which coilovers would you recomend for my FD
09-23-09, 07:47 AM
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which coilovers would you recomend for my FD
just flared my fenders so car looks high. I have the tein s tech springs dropped 1" but still looks high. but have bad experiences with coilovers in the past (not with my FD). see pics, think I need to drop it about 1" more what setup would you guys out there recommend.
much appreciated,
Lazaro
much appreciated,
Lazaro
Damn who flared them fenders for your??? LOL
09-23-09, 04:18 PM
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LOTS of options in that budget. IMO Tein is over-rated and you pay a hefty brand premium for their products, not saying they don't produce a quality product - but you can do better. For new under 2k, I would get the HKS coilovers, they are $1600 and you aren't going to do much better for a new set. Yes, HKS isn't exactly known for being cheap but they make a superior product IMO.
If you go used, you open up a TON of new options including Aragosta ($3500 MSRP), Ohlins PCV ($2800 MSRP), Quantum ( $3900 MSRP) etc. Zeal's are also another great option, they make coilovers for street applications to strictly track. Only downside is you run the risk of them needing an over-haul, but you are not going to get any better then the coilovers I just listed unless you go the Penske route which would be easily $5000+.
I will be personally running either Aragosta or Quantum's on my car - and my car only gets the best of the best.
If you go used, you open up a TON of new options including Aragosta ($3500 MSRP), Ohlins PCV ($2800 MSRP), Quantum ( $3900 MSRP) etc. Zeal's are also another great option, they make coilovers for street applications to strictly track. Only downside is you run the risk of them needing an over-haul, but you are not going to get any better then the coilovers I just listed unless you go the Penske route which would be easily $5000+.
I will be personally running either Aragosta or Quantum's on my car - and my car only gets the best of the best.
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09-24-09, 11:42 AM
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I wouldn't touch HKS or any other manufacturer that doesn't have a rebuild or repair facility here in the US.
Teins are a decent budget option. AutoRND here on the forum can probably help you out in your selection. He offers a few different options for different budgets.
https://www.rx7club.com/a-138/
Teins are a decent budget option. AutoRND here on the forum can probably help you out in your selection. He offers a few different options for different budgets.
https://www.rx7club.com/a-138/
09-24-09, 01:10 PM
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I wouldn't touch HKS or any other manufacturer that doesn't have a rebuild or repair facility here in the US.
Teins are a decent budget option. AutoRND here on the forum can probably help you out in your selection. He offers a few different options for different budgets.
https://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=138
Teins are a decent budget option. AutoRND here on the forum can probably help you out in your selection. He offers a few different options for different budgets.
https://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=138
So can Ohlins, Penske, Aragosta, and Endless.
09-24-09, 06:37 PM
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Not everyone needs "the best". Most of the time, they just need "better" than what they current have.
09-25-09, 02:03 AM
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If he grey marketed the item in, or didn't have the invoice.
When i worked at Tanabe/SSR we never warrantied items/serviced items that were "grey marketed" in. Think of it as trying to get my R32 GT-R serviced/warrantied at a Nissan dealership here.
It's not like HKS coilovers are some super secret coilover that is so hard to rebuild by any quality suspension shop or overhauling service.
Also, a lot has changed since 5 years of HKS being in the USA.
09-25-09, 04:07 AM
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Depends on many things.
If he grey marketed the item in, or didn't have the invoice.
When i worked at Tanabe/SSR we never warrantied items/serviced items that were "grey marketed" in. Think of it as trying to get my R32 GT-R serviced/warrantied at a Nissan dealership here.
It's not like HKS coilovers are some super secret coilover that is so hard to rebuild by any quality suspension shop or overhauling service.
Also, a lot has changed since 5 years of HKS being in the USA.
If he grey marketed the item in, or didn't have the invoice.
When i worked at Tanabe/SSR we never warrantied items/serviced items that were "grey marketed" in. Think of it as trying to get my R32 GT-R serviced/warrantied at a Nissan dealership here.
It's not like HKS coilovers are some super secret coilover that is so hard to rebuild by any quality suspension shop or overhauling service.
Also, a lot has changed since 5 years of HKS being in the USA.
This site only provides contact info for Belgium: http://www.aragosta-suspension.com/
09-27-09, 05:18 PM
#21
Cusco.. Cusco... Cusco...
I got these over 2 years ago used for 650.. and i havent had a single problem..
