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E2EKIELR34 · 02-08-2006, 07:31 PM

ok i have narrowed me deicision to Apexi EXV or Silk roads for a daily driven s14. what would be the best choice out of these 2? give me ur opinonthat is the best. ive been leaning more on the EXV for price and best for daily driven( from what ive heard) i need to hear peoples opinons.
thanks

SoSideways · 02-09-2006, 09:26 AM

If it's for daily driving only, why not just get some springs and KYB AGX?

If you want low and daily driving, just get some Megan Racing street coils. Cheap and gets the job done.

***FaLKoN240*** · 02-09-2006, 12:58 PM

I agree with him, if the car is SOLELY for daily driving, why get coil overs? If you're going to get coils for DD, why not just get some cheaper ones that do the job just as well?

+1 for Megan Racing.

If you want to spend a little more, you could get KTS.

TurDz · 02-09-2006, 01:11 PM

I agree with them. You don't need pillow ball mounts on a daily driver, stock (new) rubber bushings would be ideal on the street. You will lengthen the life of your suspension components this way, and you can get a nice ride with a good combo of struts and springs.

Choose KONI and a good spring manufacturer.

Anyway, if you can't change your mind, good luck on the coilover choice. I haven't had experience with either.

94cc0rd · 02-09-2006, 01:44 PM

+1 for megan coilovers...

KiDyNomiTe · 02-09-2006, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240FaLKoN

I agree with him, if the car is SOLELY for daily driving, why get coil overs? If you're going to get coils for DD, why not just get some cheaper ones that do the job just as well?

+1 for Megan Racing.

If you want to spend a little more, you could get KTS.

Well whatver coilover is the best deal for you. For a DD i wouldnt pay more than 1K

TheSquidd · 02-10-2006, 10:47 AM

Maybe he means daily driven, but weekend tracked?

If so, I can vouch for the silkroads being some sweet sweet sex. Soft when they need to be, but hard like monsters when your aggressive. Plus you can slam the car to the rails and put the camber way out for extra JDM freshness.

Siizzzoooo · 02-10-2006, 07:06 PM

I just put the Apexi EXVs on my S14 and love them over the Megan Street Coilovers I prevously had

sdtouge · 02-10-2006, 08:43 PM

i like my silk roads alot compared to my old ohlins and my older tanabe pro ss type 2 as well.

+1 for silk road.

E2EKIELR34 · 02-10-2006, 11:12 PM

yea "TheSquidd" is right DD on the week days and track and some other fun basics of drifting<<still a beginner. but yea. thanks for ur opinions

TheSquidd · 02-11-2006, 12:23 PM

*side note

Problem with Silkroads is they are "Mad TyTE JDM!!!!1" which means rebuilding or replacing them is a painful affair as you have to send your coilover to Japan, the JDM's tinker with it then have to send it back to you, all in the meanwhile your car is without a suspension.

I cannot speak for Apexi on this matter.

sdtouge · 02-11-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSquidd

*side note

Problem with Silkroads is they are "Mad TyTE JDM!!!!1" which means rebuilding or replacing them is a painful affair as you have to send your coilover to Japan, the JDM's tinker with it then have to send it back to you, all in the meanwhile your car is without a suspension.

I cannot speak for Apexi on this matter.

you cannot speak for silk roads either as they now have a us branch...

ladiesman8527 · 02-11-2006, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSquidd

*side note

Problem with Silkroads is they are "Mad TyTE JDM!!!!1" which means rebuilding or replacing them is a painful affair as you have to send your coilover to Japan, the JDM's tinker with it then have to send it back to you, all in the meanwhile your car is without a suspension.

I cannot speak for Apexi on this matter.

you could always put the stock shocks back on while u wait for the coilovers to get back.

cr00k_lyn · 02-11-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdtouge

you cannot speak for silk roads either as they now have a us branch...

Do they really? can somebody confirm?

if so silkroad all day for me

ladiesman8527 · 02-11-2006, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cr00k_lyn

Do they really? can somebody confirm?

if so silkroad all day for me

yea im pretty sure they do. check out the site http://www.silkroad-usa.com

TheSquidd · 02-11-2006, 02:49 PM

Odd, my friend had to get a RM/A8 rebuilt a few weeks back and he had to send it out to Japan. I know of their US branch, but I do not believe (to the best of my knowledge from contacting them) that they do rebuilding there.

But, if they do, that's just yet another reason why Silkroad is teh win.

Let's Silkroading.

EchoOfSilence · 02-11-2006, 05:12 PM

I spoke with silkroad-us a week ago, and they said that they 'haven't had to rebuild one yet," but they can't service them in the US. They do still have to be shipped to Japan.

JVD · 02-11-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siizzzoooo

I just put the Apexi EXVs on my S14 and love them over the Megan Street Coilovers I prevously had

+1. After riding in cars with other coils, I would never buy Megan's again.

JVD.

TougeRacing · 02-11-2006, 07:06 PM

im interested in the comparison between silkroads and apexi exv also, but what i really want to know is which one lowers farther?

***S14DB*** · 02-11-2006, 07:43 PM

Shocks and springs suck on the S14. You S13 guys can get away with it but the travel on S14's is less and the shocks blow out. After going thru 2 sets of shocks I found it cheaper to buy coils.

SoSideways · 02-11-2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TougeRacing

im interested in the comparison between silkroads and apexi exv also, but what i really want to know is which one lowers farther?

For the S13 the Silkroads lowered more, so that probably holds true for the S14 as well.

I remember one of the Redline Shift guys said that his S14 Megan coilovers didn't lower enough in the rear, so that's probably the same for the Apexi EvX.

TougeRacing · 02-11-2006, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSideways

For the S13 the Silkroads lowered more, so that probably holds true for the S14 as well.

I remember one of the Redline Shift guys said that his S14 Megan coilovers didn't lower enough in the rear, so that's probably the same for the Apexi EvX.

thanks for the answer

TheSquidd · 02-12-2006, 12:07 AM

I can lay frame all day with Silkroad RM/A8's front/rear with S13. Doesn't really get lower than that. Plus I have crazy camber adjustment.

SoSideways · 02-12-2006, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSquidd

I can lay frame all day with Silkroad RM/A8's front/rear with S13. Doesn't really get lower than that. Plus I have crazy camber adjustment.

What size wheel/tires do you run though?

The Stance coilovers that are out now can go lower than Silkroads actually...

neilsan · 02-12-2006, 01:05 AM

I love my silkroads on my daily... set at 3 up front and 5 in the back,Theyre surprisingly forgiving on shitty patches of road. and they make my car handle like nuts, even with all other original suspension bushings n stuff.

E2EKIELR34 · 02-12-2006, 01:22 AM

i want some more feedback on the EXV. anyone have these out there. i mean i would like to get silkroads but there pricey. ive heard (from one friend) that EXV are great in the streets.

SoSideways · 02-12-2006, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E2EKIELR34

i want some more feedback on the EXV. anyone have these out there. i mean i would like to get silkroads but there pricey. ive heard (from one friend) that EXV are great in the streets.

Member Siizzzoooo has the ExVs on his S14.

Go to the tech forums and search for his thread from like last week.

E2EKIELR34 · 02-12-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Member Siizzzoooo has the ExVs on his S14.

Go to the tech forums and search for his thread from like last week.

Thanks that thread was really helpful. I think i might go for EXV. thanks everyone.

slowredhatch · 02-13-2006, 03:59 PM

anyone know where I can get a good deal on the ExV's?

trsilvias13 · 02-13-2006, 04:15 PM

there a special on the silkroad I see it in group buy or advertiser special.

02-08-2006, 07:31 PM	#1
E2EKIELR34 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Apexi EXV or Silkroads ok i have narrowed me deicision to Apexi EXV or Silk roads for a daily driven s14. what would be the best choice out of these 2? give me ur opinonthat is the best. ive been leaning more on the EXV for price and best for daily driven( from what ive heard) i need to hear peoples opinons. thanks

02-09-2006, 12:58 PM	#3
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I agree with him, if the car is SOLELY for daily driving, why get coil overs? If you're going to get coils for DD, why not just get some cheaper ones that do the job just as well? +1 for Megan Racing. If you want to spend a little more, you could get KTS. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

02-09-2006, 01:11 PM	#4
TurDz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree with them. You don't need pillow ball mounts on a daily driver, stock (new) rubber bushings would be ideal on the street. You will lengthen the life of your suspension components this way, and you can get a nice ride with a good combo of struts and springs. Choose KONI and a good spring manufacturer. Anyway, if you can't change your mind, good luck on the coilover choice. I haven't had experience with either. __________________

02-09-2006, 01:44 PM	#5
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 38 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	+1 for megan coilovers... __________________

02-10-2006, 10:47 AM	#7
TheSquidd Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Where dirt goes to die. Posts: 3,165 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: TheSquidd Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Maybe he means daily driven, but weekend tracked? If so, I can vouch for the silkroads being some sweet sweet sex. Soft when they need to be, but hard like monsters when your aggressive. Plus you can slam the car to the rails and put the camber way out for extra JDM freshness. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

02-09-2006, 09:26 AM	#2
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If it's for daily driving only, why not just get some springs and KYB AGX? If you want low and daily driving, just get some Megan Racing street coils. Cheap and gets the job done.

02-10-2006, 07:06 PM	#8
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just put the Apexi EXVs on my S14 and love them over the Megan Street Coilovers I prevously had __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 NFR \| 2007 Acura TL CBP \| Project *Coming Soon*

02-10-2006, 08:43 PM	#9
sdtouge BANNED Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i like my silk roads alot compared to my old ohlins and my older tanabe pro ss type 2 as well. +1 for silk road.

02-10-2006, 11:12 PM	#10
E2EKIELR34 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	yea "TheSquidd" is right DD on the week days and track and some other fun basics of drifting<<still a beginner. but yea. thanks for ur opinions

02-11-2006, 12:23 PM	#11
TheSquidd Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Where dirt goes to die. Posts: 3,165 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: TheSquidd Feedback Score: 7 reviews	*side note Problem with Silkroads is they are "Mad TyTE JDM!!!!1" which means rebuilding or replacing them is a painful affair as you have to send your coilover to Japan, the JDM's tinker with it then have to send it back to you, all in the meanwhile your car is without a suspension. I cannot speak for Apexi on this matter. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

02-11-2006, 02:49 PM	#16
TheSquidd Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Where dirt goes to die. Posts: 3,165 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: TheSquidd Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Odd, my friend had to get a RM/A8 rebuilt a few weeks back and he had to send it out to Japan. I know of their US branch, but I do not believe (to the best of my knowledge from contacting them) that they do rebuilding there. But, if they do, that's just yet another reason why Silkroad is teh win. Let's Silkroading. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

02-11-2006, 05:12 PM	#17
EchoOfSilence Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Berkeley, CA Posts: 2,238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I spoke with silkroad-us a week ago, and they said that they 'haven't had to rebuild one yet," but they can't service them in the US. They do still have to be shipped to Japan. __________________ Petition Nissan to Make the IDx on http://IDxClub.co !

02-11-2006, 07:06 PM	#19
TougeRacing Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CA Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im interested in the comparison between silkroads and apexi exv also, but what i really want to know is which one lowers farther?

02-11-2006, 07:43 PM	#20
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Shocks and springs suck on the S14. You S13 guys can get away with it but the travel on S14's is less and the shocks blow out. After going thru 2 sets of shocks I found it cheaper to buy coils. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

02-12-2006, 12:07 AM	#23
TheSquidd Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Where dirt goes to die. Posts: 3,165 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: TheSquidd Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I can lay frame all day with Silkroad RM/A8's front/rear with S13. Doesn't really get lower than that. Plus I have crazy camber adjustment. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

02-12-2006, 01:05 AM	#25
neilsan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: east coast Age: 44 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love my silkroads on my daily... set at 3 up front and 5 in the back,Theyre surprisingly forgiving on shitty patches of road. and they make my car handle like nuts, even with all other original suspension bushings n stuff.

02-12-2006, 01:22 AM	#26
E2EKIELR34 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	i want some more feedback on the EXV. anyone have these out there. i mean i would like to get silkroads but there pricey. ive heard (from one friend) that EXV are great in the streets.

02-13-2006, 03:59 PM	#29
slowredhatch Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: cincinnati Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone know where I can get a good deal on the ExV's?

02-13-2006, 04:15 PM	#30
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	there a special on the silkroad I see it in group buy or advertiser special.

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