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01-22-2002, 09:51 PM
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coilover's???
ok i am going to get some coilover's and i was woundering if anybody has some or has talked to somebody with them? and does it really make a difference if it has a helper spring or if it doesn't?
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01-22-2002, 09:52 PM
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Which models are you looking at?
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01-22-2002, 10:01 PM
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i was looking at the APC, Ractive , Weapon-R, or Neuspeed ! i am kind of on a tight budget right now though
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01-22-2002, 10:26 PM
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Well, I can really only recommend a "true" coilover setup, I would stay away from sleeves. If you are on a tight budget, I'd go with some nice springs and struts. We could better help you if you'd tell us how much you are willing to spend on a setup.
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01-22-2002, 10:38 PM
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well i quess i don't trully understand the whole sleeve thing! i thought it was the spring and every thing!! but i am looking to spend 300-400 on it!
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01-22-2002, 10:43 PM
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Well, when you properly lower your car, you will need new springs and struts. True coilovers incorporate the spring and strut together and also give you height, sometimes damping, etc. adjustability. A good true coilover will run you $1000+ Even a cheap sleeve will run $200-$350, but you pretty much need struts to go with it. In all honesty, I recommend just saving some more money so you can drop it correctly. Also, if you want more info on lowering and suspension, read through the suspension forum and/or use the search function.
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01-23-2002, 01:47 AM
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im running Weapon R coilovers with GAB 8 way ajustable shocks... they feel great and ride like rails......
but then yes the real coils are a hell of a lot better... but for 1500?!?! i dunno bout that one.... its nice to have.... but alpine..... i like my sleeves.... i dont like the helper springs... makes things a lot harder when you want to compress it... i find theres no difference..  |
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01-23-2002, 03:05 AM
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check out ground control coilovers...my buddy has em and he was really happy with them...
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01-23-2002, 03:34 AM
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APEXi WS - $800. i suggest saving up
Lo-Boyz coilovers - $600. not very performance oriented but not bad for the price. sleeved coilovers = no no, imo |
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01-23-2002, 08:38 AM
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Id stay away from sleeves too.. I had a set of skunks and the spring rates didnt work well with the shocks and it made the ride stiff and bouncey, I put my Eibach springs back on and Im super happy with them now. I say save for a "real coilover" or just go with a good set of drop springs..
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01-23-2002, 10:55 PM
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ok well thank you!! i think i have too do a little research
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01-26-2002, 07:49 PM
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get a fully adjustable coil over NOT the sleeves. i have GC sleeves and i am very satisfied with it. the only problem is, i blew out my stock struts/shocks
 . i do however have a set of KYB/AGX waiting to be installed...... |
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01-31-2002, 12:30 AM
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neuspeeds
I installed my Neuspeed coil-overs that I got from Neuspeed for $799 shipped. It was a great price and I love em. After the turbo, it was the best performance mod I made. They are still on sale from Neuspeed but a slightly higher price $899 shipped. A buddy of mine just got a set.
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