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ranisron · 04-20-2006, 08:40 AM

To sum up...

Option 1: Save up for coilovers. You have $700 already, it won't be too far till you hit the 900 magic mark for a decent set of coilovers. Megan, KSport will do the job just fine. Unless you want go higher quality coilovers, i.e. KTS, Silkroads

Option 2: Replace your worn out suspension components. AGX + Prokit = good option; AGX + Sportline = Not so good since ride is too low for the shitty spring rate; Personally my car used to have KYB GR2 with sportline, ride sucked; you will definitely need better shocks than GR2.

Believe it or not, Megan Racing springs have some tough spring rate comparing other manufacturers, and then come in VERY cheap for their spring rate (for example, RS-R Race springs are in the ball park of $200, and you get somewhere around 4.5kg), Megan Racing springs are rated at 350 lb and 275 lbs IIRC, which is in the sweet zone for AGX. Megan springs costs like $100 bucks shipped.

FITZ · 04-20-2006, 08:56 AM

I have AGX and Sportlines...rides fine, but I want coilovers to get more of a drop.

ESone3 · 04-20-2006, 10:01 AM

if ya want, i'll sell my Silkroads for $800?

I just gotta buy some Stance's <_<

KA24DESOneThree · 04-20-2006, 08:36 PM

A set of grippy tires and DC Sports solid STBs front and rear.

You'll get hooked on driving the car.

Whatever you do, don't buy anything from Megan Racing. Anything. Especially anything that has valves or springs.

Omarius Maximus · 04-21-2006, 04:48 AM

How about the nismo S-tune? There's no adjustment whatsoever, but they come in a better spring rate then any spring shock combo on the market. They can also be had for under 700 bucks. Just remember to get some steel Kyb solid uppermounts for added response. But it's not mandatory.

WanganRunner · 04-21-2006, 11:58 AM

I've heard very good things about the S-tune setup for those who don't want outrageously stiff suspension.

How realistic are most coilovers for a daily driver over shitty roads? I'd be worried that the roads in my area would blow coils in no time, not to mention rattle my teeth out. I mean, where I live may as well be Manhattan, from a pothole standpoint. Steel plates everywhere, constant construction, etc...

<3MyRiceRocKet · 04-21-2006, 12:16 PM

So coupedude, have you made up your mind yet? I know there are positives to both sides of suspension set ups, but you really have got to look at the long run and see if you'll be happy especially now that you have the option for both set ups. I guess some factors are down time for coilover rebuilds... Shock and spring are limited in adjustment. How serious are you!?!? I am not but I prefer coilovers still. They look better hahaha. Is that considered a factor? Oh yeah, on the plus side of coilovers, the s13 stock shock spring seat is big ass hell so you can't fit wider wheels! There you go, coilovers is the way to go!hahah

BoogyManNN · 04-21-2006, 12:28 PM

i have Kyb and Tanabe - DF210 springs this is the way i bought the car its prety good set up. They sound like what you need my car is pretty low

BoogyManNN · 04-21-2006, 12:38 PM

save the money get coilovers i have kyb and Tanabe - DF210 springs but i didnt buy them so its all good but i am saving money to buy coilovers because they are a better deal

s13coupedude · 04-25-2006, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WanganRunner

I've heard very good things about the S-tune setup for those who don't want outrageously stiff suspension.

How realistic are most coilovers for a daily driver over shitty roads? I'd be worried that the roads in my area would blow coils in no time, not to mention rattle my teeth out. I mean, where I live may as well be Manhattan, from a pothole standpoint. Steel plates everywhere, constant construction, etc...

Sorry for bringing this thread back up. But I've been reading through it some more and still can't decide. I was gonna go with the Megan Coilovers but the roads up here are pretty shitty, and from what i've read the Megan's are very stiff. Wil tire size play much of a facter in the durabilty and balance out the stiffness of the ride much? Cause right now my ride sucks i'm rolling on 205/40/18 which I took off of another car of mine. But I will be going back to 15" Enkei Mesh. I'm hoping the comfort facter of going to more tire will kind of even out whatever springs/coilovers I get? I'll probably get flamed for saying this but right now my main concern is looking "cool", I just can't stand the insane wheel gap on my s13.And like everyone said I wanna make a good 1st choice. Thanks for all the help.

Maeda · 04-25-2006, 09:47 PM

Forget what you read.
Coilover spring stiffness has nothing to do with comfort. It's all in the damper. That being said I think you'll know what to do with the megans.

As far as being a poser goes, you're on your own buddy.

jd-17 · 04-26-2006, 05:09 PM

enjuku racing was using megans for all they're cars during '05.
this year they switched to a company called stance. me being in florida im in many forums with fleming and matt back from enjuku and they have said that the stances are great coilovers and that they feel much much better than the megans. im going to be gettin stance's soon since they are only a few hundred more thna megans

24Dee · 04-26-2006, 06:14 PM

can't really give any advice being i've been talking about upgrading my suspension for over a year yet something else always pops up and I'm not able to do shit.... lol

but as with many people, I can 100% agree, first thing first is save up more money!!!!

Lith · 04-27-2006, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoogyManNN

i have Kyb and Tanabe - DF210 springs this is the way i bought the car its prety good set up. They sound like what you need my car is pretty low

I have the same set up and I think the springs settled down unevenly.. both of the drivers side springs sit lower than the passenger side springs. Did that happen to your set up by any chance?

Because of that, I will have to buy sportlines and hope that doesn't happen to them as well.

PITCH · 04-27-2006, 09:00 AM

I brought some used Sportlines with Stock shocks on the front and KYB GR2's in the rear and the wheel gap have been totally eliminated. I daily drive the car a didnt want the stiffness of coilovers. I feel that the OEM shocks are starting to give out but the ride is great for the setup. + it totally emilinated the 4X4 stance. (my reason for lowering the car)

tre · 04-27-2006, 09:23 AM

Number 1 cup kit (ground countrol for 1/3 the price)
Tokico Blues.

My car is stiffer than most coilovers =\

But i wouldnt do this unless you plan on modifying the susp a little more like i will be doin shortly lol

04-20-2006, 08:40 AM	#31
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 42 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	To sum up... Option 1: Save up for coilovers. You have $700 already, it won't be too far till you hit the 900 magic mark for a decent set of coilovers. Megan, KSport will do the job just fine. Unless you want go higher quality coilovers, i.e. KTS, Silkroads Option 2: Replace your worn out suspension components. AGX + Prokit = good option; AGX + Sportline = Not so good since ride is too low for the shitty spring rate; Personally my car used to have KYB GR2 with sportline, ride sucked; you will definitely need better shocks than GR2. Believe it or not, Megan Racing springs have some tough spring rate comparing other manufacturers, and then come in VERY cheap for their spring rate (for example, RS-R Race springs are in the ball park of $200, and you get somewhere around 4.5kg), Megan Racing springs are rated at 350 lb and 275 lbs IIRC, which is in the sweet zone for AGX. Megan springs costs like $100 bucks shipped. __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly

04-20-2006, 08:56 AM	#32
FITZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHX, AZ Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have AGX and Sportlines...rides fine, but I want coilovers to get more of a drop. __________________ Tom

04-21-2006, 12:16 PM	#37
<3MyRiceRocKet Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: corona, CA Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So coupedude, have you made up your mind yet? I know there are positives to both sides of suspension set ups, but you really have got to look at the long run and see if you'll be happy especially now that you have the option for both set ups. I guess some factors are down time for coilover rebuilds... Shock and spring are limited in adjustment. How serious are you!?!? I am not but I prefer coilovers still. They look better hahaha. Is that considered a factor? Oh yeah, on the plus side of coilovers, the s13 stock shock spring seat is big ass hell so you can't fit wider wheels! There you go, coilovers is the way to go!hahah Last edited by <3MyRiceRocKet; 04-21-2006 at 04:50 PM..

04-25-2006, 09:47 PM	#41
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Forget what you read. Coilover spring stiffness has nothing to do with comfort. It's all in the damper. That being said I think you'll know what to do with the megans. As far as being a poser goes, you're on your own buddy. __________________

04-27-2006, 09:00 AM	#45
PITCH Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,103 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I brought some used Sportlines with Stock shocks on the front and KYB GR2's in the rear and the wheel gap have been totally eliminated. I daily drive the car a didnt want the stiffness of coilovers. I feel that the OEM shocks are starting to give out but the ride is great for the setup. + it totally emilinated the 4X4 stance. (my reason for lowering the car) __________________

04-20-2006, 10:01 AM	#33
ESone3 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,376 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	if ya want, i'll sell my Silkroads for $800? I just gotta buy some Stance's <_<

04-20-2006, 08:36 PM	#34
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 38 Posts: 2,555 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	A set of grippy tires and DC Sports solid STBs front and rear. You'll get hooked on driving the car. Whatever you do, don't buy anything from Megan Racing. Anything. Especially anything that has valves or springs.

04-21-2006, 04:48 AM	#35
Omarius Maximus Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 564 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How about the nismo S-tune? There's no adjustment whatsoever, but they come in a better spring rate then any spring shock combo on the market. They can also be had for under 700 bucks. Just remember to get some steel Kyb solid uppermounts for added response. But it's not mandatory.

04-21-2006, 11:58 AM	#36
WanganRunner Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,655 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've heard very good things about the S-tune setup for those who don't want outrageously stiff suspension. How realistic are most coilovers for a daily driver over shitty roads? I'd be worried that the roads in my area would blow coils in no time, not to mention rattle my teeth out. I mean, where I live may as well be Manhattan, from a pothole standpoint. Steel plates everywhere, constant construction, etc...

04-21-2006, 12:28 PM	#38
BoogyManNN Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sylmar 818(SOCAL) Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have Kyb and Tanabe - DF210 springs this is the way i bought the car its prety good set up. They sound like what you need my car is pretty low

04-21-2006, 12:38 PM	#39
BoogyManNN Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sylmar 818(SOCAL) Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	save the money get coilovers i have kyb and Tanabe - DF210 springs but i didnt buy them so its all good but i am saving money to buy coilovers because they are a better deal

04-26-2006, 05:09 PM	#42
jd-17 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Age: 35 Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	enjuku racing was using megans for all they're cars during '05. this year they switched to a company called stance. me being in florida im in many forums with fleming and matt back from enjuku and they have said that the stances are great coilovers and that they feel much much better than the megans. im going to be gettin stance's soon since they are only a few hundred more thna megans

04-26-2006, 06:14 PM	#43
24Dee Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Jersey Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can't really give any advice being i've been talking about upgrading my suspension for over a year yet something else always pops up and I'm not able to do shit.... lol but as with many people, I can 100% agree, first thing first is save up more money!!!!

04-27-2006, 09:23 AM	#46
tre Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 544 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Number 1 cup kit (ground countrol for 1/3 the price) Tokico Blues. My car is stiffer than most coilovers =\ But i wouldnt do this unless you plan on modifying the susp a little more like i will be doin shortly lol __________________ I didn't buy an Audi because it is a Great Car, but for more of a reason to be an asshole.