New Paint, what to do now?

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Hagaren64
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Well, I just got my S13 back from the paint shop and now I'm STILL contemplating on what to do next. What do you guys think?







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coilovers

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95silvia14 wrote:coilovers
I trust this man's opinion. Do you?

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coilovers

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a spoiler the size of a bench and a huge hood scoop

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^ coilivers for sure

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Wreck it. Add character.

Burn the springs too.

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you should of done a silvia front conversion then got it painted.

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noobdrftr wrote:coilovers

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seems like you are ordering coilovers like now ?

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Coilovers. f*** s13 clip! stay piggie

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Hagaren64
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Haha! Not quite sure, but I think I'm seeing a pattern here =D What brand coilovers would you guys recommend?

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stance gr+

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pbm, or stance. BUT anything reputable and not megan/godspeed/ksport or ebay. Like JIC or Cusco or something would be nice too. Don't cheap out on important parts.

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Hmmm, I'll take Coilovers Then Wheels for a hundred Alex.

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Coilovers, then brakes, then motor...

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coilovers+mesh wheels+piggy lip+OEM 180sx side skirts=sexy piggy

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Hagaren64 wrote:Haha! Not quite sure, but I think I'm seeing a pattern here =D What brand coilovers would you guys recommend?
seems like stance and pbm are the popular choice. for ppl on a budget alot of people rock the megans.you can always be different and try out the track cat set up

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how about you get one of those car bra's so you don't mess up the paint...LoL.

Coilovers....

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stance coils.

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Dire91 wrote:coilovers
And for all those who suggested coilovers, my questions are,

1)Are coilovers beneficiary for normal street drivingand2)What kind of coilovers would give me a medium drop without sacraficing comfortability.

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vLaDii wrote:
And for all those who suggested coilovers, my questions are,

1)Are coilovers beneficiary for normal street drivingand2)What kind of coilovers would give me a medium drop without sacraficing comfortability.
Coilovers arent exactly beneficial for normal driving.

I dont get why people think every 240 needs Coilovers, even if its a daily driver.

Worse still people say PBM........PBM, have you every daily'd with PBM, youll hate driving anywhere because they are so stiff. PBMs are probably the worst coilover a daily driver can have. the worst.

Clearly you are going for a nice looking and feeling daily driver, so instead of spending tons on a performance part you will never fully utilize get some lowering springs, or if you have the cash Ksport Airtechs.

The only Coilover kit i think is even relatively decent for a "will never see the track car" is the JIC FLT-TAR VIP kit, which im not even sure come for S13s. ive only felt them in a 2000 maxima, and they were amazing.

Dont listen to all the sheep who tell you to get PBM or any other super stiff perfect for the track Coilover kit, its unnecessary.

On Topic.1. Lower it. By any means.2. Decent Wheels. 15-18" in size3. Pig lip, side skirts, rear valences and a minor roof spoiler4. Clean the KA. Dont get an SR.

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Nali wrote:
Coilovers arent exactly beneficial for normal driving.

I dont get why people think every 240 needs Coilovers, even if its a daily driver.

Worse still people say PBM........PBM, have you every daily'd with PBM, youll hate driving anywhere because they are so stiff. PBMs are probably the worst coilover a daily driver can have. the worst.

Clearly you are going for a nice looking and feeling daily driver, so instead of spending tons on a performance part you will never fully utilize get some lowering springs, or if you have the cash Ksport Airtechs.

The only Coilover kit i think is even relatively decent for a "will never see the track car" is the JIC FLT-TAR VIP kit, which im not even sure come for S13s. ive only felt them in a 2000 maxima, and they were amazing.

Dont listen to all the sheep who tell you to get PBM or any other super stiff perfect for the track Coilover kit, its unnecessary.

On Topic.1. Lower it. By any means.2. Decent Wheels. 15-18" in size3. Pig lip, side skirts, rear valences and a minor roof spoiler4. Clean the KA. Dont get an SR.
Thanks for the info, i was looking at springs too, you suggest those for a daily driver?

The wheels i have are 17" and planning on sticking with those for this summer, i know they dont have much lippage but hey, its what i got.

PS. what springs provide the most comfortable ride for its drop?
Modified by vLaDii at 3:55 AM 7/13/2009

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Nali
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vLaDii wrote:i was looking at springs too, you suggest those for a daily driver?
As opposed to stiff coilovers. Hell yes. Id rather have cut stock springs than daily PBMs^^Hyperbole, but you get the idea.^^
vLaDii wrote:The wheels i have are 17" and planning on sticking with those for this summer, i know they dont have much lippage but hey, its what i got.
Your wheels will be complimented once the car is lower. So dont worry about upgrading the wheels yet. Just keep them, and see how good they look once the car is lower.Lip isnt everything. But on an S14 you can never have too much.

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vLaDii
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Nali wrote:
As opposed to stiff coilovers. Hell yes. Id rather have cut stock springs than daily PBMs^^Hyperbole, but you get the idea.^^
Hahah, i hope no one tries cutting their springs due to misunderstanding.

Also i was wondering if by getting lowering springs if you are sacrificing anything other than comfortability and not shock internals or struts that will cost you in the long run?

In other words how can i upgrade and prolong the life of my vehicle.

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time to update into the 21st century mang get rid of that s*** bumpa


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