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Old 09-14-07, 06:55 PM
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What type of coilovers should I get for my FD

I was hoping to get some advice from you guys about which suspension set-up I should go with.
1. Megan
2. Nex
3. Ground Control with Tokico's
4. Ground Control with Koni's

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Old 09-17-07, 11:55 AM
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Anyone?

Well thanks for all the input people, I know I'm not an active poster here but I am still learning, and advice would be appreciated.

thanks, Tony
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ground control with konis is the best setup you have there,

then second option would be Stance's
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none of those!

get the Apexi N1 32 way adjustable dampers.

Just ordered my set off of ebay for a pretty good deal. Same price as rx7store but i know that i am getting them in a week rather than maybe never with rx7store.
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Question is what do you plan on doing with the car and what is your budget...Street/Drag/Road Race/ or just for looks/ $$$?
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Coilovers and street use dont mix well. A coilover is usually a solid mounted system, the factory rubber insulators are not used and every bump, clunk and vibration can now be felt. If you use a lowering spring with a good shock (Tokico
5 way adj.) non coilover is a great street set up. You wont loose drive ability and get the benefit of a performance shock/spring.
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stance.

reasonably priced (compared to tien and etc) and fantastic. I've heard nothing bad about them.
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GC with Konis is a good autocross/track day setup, and the Konis can be modified to be double-adjustable. I would second 01racing on coilovers being a poor choice for the street - or even the track if you're not going to cornerweight the car. Doing them for bling/lowering is a waste for street use, some good lowering springs will give better ride and street performance with less trade-offs.
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Thank you ppl! ok one last question. I have 235/35zr19 tires. I don't want them to rub the fenders, inside wheels wells plastic I don't care about. Does anyone know what the drop should be then?
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Originally Posted by rx speed
Thank you ppl! ok one last question. I have 235/35zr19 tires. I don't want them to rub the fenders, inside wheels wells plastic I don't care about. Does anyone know what the drop should be then?
i dropped my fd 1 inch and it was perfect. i wouldnt do more then 2 inchs.. my suggestion with a suspension is tein SS struts with the 1inch lowering springs
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just go with tein coilovers...not a huge lose in driving comfort like some people say
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Originally Posted by Canadian_jdm7
just go with tein coilovers...not a huge lose in driving comfort like some people say
Spring rates play a major part in ride quality. I'd go for Tein Flex coil-overs. Compared to other coilovers they have a more suitable spring rate for street.
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