Hey guys, my FD's suspension is in need of replacing, but unfortunately the funds are not in that part of the car right now(right now my engine and trans are about to be rebuilt) I heard that the Tein Basic coilovers were not a bad setup for $800 but I also have seen in my research that they tend to be very bouncy. I like a smooth ride that can handle turns well with responsive steering. I mostly drive on the street but tend to take corners fast so I don't want anything too soft. You guys know of any coilover setups that are pretty good and meeting that criteria for less then or around 1000 bucks?

 

https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/pettit-racing-trak-pro-coilover-kit-890591/

 

If your interested, I have a set of HKS hipermax performer coilovers, 10k front and rear so not too stiff for the streets. They were $2400 new, this set has 6000 miles on them, priced at $1100. If you don't go used, I don't think you have to many quality options for a $1000 other then the Apexi EXV coilovers.

For that money, you may be just better with struts and springs.

 

Look into buddy club they are under $1000

 

For that price range, take a look at the Tokico HTS shock/spring combo:

http://www.raceinspired.com/p-6719-t...1993-1996.aspx

 

"with struts and springs."

there are no struts on an FD

 

Some really good suggestions on the table now, haha now I have more to think about... But I noticed that a lot of these have "infinite" adjustments or up to "32" ways adjustments on some of these?!?!? Why do I need all those adjustments? Is it better to have all that leeway?

 

koni yellows

 

+1 on an upgrade to the very good basic setup.
A good option: just change the shocks. Add some koni yellows (sport), and run them on full soft, or try a set of Bilsteins. Replace worn mounting bits while you are there.

If you want to lower the car, you will need stiffer springs to keep from bottoming out, which will make it ride stiffer. This will likely be better than cheap coilovers.

Why do you want coilovers? They do have some advantages for adjustability, and setups for track use, but this is not a cheap endeavor.

 

Meant to say shock*

 

That is a good option that is very well priced.

Another option is some new Konis and fresh upper shock mounts paired with the springs of your choice.

Hard to beat these two options for good riding suspension setup.

 

koni yellows! konis are smooooth

i run koni race shocks with 9/7 springs in my FC, and it rides way better than any other coilovers ive experianced.

 

I just picked up a set of stance gr+ coilovers. They are 15 way adjustable dampening, and hav 12k front and 12k rear. I paid 1100 shipped for them new.
-Andrew

 

^^^ whered u get them from!?!?!

cheapest... apexi exv for about 856+ shipping...

or for a little more which seem to be a biggg hit lately are the stance gr+

 

I got the from vex motorsports. I made them an offer on eBay, but the also have a web store (http://www.vexmotorsports.com). A guy named Fong was very helpfull.
-Andrew

 

I just picked up a set of NEW Stance GR+ 3 ways on ebay for 1200. Keep your eyes open, good deals will come along.

 

I just bought a set of used greddy s coil overs on bay for 750. Very good ride Had to crank the level almost all the way up to get them as stiff as I wanted. But still very nice ride makes the jic's on my m3 feel hard as hell. I will probably add some preload to add firmness. On soft setting it was a unbelievably smooth ride. Had I not got these I would have been trying to bid snipe on those gr3+

 

preload does nothing for "firmness". when will this die?