choosing fd coilovers
08-08-10, 04:59 AM
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choosing fd coilovers
hi guys,
the last days i am trying to read the thread from the beggining so to understand what is going on with coilovers for the fd.
i want to follow Howards advise and instal coilovers with 8/6 or 10/8 springs.
for my research and my badget i ended at the below options:
1)tein flex
2)apexi N1 EXV
3)hks hipermax III
4)pettit racing stage II
But my main concern is the softer springs that I want. probably i will have to change springs in any of the above options.
I want 8/6 or10/8 rates max.as you know the market , can you please recommend one considering how difficult is to find springs at this rate?
i heard some " swift" springs. since i do not know anything about brands could you please help me?can i fit these softer springs to an APEXI or HKS maybe?
or maybe suggest another brand for springs?
is it advisable or it is best to use only same brand springs?
if i change the apexi springs , considering their good price , i will end to have same price with the tein flex. will this setup( apexi) be better than the tein flex?(is monotube better noticibly for a street car?maybe monotube works with hard spring only?)
are n1 better or worst than the flex?
the hks option is maybe out already since it is too expensive and i heard some complaints in the forum for some noises.
Yes the pettit seems to be the best choise but in a week now hey do not answer my emails. are they out of stock ? out of town?
the car is not a race car but i am thinking the best option for the same money. 1000-1500$
Thanks
achilles
the last days i am trying to read the thread from the beggining so to understand what is going on with coilovers for the fd.
i want to follow Howards advise and instal coilovers with 8/6 or 10/8 springs.
for my research and my badget i ended at the below options:
1)tein flex
2)apexi N1 EXV
3)hks hipermax III
4)pettit racing stage II
But my main concern is the softer springs that I want. probably i will have to change springs in any of the above options.
I want 8/6 or10/8 rates max.as you know the market , can you please recommend one considering how difficult is to find springs at this rate?
i heard some " swift" springs. since i do not know anything about brands could you please help me?can i fit these softer springs to an APEXI or HKS maybe?
or maybe suggest another brand for springs?
is it advisable or it is best to use only same brand springs?
if i change the apexi springs , considering their good price , i will end to have same price with the tein flex. will this setup( apexi) be better than the tein flex?(is monotube better noticibly for a street car?maybe monotube works with hard spring only?)
are n1 better or worst than the flex?
the hks option is maybe out already since it is too expensive and i heard some complaints in the forum for some noises.
Yes the pettit seems to be the best choise but in a week now hey do not answer my emails. are they out of stock ? out of town?
the car is not a race car but i am thinking the best option for the same money. 1000-1500$
Thanks
achilles
08-08-10, 02:15 PM
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hi,
thanks for the reply.
the only diference is that flex is double tube design. do you think it is important or one tube has to do with racing only?
thanks
thanks for the reply.
the only diference is that flex is double tube design. do you think it is important or one tube has to do with racing only?
thanks
08-08-10, 05:43 PM
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For the most part, there's not a lot of difference unless you are truly racing. Here's some info on the differences:
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/mono-tube-vs-twin-tube-shocks-coilovers-798034/
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/mono-tube-vs-twin-tube-shocks-coilovers-798034/
