.... The coilover thread

[OutToWinPAHC]

Because coilover questions, photo request, and opinion threads start daily I figured we would start a dedicated coilover thread. So in an effort to eliminate how low does these go, what brand are these, how do you like your XXXX coilovers let post these here.

So please post in this basic format, then ask question and post replies in here.
Chassis? S13
Brand? BC Racing
Type? Type BR
Design? Monotube, pillow ball
Spring rates? 8/6KG
Dampening? 30 way
Preloaded? Yes
Helper springs? No
Rebuild-able? Yes
Sold individually? Yes
How long have you used your current coilover? Since March 2010
How is the vehicle used? Pleasure / drag / autocross
Happy with height options? Yep
How do you like the ride? Hated it at first, then found some dampening setting I like.
How much did they set you back? $950 new from Elite JDM

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[tEknoS13]

This seems like an interesting thread. However, I can already see ranting and e-battles about cheap coilovers and people talking about having REAL coilovers. The same "save your money and buy REAL coilovers" bs. But who am I to say anything right..? Right.......... GO!

[mRodiek]

Not because its not "Technical" but made to be informative. A chance for people too see options on their chassis in a wide range.

I think the technical aspect is debatable, but nonetheless I think its a really good idea for a thread. We should also include a link to the wheel thread that turned out so well.

[Wretched]

it won't get out of hand if it's setup like the wheel thread...this should not be a chat thread and all useless posts should be deleted. Just post your setup and move on. just a thought.

[Tyler]

Chassis? S13Brand? KTSType? sc damper system bDesign Inverted Monotube, pillow ballSpring rates? 8/6KGDampening? 15 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? NoRebuildable? YesSold individually? IDKHow long have you used your current coilover? 1.5 years, bought used thoHow is the vehicle used? track drift dutyHappy with height options? yeah, i could go about 2 inches lower How do you like the ride? its fine, track onlyHow much did they set you back $900 used but rebuilt from a local shop.

[s13k1d]

Chassis? S13Brand? megan racingType? street series Design? Inverted Monotube, pillow ballSpring rates? 8/6KGDampening? 32 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? NoRebuildable? YesSold individually? no?How long have you used your current coilovers? 3 months but have done about 13k miles since ive got them.How is the vehicle used? daily driverHappy with height options? yeah, and still can go lowerHow do you like the ride? its pretty good.How much did they set you back? me 200 from a friend

[extreme]

this is my car no too happy cuz coilover are too stiff right now im llooking to buy new ones any suggestion on other brand ?street friendly

Chassis? S13Brand? tein super driftType? Design Spring rates? help with infoDampening? 16 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs?Rebuildable? idkSold individually? YesHow long have you used your current coilover?6 monthsHow is the vehicle used? daily drivenHappy with height options? etcHow do you like the ride? not happy too stiff /looking to sell them or tradeHow much did they set you back idk?

[nevertheless]

Chassis? S13Brand? StanceType? AL + Pro Design? Inverted Monotube, pillow ballSpring rates? 8/6KGDampening? 15 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? YesRebuildable? YesSold individually? no?How long have you used your current coilovers? 1 year maybe 7k on them.How is the vehicle used? daily driverHappy with height options? yeah, and still plan to go lower.How do you like the ride? I love it.How much did they set you back? 1,200 from Intensepower

[mrgreeneyes]

Finally, OTW made a thread i LIKE!

Chassis? S13 Brand? Parts Shop Max Type? Gen 1 Design Monotube, pillow ball Spring rates? 10/8KG (swapping to 8/6 soon) Dampening? 10 way Preloaded? No need to Helper springs? Nope Rebuildable? No need to Sold individually? Individual dampers are $100... How long have you used your current coilover? 2+ years How is the vehicle used? daily driven/slid/gripped/beat Happy with height options? hell yeah, going 1" lower than the pics in a week or so, i can literally lay frame if i needed to. How do you like the ride? not for nancy's thats for sure How much did they set you back $1000 new from PSM

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Chassis? S13Brand? Parts Shop MaxType? Gen 1.5Design Monotube, pillow ballSpring rates? 10/8KG Dampening? 10 wayPreloaded? No need toHelper springs? LOL noRebuildable? No need to. spare dampers are $100Sold individually? No, they're not always easy to get a hold ofHow long have you used your current coilover? About 8 monthsHow is the vehicle used? daily driven with the occasional track event and clutch kick on the street... I mean uhhh...Happy with height options? yeah. I don't even need a pignose lip with the factory springs. if I want I'll buy shorter springs and the frame will be on the ground before the wheels will.How do you like the ride? I love it. granted, I have stock rubber bushings all around so that takes up a lot of the biteHow much did they set you back $1000

Maxed out without removing collars.

[OutToWinPAHC]

MGE, I dont make many threads is why lol

I considered the PBM's with the 8/6 springs for my use. Why are you going to the softer springs?

[OutToWinPAHC]

extreme

The Tein Super drift are a -10/8KG spring rateTwin Tube internal construction with pillow ball mount16 way dampening

Perhaps a 8/6KG coilover would be better for you, a little less stiff.

[Demonspeed]

MGE, what is your tire setup? you seem to have the lowest s13 that has PBM's

[Ter240sx]

Chassis? RPS13Brand? StanceType? GR+ProDesign? idk?Spring rates? idk?Dampening? idk?Preloaded? YesHelper springs? idk?Rebuildable? idk?Sold individually? noHow long have you used your current coilover? 4 monthsHow is the vehicle used? daily driven, but currently sitting in garage waiting for new clutchHappy with height options? yeah i can go way low or super high also the adjustable camber is cool.How do you like the ride? they are coilovers after all, its never gonna be like a Lexus. but i can take on/off ramps at +70mph confidently and drifting is very easy and predictable now. How much did they set you back? $1,400ish through enjuku racing

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Not that its any of my business, but shouldnt this be in the suspension part of the forum?

There's probably a 9:1 odds that if a normal member created this thread in 240gen, that it would be locked almost immediately by you or moved to the Wheels and Tires/Brakes and Suspension forum.

Just sayin.

[OutToWinPAHC]

I just clicked the turtles link.... fail

[usdm_180sx]

Chassis? RPS13Brand? Kei OfficeType? XRDesign? Inverted MonotubeSpring rates? 9k/7kDampening? YesPreloaded? YesHelper springs? NoRebuildable? MaybeSold individually? NoHow long have you used your current coilover? 2 yearsHow is the vehicle used? semi daily drivenHappy with height options? Yes they go LOWHow do you like the ride? A little stiffer than stock, but very well damped. The car will not get unsettled during high speed turns on uneven surfaces, even dips!How much did they set you back? $600 craigslist NIB! $2000 brand new when they were made

[ZX88]

Chassis? RPS13Brand? K-sportType? slide kontrol pro IIDesign? Inverted MonotubeSpring rates? 9k/7kDampening? Yes 16wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? NoRebuildable? yesSold individually? maybeHow long have you used your current coilover? 4 yearsHow is the vehicle used? semi daily driven, drift Happy with height options? Yes they go pretty lowHow do you like the ride? Rides ok. pretty harsh and bouncyHow much did they set you back? $500 NIB!

next set up: dmax or PSM.



still have about 1 cm in the front by removing collars and about 1.5 inches in the rear left.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Chassis? S13Brand? BC RacingType? Type BRDesign Monotube, pillow ballSpring rates? 8/6KGDampening? 30 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? NoRebuildable? YesSold individually? YesHow long have you used your current coilover? 2 days on the groundHow is the vehicle used? hardley ever, cruiser / trackHappy with height options? Gotta adjust it, they can go much much lowerHow do you like the ride? SmoothHow much did they set you back $950 new from Elite JDM

[poshatch]

Chassis? S13Brand? teinType? HE winding mastersDesign? dual tube, pillow ballSpring rates? 9kg/7kg?Dampening? 24 wayPreloaded? minimalHelper springs? NoRebuildable? YesSold individually? dont think so, but sureHow long have you used your current coilover? 6 monthsHow is the vehicle used? daily driver and driftHappy with height options? perfect for 17s, not so bad with 16sHow do you like the ride? pretty freaking lowHow much did they set you back? 750 used with 6k on them from a local guy

despite the hate on dual tube, these perform quite nicely

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[bllabong89]

Even though my coilovers aren't that good, I will still post them up since no one has an S14 yet... Chassis? S14Brand? TeinType? BasicDesign? Twin TubeSpring rates? 6KG/6KGDampening? N/A. HEIGHT ONLYPreloaded? N/AHelper springs? NoRebuildable? YesSold individually? Possibly from Dealer/DistributorHow long have you used your current coilover? 6 MonthsHow is the vehicle used? DD and DriftHappy with height options? Could be lower but they are entry levelHow do you like the ride? Kinda low but not too low. Something driveable on the streetHow much did they set you back? $450 on Craigslist

[bllabong89]

Here is a link from TEIN for S14's with pictures and infohttp://www.tein.com/tech_info/p06.html

[ashibah83]

Chassis? S13Brand? Stance Type? GR+Design: Inverted Monotube, pillow ballSpring rates? 8/6KGDampening? 16 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? NoRebuildable? YesSold individually? unknownHow long have you used your current coilover? 2 yearsHow is the vehicle used? daily driven, occasional track dutyHappy with height options? yesHow do you like the ride? muc more harsh than stock, still very bearableHow much did they set you back $1100 new from Enjuku Racing

an older pic with smaller tires and a little higherthe coils themselves

[Broadfield]

Chassis? S13Brand? CuscoType? Zero 2E'sDesign? Pillow ballSpring rates? 7/5KGDampening? 5 wayPreloaded? YesHelper springs? YesRebuild-able? YesSold individually? YesHow long have you used your current coilover? 4 yearsHow is the vehicle used? Daily drivenHappy with height options? Rear yes, front no. I removed the main lower collar and now I am out of threads. I would still like to go a little lower in the front, then lower the rear to match.How do you like the ride? Unbelievable. The best riding coilover I have ever owned.... and I have owned a lot.How much did they set you back? They retail for $2250

Description: http://www.napsusa.com/zero2e.htm

[S14toRPS13]

Chassis- RPS13/RMS13Brand- StanceType- GR+Design- Inverted Monotube, pillowball uppermount, front adjustable camber platesSpring rates- 8kg/6kgDampening- 15 wayPreloaded- YesHelper springs- NoRebuildable- I've heard yes, but haven't verified for myselfSold individually- Not that I know ofHow long have you used your current coilover- 3 1/2 yearsHow is the vehicle used- Daily, occasional trackHappy with height options- Yes and can still go a lot lowerHow do you like the ride- Had Eibach sportlines with KYB shocks before I installed the coilvers. Ride is not much stiffer than before, but with a very noticeble decrease in bodyrollHow much did they set you back- About $1100 from Enjukuracing back in 2006

[nismobenzo]

i dont know alot about my coils but here ya go

Chassis? S13 Brand? CX-Racing Type n/a Design Monotube Spring rates? Front 12kg / Rear 10kg Dampening? 32 Step Damper Preloaded? no? Helper springs? No? Rebuildable? dont know Sold individually? No How long have you used your current coilover? 2 weeks How is the vehicle used? daily driven Happy with height options? super low in rears,working on fronts-still pretty low How do you like the ride? super stiff so i gota be careful over bumps How much did they set you back 550 from CX-Racings ebay account and my sig shows how low they go also

i wished my fronts went lower-some of you are saying you removed some of those rings to get that little bit lower?? mine has 3..how many do you NEED?

[tEknoS13]

I believe you can removed the two lower ones, but the one right undereath the spring you do need..... Its kinda supporting the spring lol. I would probably just remove the last one, IF needed.

[nismobenzo]

thanks but im pretty sure i can go lower..i put them as low as they go before i put them on the car so it should be able to go lower..ill do that once i get my new wheels..riding slammed on stock wheels doesnt look great

[jessetang]

Chassis: S14Brand: Function and FormType: Type IIDesign: Twin tube shock, pillow ballSpring rates: 8/6KGDampening: 32 wayPreloaded: YesHelper spring:? NoRebuildable: No ideaSold individually: New shocks are $75 each shippedHow long have you used your current coilover: 3 monthsHow is the vehicle used: daily driven, spirit driving on twist roadsHappy with height options: they go way lower than I needed. I damage the frame rails from setting too low and too hardHow do you like the ride: I ride on too many bumpy roads, maybe fine tuning them will be better...How much did they set you back: ~$1k new from most stores. Got them used for $450 with Megan RUCA on my side.

[IanS]

Chassis: S13Brand: CustomType: Type IDesign: Inverted mono tube dampers, pillow ball camber plates.Spring rates: 300/225 lbs F/RDampening: Revalvable.Preloaded: YesHelper spring: NoRebuildable: YesSold individually: Not for sale, yet.How is the vehicle used: RallyHappy with height options:YesHow do you like the ride: I ride on too many bumpy roads, maybe fine tuning them will be better...How much did they set you back: About $1200 for all the parts.

I have not had a chance to drive/race on these yet, but I will report back once I have. So far the ride height looks good. Too bad Im going the wrong direction from what you all seem to want.