huey1

Looking for a little input on coilovers for my 1998 GS400. I was able to purchase some used coilovers from a member on the forum. They are in good shape and only on his GS for 6-9 months. They are adjustable by turning the dial on top, but I am confused on how to know where they are all currently set at. I was told they have 16 settings so you would think you could turn the dial and it would stop in either direction for + or -. I counted the clicks and this was not the case. Unfortunately, the brand is unknown by the seller and there are no Company logo's on the coilover's. Also tried to ask shop they were bought from but got the run around. Please let me know if you guys have any ideas. Thanks and pic below

j stuff

iTrader: (5)

wow you purchased something without knowing what it was?

sorry i cant answer your questions but wow something smells really fishy coming from the seller and the place purchased from. That being said they look like megans

knguyen

iTrader: (21)

So you can keep turning the dial? It doesnt stop in either direction?

LuxuryGS3

iTrader: (12)

Apart from everything and just going by looks.. They look like Megans..

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

I hope you didn't have to pay a load of money for that..

huey1

j stuff: Yeah I bought them without knowing the brand name. To be honest, it was pretty cheap deal and I know you get what you pay for. I went on a test drive with him and was happy with the overall ride so that is what I went with. Don't think they are Megan's since the aluminum is actually purple and not the normal red.

kkngn: Yes, you can keep turning the dial and it does not stop. I am thinking two different things- 1. turn the dial for 16 clicks to the - side and they should all be on the soft side. 2. the dials do nothing but are there to mimic higher end coilovers.

LuxuryGS3: See above please

GSteg: Nope, not a lot of money. I am just looking for a better ride than what the original components now provide. Of course, I also will be able to lower the GS a little which is the goal. This has been my wives car for about 7 years and now I am going to drive it. Since it needs new suspension I decided to give this a shot. If not happy I will go another route so not a huge deal for me.

Appreciate the response, can anyone think of a way to see if the dials do anything prior to installing on the car?

Thanks all

linjy2

well since you rode on the car with the previous owners setting why not just leave as is since you thought it rode fine during the test ride.

huey1

linjy2 That thought had crossed my mind. I was just hoping to figure out how to set all to the same zero. Would like to put in on the softest setting and adjust from there, but may just be putting in as is.

Last resort is to go visit a friend who revalves and builds suspension for dirt-bikes. Figure with his knowledge he may be to let me know if they even do anything.

Thanks

Bippu147

iTrader: (9)

they could be 32 way? they look like d2's

knguyen

iTrader: (21)

Going to your friend is the best thing to do rather then messing with it. Or maybe you're right, maybe its just there for looks haha.

j stuff

iTrader: (5)

hope you get your problem resolved op

LuxuryGS3

iTrader: (12)

I'd go with asking your friend forsure.

CircuitMS

iTrader: (51)

IF they don't stop then there no real way to know where they are set at. I have no idea what they are though because most of the "budget" coilovers have a "stop" feature for the damping controls.

Used suspensions are never a really good idea. Good luck.

huey1

Bippu147 Tried going 32 clicks so rules out they are not 32 way's. Counted clicks and put back to same setting.

Sounds like a visit to my friends shop is in order. Appreciate everyone taking a look and CircuitMS, you may just be getting a call from me in a year or less! Thanks guys