question..

[Future_gohan]

So I'm pretty broke, and if I do this deal it would set me back on my project car a bit.. Maybe almost by a month or two but I really think it would be a good deal.

Should I pick up a set up Kei office S13 coilovers for 550 dollars? he originally wanted 900 but he keeps lowering the price on craigslist. I really want coils but I'm so broke I'd be put back a month or two finishing it..Hmm..

I can't decide


Modified by Future_gohan at 5:25 PM 4/19/2009

[mRodiek]

Im not familiar with those coils but Im just a newb But keep in mind there is a reason he keeps lowering the price...

[Future_gohan]

From the pictures they look clean!





They look clean as hell, and kei office i'm told is really good?

[livinglegend2100]

dooo iiiiiit

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

Odd's are that one or more is blown, but Kei Office makes great coils.

[livinglegend2100]

true that. how many miles are on them?

[Future_gohan]

Heres a quote from the add

"These came from my friend in florida and they were on his car for a while until he decided to part it out. These are similar to tein. I rode in the car and they ride very smooth. "

He didn't say how many miles. But when i look at them how can i tell they're blown or not. I need to know we set it up for this tuesday for 550 dollars!

[Future_gohan]

I talked to him again, he said they have over a year daily only, no drifting or anything lol

[PyR0NiAk]

that could easily be like how every used car at a car lot was owned by some little old lady who used the car to get to and from the doctor's office and the grocery store

[Future_gohan]

I know...So can someone answer my questions about them.

What are quick ways to prove they're blown without having the tool..

[SirSilvia]

Buy them before I do, good deal and if they're blown you can get them rebuilt. They look ok, and is probably better than stock crap or what you might have right now.

[Future_gohan]

please dont. haha

I need these, I'm poor.

If they ARE Blown. How much are they to be rebuilt? and again, what should I look out for getting these?

[Coeur de lion]

Do it!

[koukis4teen]

that could easily be like how every used car at a car lot was owned by some little old lady who used the car to get to and from the doctor's office and the grocery store

hahaha agreed. I would still go for it though. good deals on coilovers are hard to find. I am unfamiliar with this brand though.

[Future_gohan]

Kei office if i'm not mistaken is the older DG-5 coilovers... either way I'm told they're good. I might buy them if they're not too bad. if not oh well. lol

[SirSilvia]

please dont. haha

I need these, I'm poor.

If they ARE Blown. How much are they to be rebuilt? and again, what should I look out for getting these?

don't worry I got my eyes set on a new project and coils are far in the future.They don't look used enough to be blown but I have no idea

[Future_gohan]

don't worry I got my eyes set on a new project and coils are far in the future.They don't look used enough to be blown but I have no idea

Well, they were for me too, but I guess i can slam it now like i always wanted too!

[S14toRPS13]

If you're that broke, but you have $550 to spend. I'd just save a few more hundred and get Megans or even Ksport.

[Future_gohan]

If you're that broke, but you have $550 to spend. I'd just save a few more hundred and get Megans or even Ksport.

Lol Its out of the plastic. So No megans and ksport new are still way to much. So these local are great, he'll bring them to me, and I hand him money. So idk..

[cbt240sx]

Those look an awful lot like a set of Kei Office i saw on ebay last week. When I saw them, the bid was only at $250. I scrolled down to find that they were leaky amongst other problems. Drift Boy makes a good point. Buyer Beware.

[azienbabyboi]

kei are good product price sounds good but just becareful because there is no going back. btw megan's are pretty good for ever day use and the price is right. im rockin them now and i had tiens before on my old 240 and their differences are not that notice able. bang for the buck IMO

[brizanden]

If you're that broke, but you have $550 to spend. I'd just save a few more hundred and get Megans or even Ksport.

i cant believe anyone would suggest megans over kei office... ,but your kinda s*** outta luck if you want them rebuilt or better know of some motorcycle shops that will rebuild them cause kei office no longer exist.

[Future_gohan]

Those look an awful lot like a set of Kei Office i saw on ebay last week. When I saw them, the bid was only at $250. I scrolled down to find that they were leaky amongst other problems. Drift Boy makes a good point. Buyer Beware.

They all look the same...And I know I plan on looking at them very closely before I buy themm..

[Future_gohan]

kei are good product price sounds good but just becareful because there is no going back. btw megan's are pretty good for ever day use and the price is right. im rockin them now and i had tiens before on my old 240 and their differences are not that notice able. bang for the buck IMO

I know they're not around anymore, But can anyone tell me what I should be looking for, I'm new to coilovers. Where do they leak from, how can i tell they leak etc...

[S14toRPS13]

i cant believe anyone would suggest megans over kei office... ,but your kinda s*** outta luck if you want them rebuilt or better know of some motorcycle shops that will rebuild them cause kei office no longer exist.

They're "used" Kei office . A brand new set of Megans, Ksport, even Godspeeds are better than a set of used and most likely blown (insert sexy name brand here)coilovers. All most people are looking for is just to slam their rides anyways. I'd recommend Stance as that's what I have, but the OP doesn't seem to want to spend another $500.

[brizanden]

^i would rather buy quality and try to get them rebuilt. then buy s*** and have it straight break not blow.

[1990-240sxsr20det]

If the guy is local, which i think you said he was. Go look at the coilovers and look for excessive amounts of fluid around the seals. A little is perfectly normal and it needs some..only some..lubrication around the shaft near the seal to keep them moving smoothly. Looks like a great buy, and even if one is blown you can have it rebuilt..better to go with quality than a less expensive set that will just break.

[Amtk240]

I would save up for new ones. I really enjoy my KSports and you can get a great price for them on Nico!

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

I would get them. Offer the dude 500 bucks, even if they are blown they are still a great brand and I would rather have them than megan.

[Future_gohan]

i'm not sure, this is a tough decision, hes semi local, hes gonna meet me at my garage, and I can have them checked out. I can't decide. but I will once he sends me better pictures..