coilovers

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
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Rbpowered
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Car: 92 240sx fastback with Rb25det

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Hey guys i was thinking about getting colovers for my 92 fastback with rb25 i wanted to know what suspension you guys are using also what spring rate would be good. cause my friend thinks i need a stiffer spring rate if i want it to handle decently. If any one could help that would be great Thanks.


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NISMO_RB25
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Car: 1992 240SX with RB25DET, 1987 RX-7 TII

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This all very much depends on what you want to do. I have the tein flex coilovers and they are great, as long as you don't have a long dirt drive way with potholes (which I do) On the street or track they are the bomb and the height adjustment is great.

Now if you have a pot hole filled driveway and plan to drive in and out of it every day then I would recommend a softer spring rate. Most all the drift suspension is going to be worse.

I don't remembe what my spring rates are, but you should be able to find that out pretty easy, and so if you want a softer ride you can get something softer than mine.

Good luck to you!

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Carl H
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Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX SE RB30DET

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i ran 8/7 spring rates in my s13 hatch when i had the rb20 in there, handled great.

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hashiriya13
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Car: Cars, Racing, Cars, Racing

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I have the JIC FLTA2's cant remember the the rates but I love them. Car does pretty much what I want when I want.

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krayton
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mookehs 9/7 spring rate drift spec

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Rbpowered
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Car: 92 240sx fastback with Rb25det

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what would be good coilovers for street/ drag any suguestions?

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Carl H
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Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX SE RB30DET

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stock supention ownz for drag.my car launched like hell when i put my stock suspention back on but was kinda scary going fast around corners.

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NISMO_RB25
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Car: 1992 240SX with RB25DET, 1987 RX-7 TII

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yep. You are going to want a softer spring rate in the rear for weight transfer on launches if you plan to drag the car. I got the Tein Flex because I wanted more of a balanced handling car. Got new wheels and some Falcon Azensis this weekend, and now it is a cornering monster.


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