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mixedwell · 11-15-2002, 03:46 AM

hey kids! guess what? im thinkin of removing my blown out shocks and my tired ol' springs. you see... my car is leaning to the left... which makes me feel very fat <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> . i was thinking of going with TIEN coil overs (edfc compatible) but they are kinda pricy. the RSR springs are prety cheap but whats your take on them? i havent really heard too much about the RSRs so if anyone has them please tell me how they ride and show me some pics too! and also whats a good set of springs/ coilovers? thanks again!

ps- i have the stock S13 SE (195 R15) rims on my car. i also have the ricohet from ADR on them (225 R16). i hope it'll look clean.

yes my car is a 91 s13 coupe.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Silvia my love... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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mixedwell · 11-15-2002, 03:48 AM

hehe... here i go again!

heres the link for some fun ol' RSR springs for $135! i hope the price is current. love ya all!

RSR springs for 135

silvia... my love <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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chokudoriS13 · 11-15-2002, 04:57 AM

Wow...I can't believe someone is selling RS-R springs.  RS-R's been gone from the U.S. market since March 2000, when Racing Beat stopped importing them.  I've never experienced them in an S13, but my friend had them on his Prelude, and they handled well (combined with performance shocks) and rode well, too...Hmmm, I may have to look into these.

mixedwell · 11-15-2002, 01:27 PM

hmmm.... thanks for the reply but... TIENS or RSRs? heheh thanks

i heard RSRs ride kinda hard... but Jspec uses RSRs on their project 180sx... which is cool! so which means since my DEAD stock SE springs are hard as rocks anyway... RSRs wont affect my ass none right?

But TIENs are soo cool! i mean TIENs? damn... but then when i got into som J-land thread people said they were kinda on the low point...  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

im not sure anymore... TIENs cost more than my car  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

Silvia... my love <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Dousan_PG · 11-15-2002, 01:55 PM

unless they changed, JSpec uses KG/MM springs, and an RS*R exhaust (sounds good, i have an RS*R exhaust too!&#33<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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anyways. that's why its harsh. the RS*R thru that site is 3/3kg spring rates (on s13, s14 is 3.8/3kg), about same drop as prokits and a lot cheaper. um..pesonally i would take the RS*R on just those 3 reasons

edit: certain models of teins are bottom of barrel. imho. i have HEs so i have all the rights to talk crap. here's a few:
no stopper on the damper (can go 23 clicks but should only do 16 or it will destroy shock-blwo out)
small shock piston (when compared with Apex, JIC, Zeal, HKS..etc)
rust (certain models)

also, tein does make some VERY NICE HIGH END coilovers, just not available in the USA unless special order.

chokudoriS13 · 11-15-2002, 03:22 PM

You're comparing Tien coilovers to RSR springs? Of course, there's no comparison, the Tiens win hands down, no matter how crappy they are. But, there's the whole thing of 10 times the cost of the springs.  And I think there are some better options besides Tein out there...JIC, Zeal, and Section to name but a few.  I know someone on here has a signature that goes "Tien's are Japan's throw-away coilovers." A friend has JIC's on his Primera, and the ride/handling is out of this world.  But, if you don't have $1450 to drop on suspension (and these were SF-1's, a low end model), you're stuck with a choice of springs and shocks.  Then, the RS-R's are a pretty good choice.

Toso · 11-15-2002, 04:17 PM

I had RS*R springs on my S14A. They were great. Not harsh at all but not too soft either. For street driving I wouldnt go with anything else.
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mixedwell · 11-19-2002, 03:18 AM

hmm... RSR spring here we go! hmm... the drop is 1.5 which isnt bad becasue i use the stock DEAD 91 se springs... my drop is pretty much 1 inch. hahaha man my car looks lowered too bad its dead. so first imma buy my shock socks then put the RSRs on! thanks guys... you were very lovely.. holla front!

rancid240 · 11-20-2002, 01:08 AM

ouch has anybody checked the turboimport.com page

S13 springs$245, sold out

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mixedwell · 11-20-2002, 04:33 AM

NO WAY! NO WAY! THATS SO FCUKIN WRONG!!! REALLY? OH SPIT MAN. OMG. hmm.... what to do?

Silvia... wheres your RSRs? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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11-15-2002, 03:46 AM	#1
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey kids! guess what? im thinkin of removing my blown out shocks and my tired ol' springs. you see... my car is leaning to the left... which makes me feel very fat <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> . i was thinking of going with TIEN coil overs (edfc compatible) but they are kinda pricy. the RSR springs are prety cheap but whats your take on them? i havent really heard too much about the RSRs so if anyone has them please tell me how they ride and show me some pics too! and also whats a good set of springs/ coilovers? thanks again! ps- i have the stock S13 SE (195 R15) rims on my car. i also have the ricohet from ADR on them (225 R16). i hope it'll look clean. yes my car is a 91 s13 coupe.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Silvia my love... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  time to get new Shock socks! __________________ silvia... my love ::

11-15-2002, 03:48 AM	#2
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hehe... here i go again! heres the link for some fun ol' RSR springs for $135! i hope the price is current. love ya all! RSR springs for 135 silvia... my love <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ silvia... my love ::

11-15-2002, 01:27 PM	#4
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmmm.... thanks for the reply but... TIENS or RSRs? heheh thanks i heard RSRs ride kinda hard... but Jspec uses RSRs on their project 180sx... which is cool! so which means since my DEAD stock SE springs are hard as rocks anyway... RSRs wont affect my ass none right? But TIENs are soo cool! i mean TIENs? damn... but then when i got into som J-land thread people said they were kinda on the low point...  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> im not sure anymore... TIENs cost more than my car  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'> Silvia... my love <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ silvia... my love ::

11-15-2002, 01:55 PM	#5
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	unless they changed, JSpec uses KG/MM springs, and an RSR exhaust (sounds good, i have an RSR exhaust too!&#33<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> anyways. that's why its harsh. the RSR thru that site is 3/3kg spring rates (on s13, s14 is 3.8/3kg), about same drop as prokits and a lot cheaper. um..pesonally i would take the RSR on just those 3 reasons edit: certain models of teins are bottom of barrel. imho. i have HEs so i have all the rights to talk crap. here's a few: no stopper on the damper (can go 23 clicks but should only do 16 or it will destroy shock-blwo out) small shock piston (when compared with Apex, JIC, Zeal, HKS..etc) rust (certain models) also, tein does make some VERY NICE HIGH END coilovers, just not available in the USA unless special order. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

11-15-2002, 03:22 PM	#6
chokudoriS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You're comparing Tien coilovers to RSR springs? Of course, there's no comparison, the Tiens win hands down, no matter how crappy they are. But, there's the whole thing of 10 times the cost of the springs.  And I think there are some better options besides Tein out there...JIC, Zeal, and Section to name but a few.  I know someone on here has a signature that goes "Tien's are Japan's throw-away coilovers." A friend has JIC's on his Primera, and the ride/handling is out of this world.  But, if you don't have $1450 to drop on suspension (and these were SF-1's, a low end model), you're stuck with a choice of springs and shocks.  Then, the RS-R's are a pretty good choice. __________________ S13/86/Miatas/DR30/MX83/E36 M3/S60R/E30 M3 -gone! Now: Porsche 993/MK7 GTI

11-15-2002, 04:57 AM	#3
chokudoriS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow...I can't believe someone is selling RS-R springs.  RS-R's been gone from the U.S. market since March 2000, when Racing Beat stopped importing them.  I've never experienced them in an S13, but my friend had them on his Prelude, and they handled well (combined with performance shocks) and rode well, too...Hmmm, I may have to look into these. __________________ S13/86/Miatas/DR30/MX83/E36 M3/S60R/E30 M3 -gone! Now: Porsche 993/MK7 GTI

11-15-2002, 04:17 PM	#7
Toso Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had RS*R springs on my S14A. They were great. Not harsh at all but not too soft either. For street driving I wouldnt go with anything else. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________ Aaron 90 Z32TT stage XI or so...

11-19-2002, 03:18 AM	#8
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hmm... RSR spring here we go! hmm... the drop is 1.5 which isnt bad becasue i use the stock DEAD 91 se springs... my drop is pretty much 1 inch. hahaha man my car looks lowered too bad its dead. so first imma buy my shock socks then put the RSRs on! thanks guys... you were very lovely.. holla front! __________________ silvia... my love ::

11-20-2002, 01:08 AM	#9
rancid240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 2,770 Trader Rating: (72) Feedback Score: 72 reviews	ouch has anybody checked the turboimport.com page S13 springs$245, sold out <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>

11-20-2002, 04:33 AM	#10
mixedwell Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SOuth Cali Posts: 892 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NO WAY! NO WAY! THATS SO FCUKIN WRONG!!! REALLY? OH SPIT MAN. OMG. hmm.... what to do? Silvia... wheres your RSRs? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ silvia... my love ::