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jeeper_x · 07-13-2007, 02:35 PM

i used to have Ohlins......they were way too stiff for DD......so, i changed to the apex'i type V with the swift springs.....they're soft enough for DD and stiff enough for the touge run.....i still miss my Ohlins tho....

TheSquidd · 07-13-2007, 02:38 PM

Eh saving up is cool, but if it gets in the way of you DRIVING (and I mean this more as a driving drifting tracks thing) it's bad. If you're seeing events pop up all summer and saying "well I gotta have wheels and suspension first", fuck, that sucks, because the enjoyment you get out of those wheels or suspension isn't going to mean jack squat if you passed up on DRIVING.

That's like buying a Ferrari and putting it in the garage because now you can't afford to fix it if it breaks.

Sometimes it's okay to get stuff that WORKS and isn't baller ass product if it means you can goto 2 more drift events with the money you saved and you still can drive the same.

I mainly apply this philosophy to wheels and aerodynamics. Neither really affects your performance, but both can be incredibly expensive if you want to buy legit parts.

Back on topic:

Me, I bought Silkroad / Section RM/A8's. They are the first and only coilover I've had (and I'm a shitty driver), so take my words with a grain of salt, but I love them.

I daily drove my car for 2 years on them, and have attended numerous events with them, and they are still buttery smooth, but not sloppy at ALL. Super durable, which is good because if one of them blows I have to ship them to Japanland to get them rebuilt.

And, My car is slammed with tons of room in rear to go and I could probably pull a collar up front and be on the floor tucking 17"s.

Best feature PERIOD: 8 way adjustable. FUCK YEAH. No more remembering "OH SHIT am I on 15 or 16 in the front, oh fuck fuck shit", 8 clicks. Done. Each click is NOTICEABLE in your driving. You can feel the change. Wow.

Criticisms:

-Of course that they need to be rebuilt out of the country, very long and difficult process.
-They are a tad expensive, about 1200$ if you can get a hookup.
-And you have to make sure the bolts on the spindle are tight as shit, they are a lower camber adjustment and if they come loose your whole spindle will pivot and wobble like a mad man. Ask me how I know.
-Collars siezed on me once, and they are a pretty lightweight aluminum so you can't beat the shit out of them to get them loose, but a can of PB Blast got them spinning again.

And to the guy that says you have to sacrifice ride comfort for performance, wrong. My coilovers are smooth as butter on the streets (pot holes and such are rough, but I've felt way worse) and when I goto the track I dial a couple notches in the rear and we're brain rattling stiff.

Not that I like that setting, I run about 4 or 5 in rear and 3 up front. Smooth drifting > feeling like a "race car" stiff but getting no traction because your whole car is vibrating all of the energy out of it.

steve shadows · 07-13-2007, 02:46 PM

I think my car handles better on tein springs and stock shocks with braces than some of the cars ive driven with shitty coilovers _cheap- or even meagens...

drifting_changed_mylife · 07-13-2007, 02:54 PM

what do u guys think about d2's have any of you guys fucked around with them???

chmercer · 07-13-2007, 02:58 PM

theyre about as good as they cost

TheSquidd · 07-13-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

I think my car handles better on tein springs and stock shocks with braces than some of the cars ive driven with shitty coilovers _cheap- or even meagens...

A lot more goes into a car's handling than coil overs.

My car has nice ass coil overs but it handles like SHIT because it has stock arms and is so low my bump steer is like riding a bull.

***S14DB*** · 07-13-2007, 04:24 PM

Everyone knows stiffer is better, It's like hopscotch...

...hop, skip, drift...

TheSquidd · 07-13-2007, 05:00 PM

I'm going to develop a Coilover called 'Super Hypermax Drift Spec R14 EDC3000'.

It'll have 18kg front and 16kg rear spring rates, and 128 way adjustable dampeners.

It'll be pink and black with rainbow flake.

I'll have a little anime or monster character, it's on all the packaging and key chains and shit.

I'll make a MILLION dollars.

aznpoopy · 07-13-2007, 05:06 PM

why stop there

just make it a solid steel beam that only looks like a coilover

infinite spring rate = mad tyte dori action

and your profit margin will be huge, since theres no need for complicated and useless shockers and springettes or whatever those things are.

jeeper_x · 07-13-2007, 05:16 PM

^^^ i was thinking of the same thing......lol

ms!3 · 07-13-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznpoopy

why stop there

just make it a solid steel beam that only looks like a coilover

infinite spring rate = mad tyte dori action

and your profit margin will be huge, since theres no need for complicated and useless shockers and springettes or whatever those things are.

hahahahahaha, my friend did that. fuck that shit.

SiI40sx · 07-13-2007, 05:51 PM

My the pick is be stance

pl'ss13 · 07-13-2007, 09:15 PM

Friend of mine told me that if you really into Touge Run and use as daily driver go with Tein Flex...

Everyone have their 240sx set-up for Touge Run and Daily drive??

***S14DB*** · 07-13-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pl'ss13

Friend of mine told me that if you really into Touge Run and use as daily driver go with Tein Flex...

Everyone have their 240sx set-up for Touge Run and Daily drive??

Yep !

cgtdream · 07-13-2007, 09:41 PM

Wow, i was looking at the tein flex's, and damn they are expensive...from their website, it was arond 1500.....lol, anybody have any comments on the basic's offered by tein?

SexPanda · 07-13-2007, 10:14 PM

NISMO makes some coilovers for the S13. There reasonable too. Im not sure where to get them, I havent really done much with my suspension yet, seeing as how im broke sh*t. http://www.hopupracing.com/suspension3.html they have an ok selection. Tien, tanbabe, megan.... check it out.

d*star180 · 07-14-2007, 12:25 AM

I went with stance for many reasons.
1. ALOT of experienced drivers in the Midwest have used them extensively in competition.
2. THeir home is right in my backyard and they offer excellent tech support in my area, if i have any problems i just drive to Touge Factory and they take care of it asap.
3. THey go as low if not lower than most coilovers available in the US right now. THis is important when your on failass 15's.
4. The reviews ive read about them were very good, and alot of dudes i were switching to Stance from stuff like, Tein SD, SilkRoad, JIC, so the comparisons were legit comparisons against known brands by experienced drivers......i could go on and on...................ill stop now...

JDM Kid 510 · 07-14-2007, 01:22 AM

Endless Zeal Coilover.
Teins .
Stance.

MrChow · 07-14-2007, 02:37 AM

I'm looking to get some coilover really soon now. At this point in time I'm looking at:
KTS - a lot of good reviews and comments about it. The price is hella low. SPL ftw.
Stances - same + a lil more. no SPL.
or/maybe Apexi - well yeah... I read a lot about there coilover overs. Not cheap...

Anyways read up and research a lot before you buy something for you car. That's what I do at least.

articdragon192 · 07-14-2007, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgtdream

Wow, i was looking at the tein flex's, and damn they are expensive...from their website, it was arond 1500.....lol, anybody have any comments on the basic's offered by tein?

I ran Flexes on my car. They are quality coilovers. But they are built for comfort, so don't expect super aggressive coilover action. They also go super low. I was tucking my 15s at one point, lol. They rode awesome. People wouldn't believe they were coilovers because the ride was so smooth.

Bushido · 07-14-2007, 07:53 AM

KTS or Stance for me. They are the only relatively cheap, quality coils that will clear 9.5 +15 up front.

cgtdream · 07-14-2007, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articdragon192

I ran Flexes on my car. They are quality coilovers. But they are built for comfort, so don't expect super aggressive coilover action. They also go super low. I was tucking my 15s at one point, lol. They rode awesome. People wouldn't believe they were coilovers because the ride was so smooth.

For the price i guess so...but it is right around what i want right now...thanks.....

JesusFreakDrifter · 07-22-2007, 02:14 PM

so what is the longest someone has gone before needing to rebuild any of these coilovers from rigorous or semi-rig use. and which companies beside stance have tech support in the US. I know JIC doesn't offer rebuild services here, so that why i ask.

pl'ss13 · 07-22-2007, 02:23 PM

Try PoweredByMax!!!!!!

Ian · 07-22-2007, 02:25 PM

I love my STANCE GR+

timlush · 07-22-2007, 02:25 PM

Where is the cheapest place to get Stance?

07-13-2007, 02:38 PM	#62
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	Eh saving up is cool, but if it gets in the way of you DRIVING (and I mean this more as a driving drifting tracks thing) it's bad. If you're seeing events pop up all summer and saying "well I gotta have wheels and suspension first", fuck, that sucks, because the enjoyment you get out of those wheels or suspension isn't going to mean jack squat if you passed up on DRIVING. That's like buying a Ferrari and putting it in the garage because now you can't afford to fix it if it breaks. Sometimes it's okay to get stuff that WORKS and isn't baller ass product if it means you can goto 2 more drift events with the money you saved and you still can drive the same. I mainly apply this philosophy to wheels and aerodynamics. Neither really affects your performance, but both can be incredibly expensive if you want to buy legit parts. Back on topic: Me, I bought Silkroad / Section RM/A8's. They are the first and only coilover I've had (and I'm a shitty driver), so take my words with a grain of salt, but I love them. I daily drove my car for 2 years on them, and have attended numerous events with them, and they are still buttery smooth, but not sloppy at ALL. Super durable, which is good because if one of them blows I have to ship them to Japanland to get them rebuilt. And, My car is slammed with tons of room in rear to go and I could probably pull a collar up front and be on the floor tucking 17"s. Best feature PERIOD: 8 way adjustable. FUCK YEAH. No more remembering "OH SHIT am I on 15 or 16 in the front, oh fuck fuck shit", 8 clicks. Done. Each click is NOTICEABLE in your driving. You can feel the change. Wow. Criticisms: -Of course that they need to be rebuilt out of the country, very long and difficult process. -They are a tad expensive, about 1200$ if you can get a hookup. -And you have to make sure the bolts on the spindle are tight as shit, they are a lower camber adjustment and if they come loose your whole spindle will pivot and wobble like a mad man. Ask me how I know. -Collars siezed on me once, and they are a pretty lightweight aluminum so you can't beat the shit out of them to get them loose, but a can of PB Blast got them spinning again. And to the guy that says you have to sacrifice ride comfort for performance, wrong. My coilovers are smooth as butter on the streets (pot holes and such are rough, but I've felt way worse) and when I goto the track I dial a couple notches in the rear and we're brain rattling stiff. Not that I like that setting, I run about 4 or 5 in rear and 3 up front. Smooth drifting > feeling like a "race car" stiff but getting no traction because your whole car is vibrating all of the energy out of it. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

07-13-2007, 02:46 PM	#63
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I think my car handles better on tein springs and stock shocks with braces than some of the cars ive driven with shitty coilovers _cheap- or even meagens... __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

07-13-2007, 02:54 PM	#64
drifting_changed_mylife Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RICHMONDHILL QUEENS Posts: 401 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what do u guys think about d2's have any of you guys fucked around with them??? __________________ your neg reps match my avitar.... keep em commin

07-13-2007, 04:24 PM	#67
*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	Everyone knows stiffer is better, It's like hopscotch... ...hop, skip, drift... __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

07-13-2007, 05:00 PM	#68
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'm going to develop a Coilover called 'Super Hypermax Drift Spec R14 EDC3000'. It'll have 18kg front and 16kg rear spring rates, and 128 way adjustable dampeners. It'll be pink and black with rainbow flake. I'll have a little anime or monster character, it's on all the packaging and key chains and shit. I'll make a MILLION dollars. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

07-13-2007, 02:58 PM	#65
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theyre about as good as they cost

07-13-2007, 05:06 PM	#69
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	why stop there just make it a solid steel beam that only looks like a coilover infinite spring rate = mad tyte dori action and your profit margin will be huge, since theres no need for complicated and useless shockers and springettes or whatever those things are.

07-13-2007, 05:51 PM	#72
SiI40sx BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bass bumpin, mind trippin Age: 38 Posts: 3,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SiI40sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My the pick is be stance

07-13-2007, 09:15 PM	#73
pl'ss13 Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 38 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Friend of mine told me that if you really into Touge Run and use as daily driver go with Tein Flex... Everyone have their 240sx set-up for Touge Run and Daily drive??

07-13-2007, 09:41 PM	#75
cgtdream Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nowhere Age: 39 Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Wow, i was looking at the tein flex's, and damn they are expensive...from their website, it was arond 1500.....lol, anybody have any comments on the basic's offered by tein? __________________ Juicy slayin aint easy, but dammit somebody has to do it!!!

07-13-2007, 10:14 PM	#76
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NISMO makes some coilovers for the S13. There reasonable too. Im not sure where to get them, I havent really done much with my suspension yet, seeing as how im broke sh*t. http://www.hopupracing.com/suspension3.html they have an ok selection. Tien, tanbabe, megan.... check it out.

07-14-2007, 12:25 AM	#77
d*star180 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I went with stance for many reasons. 1. ALOT of experienced drivers in the Midwest have used them extensively in competition. 2. THeir home is right in my backyard and they offer excellent tech support in my area, if i have any problems i just drive to Touge Factory and they take care of it asap. 3. THey go as low if not lower than most coilovers available in the US right now. THis is important when your on failass 15's. 4. The reviews ive read about them were very good, and alot of dudes i were switching to Stance from stuff like, Tein SD, SilkRoad, JIC, so the comparisons were legit comparisons against known brands by experienced drivers......i could go on and on...................ill stop now... __________________ IG: DARKSQUADNIGHTMARE DARK*SQUAD. SINCE 2005.

07-14-2007, 01:22 AM	#78
JDM Kid 510 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area Age: 38 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Endless Zeal Coilover. Teins . Stance.

07-14-2007, 07:53 AM	#81
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	KTS or Stance for me. They are the only relatively cheap, quality coils that will clear 9.5 +15 up front. __________________

07-22-2007, 02:14 PM	#83
JesusFreakDrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so what is the longest someone has gone before needing to rebuild any of these coilovers from rigorous or semi-rig use. and which companies beside stance have tech support in the US. I know JIC doesn't offer rebuild services here, so that why i ask.

07-22-2007, 02:23 PM	#84
pl'ss13 Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 38 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try PoweredByMax!!!!!!

07-22-2007, 02:25 PM	#86
timlush Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Where is the cheapest place to get Stance?