i was thinking about trying to get some of these in the spring and was looking for some input... they look very high quality and seem like a good deal.

 

I was looking at those too. The spring rates are probably too stiff for the street at 12/12kg. Also, I heard they were made in the same factory as the Apexi EXV coilovers. There's comparisons all over the internet about those two if you do a quick search on google. They resemble each other a lot and have same spring rate, same design. Priced fairly cheap too! Tell me how they are if you pick them up.

I happened to find a good used set of Tein Flex's for cheap, so I got those instead.

 

[QUOTE=Quickfini]I was looking at those too. The spring rates are probably too stiff for the street at 12/12kg. Also, I heard they were made in the same factory as the Apexi EXV coilovers. There's comparisons all over the internet about those two if you do a quick search on google. They resemble each other a lot and have same spring rate, same design. Priced fairly cheap too! Tell me how they are if you pick them up.

I happened to find a good used set of Tein Flex's for cheap, so I got those instead.[/QUOT


I agree with ^^. I have the Apexi EXV and looking at the pictures they are alike except for the Apexi is color red. Spring rates and adjustability are the same. If you can get it below $950 new then that will be a good buy.

So far my experience with them has been pretty good even with the high spring rates, the ride is bearable.

 

actually the spring rates are 6kg front and 4kg rear. on the ones i saw on ebay...

yet meganracing.com says 12k. 12kg is insane...

 

wow. that is a ridiculous spring rate. i'd sooner go for the ground control coil overs with correct springs rates and use them with some koni or tokico shocks.

anyone know if they have any service facilities to repair them if they blow? friend of mine bought some HKS coil overs off ebay and wound up throwing them in the garbage when one of the shocks blew and he couldn't get it serviced in the US.

 

what is a 12kg/mm converted to lb/in ?

 

12 kg/mm = 670 lb/in = ridiculously stiff, especially at the rear. I hope you like oversteer. Hopefully, the mounting plates are constructed such that you could swap out the stock springs and replace them with softer Eibach ERS (or similar). I'm glad to see some one else besides me and a couple of others bringing up the serviceability issue.

I'm still surprised how popular coilovers are, given that almost no FD owner actually needs them.

 

why do you say that? are you a fan of the stock spring/ upgraded shock setup?

 

i know this isn't the same, bu i did own a megan racing turbo header/dp and a friend owned a n/a header and d/p from them with great success, outlasted my miata motor and still runnign on his with no cracks or warpage, i'm seeing and hearing megan racings stuff is pretty damn good quality. at least exhaust stuff is, i've seena few ppl with the cat backs. like i said, not the same subject but might be of some help as to quality. now serviceability is another issue on the shocks =-)


Los.

 

I'm still surprised how popular coilovers are, given that almost no FD owner actually needs them.[/QUOTE]

I was very close to installing my new GAB adjustables &RS*R race springs but when I added the cost including all new upper shock mounts it almost balanced out.

Plus I like the idea of adjusting height levels and damping since I sometimes switch from my 18" to 16" wheels (wheel diameters are slightly diff).

 

I agree that most FD owners don't need them... but don't you have a nice set of coilovers waiting to be installed on your car?

 

Nope, they're installed now!

I actually needed the coilovers -- I needed flexibility in ride height, the ability to swap spring rates, a truly integrated damper/spring (like the Zeals), and guess what -- my car actually sees 10-12 track events a year!

 

i plan on my car seeing autocross 4-5 times this season, definitely no road races..

how well off would i be with just some konis and the stock springs?

 

Are you actually trying to be competitive or just keeping your skills in shape?

Ask DamonB how effective you can be with Konis and stock springs....

 

well obviously i dont want to go out there and do **** poor. i'll hopefully be on race tires after a couple of events just to see if i can get any faster, but no, i wont be in a points race or anything like that...

 

Hmm... and what was on your car before you installed the B6s? I cant seem to remember..

Seriously though, shoot me a PM about those if theyre still available.

 

ah you guys are bitches, i have 16KG's front and rear in my car and it's fine

 

 

I talked with Apexi last week and you can order a set of N1 springs at different rates if you want; about $55 each. They told me that the valving inside does make a difference and that they were intended for the street.

I've finally put together the engine and should be up and running soon, so I'll let you know how they really feel.

 

I am probibly going to get the Megan coilovers, I do not have any of their products on my car, but I have only heard good things about them. That, and I have seen those coilovers go for $800 still new in the box on Ebay, gota love Ebay. I need a set of coilovers, well actuall the pillowball mounts, mine are shot.

 

you know what? for ***** and grins i'ma check my Credit card, if i got the money i'll buy em today or tomorrw. i'll hit you up when i receieve them how they fit/look/ride =-)


Los

 

any new news about these... i want a pair!

 

Really, I haven't heard anything good or bad about them. I wouldn't believe everything you read on a forum anyway.

It is still $800 bucks. That ain't cheap. Stock Pillowballs go for $60 each new. Those and a set of Eibachs, H&Rs, Teins, RSR springs on a set of stock shocks and you'll be good to go with a good handling car that doesn't skip over bumps. Plus ride comfort isn't compromised.

 

So did anyone actually buy and install these? I am thinking about getting some but I am afraid of the 12KG. I have tein stech now and they are way to soft. How harsh is 12kg frt and rear?

 

What shocks are you using with the S-Tech? It the shocks that make the difference (hence why you see "adjustable" shocks).