hey guys,

the suspension on my FD is getting pretty old so i am looking to replace them. i've done some research, reading diff reviews and articles. for my price range, i've come down to 3 choices.

-TEIN superstreet
-A'PEXi N1 ExV
-Stance Coilovers

the thing is, i've never ridden in a car that has any of these installed. so i dont know about the ride quality. i am going to be using the car as a weekend racer but i want some streetability as well.

my brother has the TEIN super streets w/ camber for his 180sx, but its not installed

please give me your 2 cents!

thanks,

Jeremy

 

Simple post I made about the "inexpensive" coilovers:

https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...15&postcount=5

 

The Apexi N1's use the same exact parts as Megan's the only real difference is the dampening, correct me if im wrong

 

that's an old internet myth

nobody has proven that

and saying that two shocks are the same except for the damping is like saying two people are the same except for their dna

 

Give this a read its good but don't get brain washed:
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/howard-colemans-fd-chassis-setup-723617/

 

Personally,

the Superstreet isn't comparable to the other 2.

I believe the Apexi and Stance are both monotube, whereas the SS is twin tube. The SS also causes a loss in suspension stroke when lowering the vehicle. This isn't a good thing.

i'd say choose between the Apexi and Stance. If you can fork out close to 1900.00 then get the Zeals and you won't have any concerns.

None of these coils will ride or last as long as the Zeal Function Xs coilovers.

If you can't spend a lot on coils it will probably be pretty stiff on the street but perform decent on the track.

rishie

 

Because the TEIN Flex got discontinued I went for the new Monoflex which I will be testing soon.

I would try to get some leftover FLEX if you can I never had any problem on any car with TEINs.

 

A lot of good things have been said about the new DG-5 coilovers. When my current custom built coilovers go (hopefully never) I will definitely be into these DG-5s. Forsberg, JTP, Tony, most of Driftalliance (except me) and most of the J-dudes in D1GP all run these DG-5s.

 

Discontinued? The site still lists them, and the Mono Flex was a replacement for the RA, and was meant as a step up from the Flex.

Try not to concern yourself too much with the whole mono tube, twin tube thing. It's not a good indication of damper quality, durability or damping. I've seen quite a few shock dyno plots and the Flex looks very good, outperforming many mono tubes. They're also proven to be very durable. Many experienced people run them and are very happy with them. They're what I use. Definetely reccomended.

 

You guys know the JDM spec FLEX monotubes are different from the US specs right? The JDM spec FLEX monotubes have a spring rate of 10KG F&R. The US specs use 14KG F & 12 KG R.

I agree with Black91n/a about the flexs.

 

stance is good i believe, good and affordable

 

Over here in Europe the Flex got discontinued and now only the Mono Flex gets sold normally. You can still get the Flex but its special order.

 

They'd better not do that here in North America, because they haven't yet come out with Mono Flex for the FC or a number of other cars. I think in Europe they use the Japanese spec ones, which are available for a much wider range of cars, whereas we get special damping and spring rates to suit the different road and track conditions here.

 

For some reason they give the US cars HIGHER spring rates...

 

I don't think they always do that, I think sometimes they go softer, but I'm not sure. Here in North America most people who buy coilovers have the rediculous notion that stiffer is better and if a coilover has "soft" spring rates then it must be crap (even though the "soft" rates are often many times stiffer than stock). The fact is at least 90% of coilover users have springs that are stiffer than is needed, so they suffer a worse ride quality, lower grip levels and increased wear and tear on the chassis, but that's what they want, so that's what they get.