least expensive coilovers
02-26-03, 05:21 PM
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least expensive coilovers
whats the least expensive ones on the market. I don't really care about the ride, but i want at least 2 inch drop or more, because i am riding on 16 inch eneikis with 40 profile toyo proxies. and the gap between my wheel and fender is pretty bad.
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K2RD's I think are the cheapest., Ground Control a close second, Tein 'HA' third. I think the GC's only do a 1.5" drop. I don't know about drop on the others. I don't know what JAC's are, but I think I'd like to find out. 
If you're just looking to lower the ride, lowering springs might meet your criteria. Mazdatrix says that racingbeat springs lower the car 1" and they also sell a strut top that will lower the front of the car 3/4".
If you're just looking to lower the ride, lowering springs might meet your criteria. Mazdatrix says that racingbeat springs lower the car 1" and they also sell a strut top that will lower the front of the car 3/4".
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02-27-03, 03:55 PM
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With some planning and a trip to your local circle track race shop you can build your own set of slip over coil over suspension for under $150.00.
The threaded sleves are usually sold in 8" lengths and will need to be cut/shaped to fit.
The threaded colars that screw on the sleves come in standard sizes for the sleves and probably come packaged with the same size upper purches.
The 2.5" or 2.25" springs are produced by many different companies in every length and weight you can imagine. They sell anywhere from $30 to $70 each.
Beyond the sleves, colars, purches and springs you will need some machine work and some assorted bushings. A buddy of mine put together a set for his Miata like this and I think his total cost was around $125.00
The threaded sleves are usually sold in 8" lengths and will need to be cut/shaped to fit.
The threaded colars that screw on the sleves come in standard sizes for the sleves and probably come packaged with the same size upper purches.
The 2.5" or 2.25" springs are produced by many different companies in every length and weight you can imagine. They sell anywhere from $30 to $70 each.
Beyond the sleves, colars, purches and springs you will need some machine work and some assorted bushings. A buddy of mine put together a set for his Miata like this and I think his total cost was around $125.00
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02-27-03, 04:28 PM
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Hmmm, I guess I thought K2rd sold GC, perhaps I'm wrong. As far as drop is concerened really the frame rail is the limit. With GC's you can do whatever you want ride height wise... you may sacrifice performance though. You can get shorter springs in addition to the threaded perch which will allow virtually any ride height.
As for raising the ground clearnace I don't see why not., but I'd have to look more closely at my current GC setup. You do want to be sure to correct for the camber issues induced with any ride height change.
As for raising the ground clearnace I don't see why not., but I'd have to look more closely at my current GC setup. You do want to be sure to correct for the camber issues induced with any ride height change.
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Originally posted by ThePartsTrader
With some planning and a trip to your local circle track race shop you can build your own set of slip over coil over suspension for under $150.00.
With some planning and a trip to your local circle track race shop you can build your own set of slip over coil over suspension for under $150.00.
