Q. Affordable Coilover?
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Q. Affordable Coilover?
Hi guys,
I'm thinking to lower my gs300 '06 (one step at a time
before get the rims). I'm leaning towards coilovers because of its adjustable drop ranges. Any recommendation for coilover that gives the biggest bang for the buck (let say less than $800)?
Thanks in advance !
I'm thinking to lower my gs300 '06 (one step at a time
before get the rims). I'm leaning towards coilovers because of its adjustable drop ranges. Any recommendation for coilover that gives the biggest bang for the buck (let say less than $800)? Thanks in advance !
I just got KSport from RidesLow (vendor) and I am happy with them. I do not track my car and hardly drive it so it did the job for me and my needs. Sure there are nicer coils out there but for the cost I love the ride and the drop is crazy. I enjoy the ride better then the springs I had.
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thanks for the input passnu2. If you don't mind, what were the price for your Ksport?
thanks!
thanks!
I just got KSport from RidesLow (vendor) and I am happy with them. I do not track my car and hardly drive it so it did the job for me and my needs. Sure there are nicer coils out there but for the cost I love the ride and the drop is crazy. I enjoy the ride better then the springs I had.
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anyone has opinion about NEX Type GT Coilover?
I find one on ebay for $739 (brand new) and here some descriptions:
WHAT YOU GET
4 Adjustable damping shocks
4 Springs
4 Upper mounts
4 Forged lower mounts
4 Dust boots
2 Spanner wrenches
Brakeline holder
Spring rate : Front 8kg
Spring rate : Rear 6kg
cheers.
I find one on ebay for $739 (brand new) and here some descriptions:
WHAT YOU GET
4 Adjustable damping shocks
4 Springs
4 Upper mounts
4 Forged lower mounts
4 Dust boots
2 Spanner wrenches
Brakeline holder
Spring rate : Front 8kg
Spring rate : Rear 6kg
cheers.
your welcome. I can tell you its lower then you will find them on eBay
I would post a pic but I am on winter rims so nothing to show off My fenders line up with the OEM size tires probably about 1/4 of the tires show. I need some front fender work done when springs comes to put my rims back on or possibly have a new set by then.
Looks like there is going to be a fire sale on springs in the classifieds. I read another member is getting these coils also. I would tell you if they where not worth the $$.
I would post a pic but I am on winter rims so nothing to show off
My fenders line up with the OEM size tires probably about 1/4 of the tires show. I need some front fender work done when springs comes to put my rims back on or possibly have a new set by then. Looks like there is going to be a fire sale on springs in the classifieds. I read another member is getting these coils also. I would tell you if they where not worth the $$.
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Does anyone know what is the range of spring rate (of a coilover not on lowering spring) that still give us a "comfortable" ride quality?
For example:
KSport Coilover has
Front Spring Rate (kg/lbs): 13/728
Rear Spring Rate (kg/lbs): 7/392
Tein CS Coilover has
Front: 7/390
Rear: 7/390
Does this mean Ksport is much stiffer than tein cs?
For example:
KSport Coilover has
Front Spring Rate (kg/lbs): 13/728
Rear Spring Rate (kg/lbs): 7/392
Tein CS Coilover has
Front: 7/390
Rear: 7/390
Does this mean Ksport is much stiffer than tein cs?
Just get them. I have it 6 clicks from the firmest/hardest setting and I am "too" low. Yes I said too low. I had to drive my car today for an hour and I was rubbing all over the place Good thing I cant see under my front lip
Roads in IL just suck for a lowered car. Need to move to a warmer climate with better roads.
They are 36 way adjustable so I am sure you will find a setting that will fit your taste.
Good thing I cant see under my front lip Roads in IL just suck for a lowered car. Need to move to a warmer climate with better roads. They are 36 way adjustable so I am sure you will find a setting that will fit your taste.
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thanks passnu2 for the info. haha yeaa, well the thing is I don't have a ton of extra cash for mods. There are many other things that I need to take care of. That's why I want to make sure that I spend my money to get the best quality I can.
By the way, I heard that there were some KSport Shock Blew-off problems (but mostly for 2Gen GS). Did they fix the issue already?
By the way, I heard that there were some KSport Shock Blew-off problems (but mostly for 2Gen GS). Did they fix the issue already?
Just get them. I have it 6 clicks from the firmest/hardest setting and I am "too" low. Yes I said too low. I had to drive my car today for an hour and I was rubbing all over the place Good thing I cant see under my front lip Roads in IL just suck for a lowered car. Need to move to a warmer climate with better roads.
They are 36 way adjustable so I am sure you will find a setting that will fit your taste.
Good thing I cant see under my front lip Roads in IL just suck for a lowered car. Need to move to a warmer climate with better roads. They are 36 way adjustable so I am sure you will find a setting that will fit your taste.
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thanks passnu2 for the info. haha yeaa, well the thing is I don't have a ton of extra cash for mods. There are many other things that I need to take care of. That's why I want to make sure that I spend my money to get the best quality I can.
By the way, I heard that there were some KSport Shock Blew-off problems (but mostly for 2Gen GS). Did they fix the issue already?
By the way, I heard that there were some KSport Shock Blew-off problems (but mostly for 2Gen GS). Did they fix the issue already?
Passnu2 has a car that's full of quality and one off products, I don't think he will push you in the wrong direction (he doesn't owe me anything, but is happy with the product and customer service).
Chris
^ less then that shipped to my door. I like them nothing I can complain about. I have them pretty stiff and was going to play around with them to see how they ride on a softer setting more curious then anything else. Its 36 way adjustable and I have it 6 clicks from the firmest setting. I just need to raise my car up but I like how it looks
nothing I can complain about. I have them pretty stiff and was going to play around with them to see how they ride on a softer setting more curious then anything else. Its 36 way adjustable and I have it 6 clicks from the firmest setting. I just need to raise my car up but I like how it looks
So do you know if it goes lower than the Tein CS?
Should definitely get it to the softest setting and compare it to the OEM ride.
I had my mind set on the JIC VIP coilovers but if I can save 1200 and put it somewhere else..why not?
Should definitely get it to the softest setting and compare it to the OEM ride.
I had my mind set on the JIC VIP coilovers but if I can save 1200 and put it somewhere else..why not?