jase_93tt Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I will shortly be trialling a Jap manufacturers new 'budget' set of coilovers (750 quid all in so musnt grumble). The spring rate they recommend is 18Kg 12kg. I know theres much harder springs than this, but am interested in hearing anyone elses views on what spring rate is acceptable for fast road use without requiring replacement windows everytime one goes over a coin in the road. I want to improve cornering and handling over the stock JDM spec Bilstein setup without remortgaging All feedback welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 If not a silly question - but why not just get a set of Teins Superstreet Coilovers - under £700 for a set? Already proven to work well on a few cars here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 they sound OK. The problem I had with Teins were they felt bouncy, not tried the latest offerings though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase_93tt Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Thanks for the advice, but I'm not a big fan of Tein. Im sure they work great when bought brand new, but out of all the Jap imports that come over here with used coilovers on, its the people using Tein that seem to have suspension rebuilding on their shopping list. Just my 2p on that one. Also, I like to try (when I can) something different and not use what everyone else is using. It can be a bit boring going to car shows and seeing that everyones done the same mods etc. etc. Any advice on spring rates then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I think you were right about the old Tein HA's which seem to have been a problem in the past - 'clunky' I think was the general consensus - but these now have the benefit of full adjustability etc You pays you money of course...for a couple of hundred more now you can get tried and tested HKS Hipermax Also I dont know about you - but how can you tell you are using the same from the outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I will shortly be trialling a Jap manufacturers new 'budget' set of coilovers (750 quid all in so musnt grumble). The spring rate they recommend is 18Kg 12kg. I know theres much harder springs than this, but am interested in hearing anyone elses views on what spring rate is acceptable for fast road use without requiring replacement windows everytime one goes over a coin in the road. I want to improve cornering and handling over the stock JDM spec Bilstein setup without remortgaging All feedback welcome. Jase Try a set of Eibachs and the whiteline ARB's and see how you feel. The billies are good, the eibachs too ( if a little soft) and the ARBs keep the car nice and flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Ive been through three set of suspension and have settled with Tein Flex kit... I like the adjustability from soft to hard as well.. It makes a HUGE difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 which sets have you had previously Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Koni Adjustables and some TRD springs.. And The car arrived with a Full TRD setup that I did not like.. They were F**G solid ! It didnt feel like I even had springs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Yeah the eibach springs are much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I will shortly be trialling a Jap manufacturers new 'budget' set of coilovers (750 quid all in so musnt grumble). The spring rate they recommend is 18Kg 12kg. I know theres much harder springs than this, but am interested in hearing anyone elses views on what spring rate is acceptable for fast road use without requiring replacement windows everytime one goes over a coin in the road. I want to improve cornering and handling over the stock JDM spec Bilstein setup without remortgaging All feedback welcome. Jase, I've got a set of 3 month old Hypermax II for sale [thread=38140]HERE[/thread] £820 delivered to your door... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase_93tt Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Cheers for the offer Nic and for everyones help, but Ive already settled on my original choice of kit. Im in a daring mood today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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