Nismo R-tune, Cusco zero-2r, and HKS hipermax D

[Rookie84]

Well guys.
I did win the bidding and the final price of the r-tunes came out to be around 1000 but the seller won't respond.. LOL.
So I'm looking at new coilovers..
I'm even considering going all out for a set of DG5 coils since I will be competing.
It would suck daily driving with 10/8 spring rates though.
Maybe I will run 9/7 like kazama with his s15.

there are couple new options I have though.
KTS and Stance are added to the list since my friend can hook me up with free-shipping from the states.

Any input as far as drifting goes with those two??

[RPS13FREAK]

I used to DD 10/8 Spring rates on Tien Super Drift Coilovers. It wasn't as bad as you would think - you'll get used to it. Sometimes you have to sacrifice comfort for performance.

I'd go with Stance Coilovers. They are awesome coilovers for track and DD. I'd also go with the Tanabe Sevens.

No matter what you pick though you will feel every single bump, crack, etc. on the street. It'll need some getting used to.

[mr_240sx]

have you looked into the gp sports gr 6? i run them in my red hatch and love them. i just ordered some stance gr+pro for my track car so in a few weeks hopefully ill be able to test them out and compare them to the gr6

[Rookie84]

I can get ahold of tanabe pro fives but not the sevens for some reason.
I don't mind having a pretty stiff suspension on the street as I get used to those things pretty fast.

I might go with hks hipermax-d but I'm still waiting to hear about stance and kts for drifting.

[ronmcdon]

dont know about 'drifting' per say but there some good reviews and discussions around if you search;

http://www.ziptied.com/?cat=3
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ghlight=stance
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ghlight=stance

personally what i'd like to see a review most of all, is for the new Stance GR3's. Seems like a killer deal for the features it has. unfortunately, I've found almost nothing on it so far.

[sblack13]

i have the hks hipermax d's. No complaints, would't have it any other way. Also tried the cusco zero-2r, nothing to brag about. I'd rather have my hks.

[Rookie84]

I'm aware of those stance threads as I did lots of research before posting this thread. Couldn't find too much about people seriously using it for drifting.

What is your opinion on using hipermax d's for competition levels?
detailed review would be nice..

[Rookie84]

Anyone know anything about viral sports/anceltion coilovers???
How is the company rep?

http://www.anceltion.co.jp/en/seach....d=VIRAL+SPORTS

[420sx]

stance and kts is best bang for your buck. replaceable, rebuildable right on the spot. what else would u want

[Rookie84]

Shiet man.
Shipping for the stance to Korea should be almost 400 bones.
KTS.. I could get it for around 900 shipped to Korea but couldn't find too much information about being used for drift usage.

[crazyikimasho]

Originally Posted by Rookie84

Shiet man.
Shipping for the stance to Korea should be almost 400 bones.
KTS.. I could get it for around 900 shipped to Korea but couldn't find too much information about being used for drift usage.

Just to name a couple people...

There are plenty of people using KTS for drifting: Kookz (BJones!), Russell (McRussellpants)

people using/used Stance for drifting: Lindsay, Aaron (Dousan), all the Touge Factory guys


other brands used/currently using
Zeal: BH

JIC: Logan (ASpecLogan), Lindsay, myself

Tanabe DD: Matt(LookoutMatt), Aaron (Dousan)


and as for shipping...
are you in the military? using APO?

[Rookie84]

shiet again.
Silk Roads for 1250shipped.
Damn.. I still wish I can get some stances here for cheap.

[Rookie84]

Thanks for the information!
Anyone running silk roads?

[420sx]

tanabe dd is the shit.... but you have to be baller

[Rookie84]

I would run tanabe dd if I can find them..
Only tanabe's I can find is pro five and sevens.

[jspecusa]

tanabe dd is discontinued, new version is SEVEN.
FYI--from our experience the most important part for a coilover is the ability to be rebuild and also at a reasonable cost.
on a street car, most coilover won't last over 2 years(depend on driving style and also road condition of where you live).
our last advice is that you get what you paid for, so don't expect $1,000 coilver to be as good as $2,000 ones.
the key is to find what you "need" 90%+ of people will never need D1 or Racing level coilovers.
good luck,

sam
ps..NEVER buy used coilovers.

[Rookie84]

Thanks for the input Sam.
Have you had experience with Tanabe five?
I'm not looking to go super cheap with coilovers.

[jspecusa]

Tanabe makes good coilovers, but you should contact them about warranty and service info.
My personal favorites are Quantum,Aragosta, Ohlin, and Kg/mm, but it's mostly jdm market so $$$$$.
Most coilovers are not comfortable especially the "good" stuff.
For my daily s14 I use Megan, because they offer 1 year warranty, they are local, and they sell replacement shocks after the warranty expires.
What comes down to it is to go to many track events/car meet and try out different cars with different setup.
What's good to other might not be good to you or good enough for you.
Good luck,

Sam

[Rookie84]

It is actually easier for me to get JDM stuffs since I am in Korea.
It sucks that I can't go out to track events/car meets because the scene is very limited in Korea. Thanks for the help though and whatever I decide, I'll make sure I'll post a good review on it.

[jspecusa]

Since you live in Korea, I suggest you look for the companies that make coilover for Japan companies in Korea(sorry I can't tell you the brands).
They can sell it to you cheap(no brand name) and service them locally.
If you must have the Jdm stuff, try Kg/mm or GP Sports DG5.
Just to let you know majority of coilovers in Japan are not made in Japan, also they are design for road in Japan.
Good luck,

Sam