v8eater

What do you think about HKS hypermax2 for the streets. How does it compare with the other coilovers that are offered? Some one stated it does not have hight adjustment. Are they any pros for this coilover?

rynberg

I don't understand what HKS was thinking when it designed those coilovers:

*they use progressive rate springs
*they have the same spring rate front and rear (450/450)

These coilovers will likely oversteer pretty badly at the track, not to mention the progressive rate springs. On top of that, they cost a LOT of money -- $2000.

The Tein Flex and JIC FLT-A2 are far better designed coilovers with more appropriate spring rates, and they cost a LOT less -- Tein Flex = $1350, JIC FLT-A2=$1550.

v8eater

what do you mean by progessive rate springs? How would they do for streets? The reason Im asking is I bought a set for 1200 and wonder if it was a wast of my money? actualy I want to raise my car a little above stock becuase of my fender getting caught on the tire.

rynberg

I would sell the coilovers and get something better. You should be able to break even on them.

Two things:

*I don't know of any coilovers that allow you to raise the height higher than stock, which you wouldn't want to do for any number of reasons.

*You have a serious problem with your car if you are rubbing with the stock suspension. Are you still running the stock wheels/tires?

v8eater

I forgot to tell you I have the gab shocks with eibach springs and this is on a FD. and I thought I had a good set of coilovers. Every time I buy something its not worth the money. I bought them because every body was talking about them.

rynberg

Well, that's your first mistake. I guarantee most of the people buying coilovers are not doing it because they track the car. A lot of people just like to have mods so they can say they have mods.

Do a little more research so you can decide if a mod if really right for you instead of just following the crowd -- too often the crowd resembles lemmings....

What wheel/tire combination are you running?

v8eater

Well I guess my first mistake was when I bought the rims for my car. Not knowing nothing about rim size and off set, I bought some works rozax rims 17x9 in the front and 17x10 in the rear. Tires were already mounted on the rims the size are 225 45 front and 255 40 in the rear. when I come in my drive way it catches the fender. I havent tried to do any hard cornnering. The only thing I know about the off set is 114.3 off 45. this was on the rear wheel.

rynberg

It's most likely your wheel offset/size that's causing the majority of the problem. However, with any lowering, it's possible to catch the fender lip if you don't enter a steep driveway correctly.

I think this is mostly a matter of bad wheel choice and learning how to enter driveways correctly.

Aristo

iTrader: (8)

I once had a conversation with HKS on this, and apparently this statement doesnt apply to the FD specific coilovers.

DrPJM1

V8Eater:
get rid of the wheels and the Hypermax both, you need to start fresh or you will be compounding the problems associated with your erroneous choices.

GoRacer

iTrader: (2)

You can replase the springs instead of selling and buying a different brand. There's nothing wrong with HKS. Progressive is fine for street use but I would go softer in the rear (350lbs).

You should not be catching in the front with 9's and +45. I think you need an accurate alignment specifically for 17" wheels and not the stock 16" ones. You may now have to roll your fenders since they were pulled allready.

I'll trade you my JIC SF1's with 10kg/8kg if you like it stiff and don't want to mess with dampening adjustements.

v8eater

I think I am more confused then ever. Now you all say the HKS damper are not good and some say yes they are. are the HKS damper not for street use?

v8eater

How do you have 107 views and only 11 posts and half of them came from me? what are people doing rubber necking?

v8eater

ok I found out that the off set on the front is 38 so why is the front catching the fender?

rynberg

Well, that would be why. +38 is WAY too low for a 9" wide wheel up front. You should be running closer to +45 to +50. Your wheels are 1/4" to 1/2" farther out than is desirable. I suggest you either roll your fenders or, PREFERABLY, sell your current setup and get wheels that properly fit.

v8eater

Some one was telling me you can not adjust camber on a FD is that true? and if you can what is the proper camber adjust ment for 17 inch rims

rynberg

You can adjust ANYTHING on an FD...check your PMs.