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Gjohnson7 · 07-23-2011, 11:56 AM

Alright, well I think I already know what the answer to the this question will be, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I'm really hung up right now on this decision, because I want my funds to go as far as possible.

Should I pick up a used set of Sportlines and AGX's to get me by for a while and be able to complete some other mods to my kouki or keep saving for a few months and get a set of coilovers? The deal is my car is daily driven and may only see a road course once a year if I get lucky. I've found a used set of Sportlines/agx's for $200, which will allow me to also finish my Z32 brakes, get a new alarm and install a complete ES bushing kit.

If I pick up the coilovers everything else will have to wait for quite a while and with my roads in OK and my driveway I'm not going to be able to drop the car really low regardless. As far as a drop is concerned, I probably won't be able to get much lower than a 2in drop all around. For some reason when they built my neighborhood every house has what's basiclly a 45* curb that that separates the driveway from the street. I can almost scrap in my 2009 Ford Flex if I don't turn into the driveway at an angle.

WoolyS14DET · 07-23-2011, 12:10 PM

get coils and drop it in the mudd !! lol

get some ready-crete and fix the driveway !!

you got a big decision i see your delima !!

Gjohnson7 · 07-23-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WoolyS14DET

get some ready-crete and fix the driveway !!

Don't think I haven't thought of that! lol!

Bryants95240sx · 07-23-2011, 12:24 PM

You need more than just coils when you drop your car.. Rucas, rear toe rods etc. To get back to proper aligment specs. Just go with the other mods first. 200 in the big scheme of car modding ain't squat.

Drift_86 · 07-23-2011, 12:28 PM

I think coilover and z brakes is overkill for a daily it's better just lower ur car with some nice springs and stiffen your suspension and replace ur bushing. After all that u can get ur car ready for coilovers

demonspeed · 07-23-2011, 12:29 PM

^this /endthread

Driftius_Maximus · 07-23-2011, 12:39 PM

For what you want springs and struts would be the best bet. Sounds like you have no real need for coilovers. I see you're in B.A. I'm in Claremore.

SinGarage · 07-23-2011, 12:46 PM

I agree with everyone else going for the spring/shocks combo for what you need. Really don't need coils and Z brakes for your needs. If you can lock up your brakes with stock, you are good to go.

blueshark123 · 07-23-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Drift_86

I think coilover and z brakes is overkill for a daily it's better just lower ur car with some nice springs and stiffen your suspension and replace ur bushing. After all that u can get ur car ready for coilovers

he has a ls motor z32 brakes are not over kill at all u can get them for 150 thats not much at all. I see good used coils go for 600 but if u dont wanna be super lower just get the other setup u mentioned

Drift_86 · 07-23-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

he has a ls motor z32 brakes are not over kill at all u can get them for 150 thats not much at all. I see good used coils go for 600 but if u dont wanna be super lower just get the other setup u mentioned

Yeah I guess ur right I didn't realized he had an engine swap but if I was him would still hold off the brakes unless u like driving like an an ass in the streets

Gjohnson7 · 07-23-2011, 04:33 PM

Yeah, I think the spring/strut combo makes the most sense, just wanted some input. Also, I already have the Z32 calipers, just need to pick up the conversion lines, rotors and pads. That and figure out how I want to run the Z32 rears, since I don't have the Z32 drums.

07-23-2011, 11:56 AM	#1
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 44 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Opinions wanted Alright, well I think I already know what the answer to the this question will be, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I'm really hung up right now on this decision, because I want my funds to go as far as possible. Should I pick up a used set of Sportlines and AGX's to get me by for a while and be able to complete some other mods to my kouki or keep saving for a few months and get a set of coilovers? The deal is my car is daily driven and may only see a road course once a year if I get lucky. I've found a used set of Sportlines/agx's for $200, which will allow me to also finish my Z32 brakes, get a new alarm and install a complete ES bushing kit. If I pick up the coilovers everything else will have to wait for quite a while and with my roads in OK and my driveway I'm not going to be able to drop the car really low regardless. As far as a drop is concerned, I probably won't be able to get much lower than a 2in drop all around. For some reason when they built my neighborhood every house has what's basiclly a 45* curb that that separates the driveway from the street. I can almost scrap in my 2009 Ford Flex if I don't turn into the driveway at an angle. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

07-23-2011, 12:24 PM	#4
Bryants95240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: alabama Age: 37 Posts: 668 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You need more than just coils when you drop your car.. Rucas, rear toe rods etc. To get back to proper aligment specs. Just go with the other mods first. 200 in the big scheme of car modding ain't squat. __________________

07-23-2011, 12:28 PM	#5
Drift_86 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Los Angeles, South Gate Age: 38 Posts: 3,682 Trader Rating: (60) Feedback Score: 60 reviews	I think coilover and z brakes is overkill for a daily it's better just lower ur car with some nice springs and stiffen your suspension and replace ur bushing. After all that u can get ur car ready for coilovers __________________ Want to roll fenders, custom gauge pod pm me

07-23-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
Driftius_Maximus Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Claremore, Ok Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For what you want springs and struts would be the best bet. Sounds like you have no real need for coilovers. I see you're in B.A. I'm in Claremore. __________________ www.facebook.com/drift.militia

07-23-2011, 04:33 PM	#11
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 44 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yeah, I think the spring/strut combo makes the most sense, just wanted some input. Also, I already have the Z32 calipers, just need to pick up the conversion lines, rotors and pads. That and figure out how I want to run the Z32 rears, since I don't have the Z32 drums. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

07-23-2011, 12:10 PM	#2
WoolyS14DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 46 Posts: 1,310 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	get coils and drop it in the mudd !! lol get some ready-crete and fix the driveway !! you got a big decision i see your delima !!

07-23-2011, 12:46 PM	#8
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 48 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I agree with everyone else going for the spring/shocks combo for what you need. Really don't need coils and Z brakes for your needs. If you can lock up your brakes with stock, you are good to go.