbage

nightwalker · 03-22-2004, 02:33 PM

cut the springs cut the springs

Kookaburraz · 03-22-2004, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by UcanTry

ground control is garage, i had them on my z before i whent to teins, after you buy the ground control and shocks you should just spend the money on e real suspension....ground control, ride ride crap, make tons of noise and overall suck

Springs don't make a car ride like crap, owners that don't know how to match up a shock to that spring make it ride like crap.

HyperTek · 03-22-2004, 08:49 PM

Just do us all a favor and save your money for a suspension designed for a 240. I remember a kid back in highschool wanted to sell me a LSD from a Civic... lol

dunno · 03-23-2004, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

you obviously know precisely dick about GC.
I'm sick of people dissing companies they know nothing about.

LOL...."precisely dick". That made my day.

-Matt

ZenkiSE · 03-23-2004, 05:37 AM

CRX's are mad tyte on the JDM tip yo .....B16 engine and chit ....dang

UcanTry · 03-23-2004, 01:28 PM

no....ground control just suck...save the money and buy real suspension

Kookaburraz · 03-23-2004, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UcanTry

no....ground control just suck...save the money and buy real suspension

That's why Ground Control is used on most champion autox cars?

91CRXsiR · 03-23-2004, 02:25 PM

GC makes good stuff,,, if you get the right setup they custom make the spring rates for you so if you are buying second-hand you don't get that privelage

the only thing bad about GC they aren't JDM tyte which most ppls here will bowdown to.. but they are made by eibach (springs) and eibach prokits have been proven.

overall they are good for the money.. if you already have AGX plus lets say tiens springs and want to upgrade its a good idea.. if you have stock suspesion its most likely better to spend an extra 2-300 and get full coilovers and not just sleeve coilovers

nightwalker · 03-23-2004, 03:35 PM

ground controls are nothing but eibach springs on a can with threads. It's the eibach springs that make them what they are.

Var · 03-23-2004, 03:39 PM

i just found out GC offers steel sleeves with their kits. it costs a little more but i'd say it's worth it to be safe if you're racing rather than the aluminum threads.

*sykikchimp* · 03-23-2004, 03:53 PM

It is the springs that matter.. but having the choice of any spring rate you want when you buy GC's is what makes them sweet.

Koni's or AGX's and GC's with custom spring rates are probably run on more race cars in the SCCA than any other setup.

HyperTek · 03-23-2004, 05:35 PM

just get some used coilovers, you probably want mad slammed drop anyways, the GC setup will never be able to do that, period. besides, you would need some short stroke shocks to drop it and those are rare to find. SO just get some used coilovers or something.

Var · 03-23-2004, 05:43 PM

dude you shut up(saying it in a nice way) you can GC set up so low that you drag your frame rails. you just gotta know what to ask for when you call them. plus it depends on what your shocks can handle. s13 have shitty shock travel when lowered so you'd have to get a sick wit it shock

nismo2491 · 03-23-2004, 10:06 PM

to the guy that asked this question. I know you're just starting out obviously and stuff. but I mean come on. if you could use the Ground Control coilovers for a crx on a 240sx do you thing GC would really be making both sets of coilovers? I mean come on. crx and nissan aren't even made by the same company and aren't even the same style drivetrain (crx-fwd 240sx-rwd). I'm not trying to be a dick but think before you ask these style questions. I understand that other people told you they would work but they were probably just joking with you to see if you'd believe them.
KEvin

HyperTek · 03-23-2004, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by westboroughpimp

dude you shut up(saying it in a nice way) you can GC set up so low that you drag your frame rails. you just gotta know what to ask for when you call them. plus it depends on what your shocks can handle. s13 have shitty shock travel when lowered so you'd have to get a sick wit it shock

Notice I said setup (that would include any shock). From what I recall, You cant drop on shocks, you will blow em, now if thats ok, then yes you are correct I think you probably could scrap the frame. But I know people that cant get that much drop on GC and they wonder whats wrong. Please post a picture of a slammed s13 on GC then I will shut up. =)

HyperTek · 03-23-2004, 11:41 PM

bah NVM, im just confusing myself, Id just say go full coilovers, hell, just watch teh classifieds for used coilovers.

AN89HATCH · 03-24-2004, 12:02 AM

Aye, I just asked a simple question, isnt that what these car fourms are for??

Plus it looked like the coil overs would work on the rears. I am going to buy full coil overs, but I was just looking for a quick fix for that wheel gap. So for all the people who helped

thanks, and for all the people who didnt help, or tryed to be funny

phrozen · 03-24-2004, 12:33 AM

ull notice that alot on 240 forums now... sorry for being anal and stuff but i guess people just get tired...

03-21-2004, 04:19 PM	#1
AN89HATCH Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BAY AREA Posts: 393 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will ground control coil overs from a honda crx work on an 89 240sx? My friend has some ground control coil overs from his honda crx just laying around, and i am wondering will they fit on a stock 89 240sx strut? ( people tell me they will work) (My car has monster wheel gap, I cant stand it any more!!! lol) If they fit would it be safe? considering the 240sx weight is so much more than the crx? thanks __________________ slide your ride.com

03-21-2004, 06:37 PM	#4
a2ddryft Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Jo ca Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get real coilovers __________________

03-21-2004, 07:07 PM	#5
phrozen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol... plz close this __________________ This box is 400x200: Please do not put your sig pic back if it exceeds this. -Moderation

03-21-2004, 09:22 PM	#6
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do what I did, instead of buying the ground controls for the CRX, (because they are really unsafe to use on a 240, and you'll end up with a higher ride height than stock, unless you get 240 specific ones) ...So I cut four coils off the front of the car, and four coils off the rear of the car. It rides fine, and since you plan on getting some suspension later, that will help get rid of the monster truck wheel gap that plague stock 240s. 4 coils off in front, and 4 coils off in the back, less than 4 won't do much of a difference. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-22-2004, 12:54 PM	#10
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GC makes quality products, their coilovers combined with AGX give a nice combination for under 800 bucks, and a lot of people use it especially for AutoX setups. __________________ I must break you.

03-21-2004, 05:39 PM	#3
tchenku Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 224 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ahha your friends must be n00b ric0rz

03-22-2004, 12:00 AM	#8
JKim0901 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Irvine Age: 42 Posts: 1,273 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	damn you guys are mean, he's just asking a question

03-22-2004, 01:26 PM	#11
UcanTry Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ................ Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ground control is garage, i had them on my z before i whent to teins, after you buy the ground control and shocks you should just spend the money on e real suspension....ground control, ride ride crap, make tons of noise and overall suck __________________

03-22-2004, 01:28 PM	#12
UcanTry Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ................ Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	my bad typo....garage=garbage __________________

03-22-2004, 02:33 PM	#13
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cut the springs cut the springs __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-22-2004, 08:49 PM	#15
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Just do us all a favor and save your money for a suspension designed for a 240. I remember a kid back in highschool wanted to sell me a LSD from a Civic... lol __________________ Keep it Classy

03-23-2004, 05:37 AM	#17
ZenkiSE Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fayette-Nam Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	CRX's are mad tyte on the JDM tip yo .....B16 engine and chit ....dang __________________ Baka GaIjIn Racing www.up-speed.com www.tougefactory.com

03-23-2004, 01:28 PM	#18
UcanTry Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ................ Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	no....ground control just suck...save the money and buy real suspension __________________

03-23-2004, 02:25 PM	#20
91CRXsiR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: City of Industry, CA [626] Age: 42 Posts: 2,092 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	GC makes good stuff,,, if you get the right setup they custom make the spring rates for you so if you are buying second-hand you don't get that privelage the only thing bad about GC they aren't JDM tyte which most ppls here will bowdown to.. but they are made by eibach (springs) and eibach prokits have been proven. overall they are good for the money.. if you already have AGX plus lets say tiens springs and want to upgrade its a good idea.. if you have stock suspesion its most likely better to spend an extra 2-300 and get full coilovers and not just sleeve coilovers

03-23-2004, 03:35 PM	#21
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ground controls are nothing but eibach springs on a can with threads. It's the eibach springs that make them what they are. __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-23-2004, 03:39 PM	#22
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just found out GC offers steel sleeves with their kits. it costs a little more but i'd say it's worth it to be safe if you're racing rather than the aluminum threads. __________________ Hi

03-23-2004, 03:53 PM	#23
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It is the springs that matter.. but having the choice of any spring rate you want when you buy GC's is what makes them sweet. Koni's or AGX's and GC's with custom spring rates are probably run on more race cars in the SCCA than any other setup. __________________

03-23-2004, 05:35 PM	#24
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	just get some used coilovers, you probably want mad slammed drop anyways, the GC setup will never be able to do that, period. besides, you would need some short stroke shocks to drop it and those are rare to find. SO just get some used coilovers or something. __________________ Keep it Classy

03-23-2004, 05:43 PM	#25
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dude you shut up(saying it in a nice way) you can GC set up so low that you drag your frame rails. you just gotta know what to ask for when you call them. plus it depends on what your shocks can handle. s13 have shitty shock travel when lowered so you'd have to get a sick wit it shock __________________ Hi

03-23-2004, 10:06 PM	#26
nismo2491 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,373 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	to the guy that asked this question. I know you're just starting out obviously and stuff. but I mean come on. if you could use the Ground Control coilovers for a crx on a 240sx do you thing GC would really be making both sets of coilovers? I mean come on. crx and nissan aren't even made by the same company and aren't even the same style drivetrain (crx-fwd 240sx-rwd). I'm not trying to be a dick but think before you ask these style questions. I understand that other people told you they would work but they were probably just joking with you to see if you'd believe them. KEvin

03-23-2004, 11:41 PM	#28
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	bah NVM, im just confusing myself, Id just say go full coilovers, hell, just watch teh classifieds for used coilovers. __________________ Keep it Classy

03-24-2004, 12:02 AM	#29
AN89HATCH Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BAY AREA Posts: 393 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Aye, I just asked a simple question, isnt that what these car fourms are for?? Plus it looked like the coil overs would work on the rears. I am going to buy full coil overs, but I was just looking for a quick fix for that wheel gap. So for all the people who helped thanks, and for all the people who didnt help, or tryed to be funny __________________ slide your ride.com

03-24-2004, 12:33 AM	#30
phrozen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ull notice that alot on 240 forums now... sorry for being anal and stuff but i guess people just get tired... __________________ This box is 400x200: Please do not put your sig pic back if it exceeds this. -Moderation