A very short and basic review: ISIS HR Coilovers - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

drag113 · 10-31-2010, 10:33 AM

I know there's alot of controversy on an inexspensive set of coilovers but i have to admit.. For an inexpensive set i've heard good enough things to go ahead and pull the trigger. I own an S14 and bought these to replace a blown set of tokico's and some unknown springs. To make it short it was definately a night and day difference.

Now to go into specifics (no pics just yet):

I'm not a suspension fanboy, i've never owned a set of STANCE or high end coilovers as much as i'd love to. My last 350z i've had a set of Tein Basics which was more than enough for what I was looking for. Just to give everyone a perspective from who's giving the review. I'm an average user pretty much. The car is never tracked.

Build: I like what I saw when I opened the box. They looked very solid. Came out the box as one piece. The springs and the seats are adjustable and looked like they have plenty of height adjustability.

Install: Install was straightforward. I observed 3 flaws.

- The passenger side brake line bracket was warped. I could not get to use the OEM clips to attach the line since it was messed up. Nothing that a few zipties can't fix

- The seat body (or w/e you call it) are painted. Needless to say after installing, bolting them on, adjusting them, etc, the paint definately chipped on some areas of the seat.

- The rear. The body is probably thicker than most coilover sets. I've ran into clearance issues. The rear toe rod bolt touches the body. But didn't notice any discrepancy during driving. The drivers side cleared so i'm thinking maybe an alignment will probably fix it, or a shorter toe rod bolt.

Other than that they seem great. Definately went low enough. I'll post pics later.

Drive: Out for the test drive. No noises, no clunks. The car definately felt more solid on the road. They are very streetable. Not too stiff at all.

For the money i'd say they are a buy. I'll keep posting impressions as time passes by.

twyztidmind · 10-31-2010, 04:55 PM

Nice review, keep us updated as time goes on!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-31-2010, 08:52 PM

Are these full tap or single tap (dual or single height adjustable) suspension?

drag113 · 10-31-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Are these full tap or single tap (dual or single height adjustable) suspension?

They're Dual

nispower · 11-08-2010, 11:37 AM

Looks like a good set of coilovers. How low did you lower your car?

do it sideways · 11-08-2010, 12:04 PM

thx for actually giving your thoughts of owning one, people usually talk down on it and they have never even seen the coilover in person.

VNG704 · 02-06-2011, 07:05 AM

update? J/w because I'm looking for a set of coilovers and want some reviews. I don't track the car either.

RedSiBaron · 02-06-2011, 03:48 PM

this is a good review...im thinking when the stock suspension finally gives out on my daily s13, ill probably be ordering the isis coilovers...

JKL1031 · 08-02-2011, 05:02 PM

update for us. First day says nothing but that it fits.

mgeronimo · 05-08-2014, 11:48 AM

240 set up had the teins super street coils ride was good after the car got stolen I bought another 240 and ended up getting the ISIS so far the ISIS has held up pretty well its a bang for the buck and quite happy with them as it is just my daily driver and thats all that it is no track time what so ever. After spending money on better suspension I chose the cheaper route just didnt feel the need for brand name. Yes theres a difference in ride ISIS vs. Teins both coilovers had its negative and positive points.
Buy what makes you feel happy and Im with purchase of the ISIS price and performance

10-31-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
drag113 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ORLANDO Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A very short and basic review: ISIS HR Coilovers I know there's alot of controversy on an inexspensive set of coilovers but i have to admit.. For an inexpensive set i've heard good enough things to go ahead and pull the trigger. I own an S14 and bought these to replace a blown set of tokico's and some unknown springs. To make it short it was definately a night and day difference. Now to go into specifics (no pics just yet): I'm not a suspension fanboy, i've never owned a set of STANCE or high end coilovers as much as i'd love to. My last 350z i've had a set of Tein Basics which was more than enough for what I was looking for. Just to give everyone a perspective from who's giving the review. I'm an average user pretty much. The car is never tracked. Build: I like what I saw when I opened the box. They looked very solid. Came out the box as one piece. The springs and the seats are adjustable and looked like they have plenty of height adjustability. Install: Install was straightforward. I observed 3 flaws. - The passenger side brake line bracket was warped. I could not get to use the OEM clips to attach the line since it was messed up. Nothing that a few zipties can't fix - The seat body (or w/e you call it) are painted. Needless to say after installing, bolting them on, adjusting them, etc, the paint definately chipped on some areas of the seat. - The rear. The body is probably thicker than most coilover sets. I've ran into clearance issues. The rear toe rod bolt touches the body. But didn't notice any discrepancy during driving. The drivers side cleared so i'm thinking maybe an alignment will probably fix it, or a shorter toe rod bolt. Other than that they seem great. Definately went low enough. I'll post pics later. Drive: Out for the test drive. No noises, no clunks. The car definately felt more solid on the road. They are very streetable. Not too stiff at all. For the money i'd say they are a buy. I'll keep posting impressions as time passes by.

10-31-2010, 08:52 PM	#3
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Are these full tap or single tap (dual or single height adjustable) suspension? __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-08-2014, 11:48 AM	#10
mgeronimo Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: union cit,ca Age: 30 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ISIS Set up 240 set up had the teins super street coils ride was good after the car got stolen I bought another 240 and ended up getting the ISIS so far the ISIS has held up pretty well its a bang for the buck and quite happy with them as it is just my daily driver and thats all that it is no track time what so ever. After spending money on better suspension I chose the cheaper route just didnt feel the need for brand name. Yes theres a difference in ride ISIS vs. Teins both coilovers had its negative and positive points. Buy what makes you feel happy and Im with purchase of the ISIS price and performance

10-31-2010, 04:55 PM	#2
twyztidmind Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas Age: 36 Posts: 239 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Nice review, keep us updated as time goes on!

11-08-2010, 11:37 AM	#5
nispower Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks like a good set of coilovers. How low did you lower your car?

11-08-2010, 12:04 PM	#6
do it sideways Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: wa Age: 33 Posts: 459 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	thx for actually giving your thoughts of owning one, people usually talk down on it and they have never even seen the coilover in person.

02-06-2011, 07:05 AM	#7
VNG704 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,575 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	update? J/w because I'm looking for a set of coilovers and want some reviews. I don't track the car either.

02-06-2011, 03:48 PM	#8
RedSiBaron Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: cincinnati/dayton/columbus OH Posts: 448 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	this is a good review...im thinking when the stock suspension finally gives out on my daily s13, ill probably be ordering the isis coilovers...

08-02-2011, 05:02 PM	#9
JKL1031 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MS Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	update for us. First day says nothing but that it fits.