Listing of ALL FC3S Entry Level Coilovers
12-02-07, 07:28 PM
#103
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IMHO untill I've seen a shock dyno and have reports of them having good long term reliability then everything's crap.
I'm not going to spend $1k+ on something completely unknown. Most people on any of these forums have only ever experienced worn out stock stuff and then one aftermarket kit so they don't have any basis of comparison, so their reviews aren't all that useful at all.
I'm not going to spend $1k+ on something completely unknown. Most people on any of these forums have only ever experienced worn out stock stuff and then one aftermarket kit so they don't have any basis of comparison, so their reviews aren't all that useful at all.
12-03-07, 07:58 AM
#105
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
IMHO untill I've seen a shock dyno and have reports of them having good long term reliability then everything's crap.
I'm not going to spend $1k+ on something completely unknown. Most people on any of these forums have only ever experienced worn out stock stuff and then one aftermarket kit so they don't have any basis of comparison, so their reviews aren't all that useful at all.
I'm not going to spend $1k+ on something completely unknown. Most people on any of these forums have only ever experienced worn out stock stuff and then one aftermarket kit so they don't have any basis of comparison, so their reviews aren't all that useful at all.
12-03-07, 10:29 AM
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Some go stiffer drom there, especially if they're using really wide slicks, but that's the standard starting point and that's what I use on my car and it's plenty stiff for track use and doesn't punish me on rough roads. It's stiff, but perfectly liveable.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, stiffer doesn't equal better (not blindly anyway, there needs to be a reason why you want/need to be stiffer).
I've said it before and I'll say it again, stiffer doesn't equal better (not blindly anyway, there needs to be a reason why you want/need to be stiffer).
12-10-09, 03:03 PM
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i have owned tien jic and cusco all are junk just like the dude stated in the other thread almost all shocks from jap land are junk actually he stated crap, stance have some really good valving data sheets with coice of spring rate
12-12-09, 08:49 AM
#120
Id rather piece together a Ground Control Coilover then buy a D2.
12-12-09, 08:58 AM
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1. The vendors of this crap are the ones who are "noob bashing" by taking advantage of their ignorance and selling them crappy "entry level" coilovers for nearly the same price as a good set of coilovers.
2. I know that you didn't rezz the thread. My comment was a general statement which is unfortunately true.
While I realize that not everybody has a lot of money to spend on their car, it is my opinion that if you don't have $1050-1150 to spend on a decent Ground Control or ISC Racing setup, then you have no business spending $900 on cheapie junk coilovers unless you are more concerned about the color matching your car than you are about the actual performance value. Also, the overwhelming majority of forum members would be better off with a nice set of Racing Beat, KYB AGX, or Tokico dampers and light sport springs as opposed to a full coilover setup anyway. This is especially so because the money you save could go toward new suspension mounts and bushings which are badly needed yet usually overlooked by those who choose the cheapie coilover setup.
2. I know that you didn't rezz the thread. My comment was a general statement which is unfortunately true.
While I realize that not everybody has a lot of money to spend on their car, it is my opinion that if you don't have $1050-1150 to spend on a decent Ground Control or ISC Racing setup, then you have no business spending $900 on cheapie junk coilovers unless you are more concerned about the color matching your car than you are about the actual performance value. Also, the overwhelming majority of forum members would be better off with a nice set of Racing Beat, KYB AGX, or Tokico dampers and light sport springs as opposed to a full coilover setup anyway. This is especially so because the money you save could go toward new suspension mounts and bushings which are badly needed yet usually overlooked by those who choose the cheapie coilover setup.
12-12-09, 09:15 AM
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http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=41/CA=23
12-12-09, 06:55 PM
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If you want a warranty on parts, then buy from Ground Control. They warranty a lot of their parts, sometimes even dampers, so you may want to contact them for details.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=41/CA=23
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=41/CA=23
12-13-09, 05:09 PM
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im one of those noob's that wantrs cheapie coil overs but its cause im on a budget until i get my motor rebuilt im in the process of selling all of my old rc stuff to afford it lol whats the deal with the mk1 coils? anything thats completely horrible about them?