LexusK

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I have the opportunity to pick up a set of Aimgain or Buddy Club coils that have about 6k miles on each for $400. Seller is a reputable shop that imports parts from Japan. I haven't heard of any 2GS guys running these coils and wanted to know your opinions on them. Don't have too much info besides what I've already given. Can anyone vouch for the quality of these coils or should I go for the BCRacing/KSports/Teins?etc?

Also, BC and Buddy Club aren't the same right...?

LexusK

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I have the opportunity to pick up a set of Aimgain or Buddy Club coils that have about 6k miles on each for $400. Seller is a reputable shop that imports parts from Japan. I haven't heard of any 2GS guys running these coils and wanted to know your opinions on them. Don't have too much info besides what I've already given. Can anyone vouch for the quality of these coils or should I go for the BCRacing/KSports/Teins?etc?

Also, BC and Buddy Club aren't the same right...?

LexusK

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HAPAgs3

$400 is cheap! but i think its always risky buying used coilovers from Japan. Maybe its just me.

cptndan

Yeah, I'd spend the extra $500 and get new coil overs. BC and Buddy Club are different. You get get a set of BC's with custom spring rates and valved for $995 shipped.

SpectraBlu

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They look pretty beat up. I think there's a member selling some hks hipermax in the 2gs classifieds for $600 iirc.

cptndan

I would be scared that the threads are all messed up

cdiiwu

Im not really sure about buddy club, but I do know Aimgain is a quite reputable company and makes better quality parts than Ksport/Tein/BC (they make lots of VIP bodykits for the LS/GS too). But yeah its definitely risky to buy used coilovers from japan...although it says they've been used for 6k miles, you dont know what kind of driving habits the previous owner had. The Aimgain coilovers usually go for close to $2000 brand new, so this price is a really good deal if theyre in solid condition. Personally I'd take a chance on the Aimgains.

Also, BC and Buddy Club are NOT the same

cdiiwu

I dont really know a whole lot about Buddy Club, but Aimgain is a pretty reputable company that makes better quality parts than Ksport/Tein/BC (they also make VIP body kits for the LS & GS). However, buying coilovers used can be pretty risky. Although it says they have about 6k miles on them, you dont know the driving habits of the previous owner. THe Aimgain coilovers go for close to $2000 brand new, so if theyre in good condition, that that is a sweet deal. Personally I'd take a chance on those.

ALso, BC and Buddy Club are NOT the same

LexusK

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Yeah I've heard of Aimgain's body kits. I figured 400 wasn't too bad and that these coils most likely was on some crazy stanced/VIP car. No one in their right mind would buy $2k coils and drift them or something... right? Can't really drive around aggressively when you're slammed beyond reason. lol.

firelizard

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Aimgain doesn't make coilovers, coilovers are made for them and they sell them.

If you feel you can have these coilovers serviced at a reasonable cost if something is wrong with them when you get them, then go for it. Choose the ones with the most suitable spring rates for your application. I seriously doubt the dampers themselves are $1,000 better than BC or something like that. Maybe one has better finishes or features though.

But keep in mind that by buying used coilovers, it's always a gamble. You have no way of knowing how many more miles you will get out of them, and if you need to service them you may end up paying a lot of money.
Chances are either one will be fine for the average lifespan (in mileage) of a project car though.

Personally, I'm saving up for BC Racing instead of buying used because I want to be able to warranty them within North America if something wears prematurely, and they are well reviewed. Their choices of spring rate also suit my needs. The only used coilover I would consider is a set of HKS Hipermax LS, if their condition were assured and the price was right. Just my $0.02.

firelizard

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Never underestimate Japan.

SpectraBlu

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Lol that video is awesome. That aristo has some ridiculous brake action going on

SoCalSC4

If those have 6K miles on them, they must have been driven in the snow & salt and left to rot.
Honestly, they look like they have over 100K miles on them.

Maybe they just have a cheaper anti-corrosion coating on them than other brands of coilovers. My H&R coilovers use Bilstein shocks and they look like the day I installed them Of course, we don't get much harsh weather here in CA.

I've never been a fan of buying used components that are wear items - tires and suspension parts fall into this category.