1990 240sx? should i do lowering springs or just wait for coils

[jdingui94]

i want to lower my 240 its bone stock ecept a couple little things. i wanna lower it lil and have possibly 300 dollars saved idr. but idk if i should wait long or just buy lowering spring someone please help:ughd:
also im only 17 and noone is smart enough to givwe me advice. alot of ppl r saying heat n chop the springs but i dont wanna role honda style so please help asap. plus my dad likes to go to the stupid shop for everything but i like to do things on my own n dk which to do

[jholman]

Well what are you looking to do with the car in the future? Look good or perform well?

If your just wanting a nice stance than do the springs with a nice set of KYBs or something similar.

If your looking for something more performance oriented do the coilovers. There are so many brands of coilovers on the market anymore you can go dirt cheap or super high quality. By saying that I would recomend a nice basic set of K Sport or Tein coilovers and be done.

[jdingui94]

well i wanna go for looks right now. its a auto so i dont really care but later on this spring im doing everything that is major right now i wanna go for the looks. im also getting new to all this stuff so yeah iwanna do lowering springs but ppl said u ken just mess up more stuff wen u put them on is that true or no im soo lost

[jholman]

On my personal I run eibachs and everythings fine with mine

[jdingui94]

so u have no problems. like u only swappped the spring and thats it like nothing else????

[jdingui94]

also i really just wanna close that little gap its soo annoying when i look at it

[jholman]

Yea it just has springs and no struts. But I should of done struts. At the time I was just too cheap to do them. But I have no problems out of it. I personally think the ride is a touch soft though

[ballinnmiami240sx]

wait for coils. Arent ISIS coilovers stupid cheap.

[jdingui94]

ima just drop lowering springs in then thanks for the help but how much should i look as in lowering lik 1" i dont wanna dropp a crap load right now i just wanna drop the gap from the wheel to the fender i hate that gap ima deff drop coils over spring

[jdingui94]

the guy i nbaught the car from said godspeed are good

[WIKID S4TEEN]

i want to lower my 240 its bone stock ecept a couple little things. i wanna lower it lil and have possibly 300 dollars saved idr. but idk if i should wait long or just buy lowering spring someone please help:ughd:
also im only 17 and noone is smart enough to givwe me advice. alot of ppl r saying heat n chop the springs but i dont wanna role honda style so please help asap. plus my dad likes to go to the stupid shop for everything but i like to do things on my own n dk which to do


Youngsters....:sigh:
First advice: Do a research, this goes for everything in LIFE.
Read, educate yourself, knowledge is power.

Second: Whatever you do, don't CHOP THE SPRINGS.
That is plain stupid and dangerous.
If you research, you would have know that, and most importantly, why.

Third: Save for coilovers, doesn't have to be baller status, just coilovers, even used ones.

The lower springs, will not make your car look cool enough and will blow your oem struts, if you get "performance" struts, you're have way there, ($).
Bro, be patient, just save your money, do it right the first time.
You'll save money in the long run.

:2f2f:

Edit: Bro, 1 inch is STILL 4x4 status, IMO.

[jdingui94]

i would never chop or do asnything to my factory springs im not dumb lol i rather go the fright way. not the honda way :)

[nismoman]

Although I mostly agree with what he just said, let me say this. When I first got my car and did my swap I was broke and rolling high like a 4x4. So while I was saving money to lower the car I ran across a set of used eibach sportlines for $100 and threw those on. They are some of the lowest springs for the s13. Still rode great and looked 1000 times better. So basically, don't do a hack job but keep an eye out for deals too.

[jdingui94]

lol i hate the gap thats all but if anyone knows any deals hmu please and also i researched lights for the 240sx cuz my lights arent cutting it and it kept sending me to stupid ones that have bad reports anyone here knw of anything good that will workk

[nismoman]

lol i hate the gap thats all but if anyone knows any deals hmu please and also i researched lights for the 240sx cuz my lights arent cutting it and it kept sending me to stupid ones that have bad reports anyone here knw of anything good that will workk

If you just want a Good upgrade that still looks stock. I have some 180sx h4 housings I'll sell you cheap. Oem quality and you can use any h4 bulb. Pm me if you are interested

[S-Nation S13]

coils.....

[HPKMotorsports3]

its up to you... if you can spend money on springs now then lata down the line throw some more on coils than do it... if not just save for the good shit and be done with it...

[JDMorina]

coilovers.....
fixed.....

[sidewayz240sxtroy]

Definately wait for coilovers

[Luiyi]

i was like you...but honestly just wait for coilovers dont spend your money be patient then you could adjust your height and everything

[94spitfire91]

Most people are telling you to save for coiuls but it isnt all about looks obviously. Just keep in mind its Pennsylvania and those hills with some unattended roads will annoy you or possibly hurt your car.

[mattsil80wis]

Most people are telling you to save for coiuls but it isnt all about looks obviously. Just keep in mind its Pennsylvania and those hills with some unattended roads will annoy you or possibly hurt your car.


thats funny cuz my s13 on coilovers doesnt have problems with the PA hills

to the OP: save your money and just buy a good set of coilovers...there is no point to buying springs now than later on buying coilovers...just save up for coilovers and do it once

[HPKMotorsports3]

lol i hate the gap thats all but if anyone knows any deals hmu please and also i researched lights for the 240sx cuz my lights arent cutting it and it kept sending me to stupid ones that have bad reports anyone here knw of anything good that will workk

just get the euro housings from sonic motors and a hid kit then you'll be good... i bought the projectors off ebay big mistake.. thank god i live in the city where there are nothing but lights because i couldnt see shit...

7X6-EURO-CLEAR-SEALED-BEAM-headlightS (http://www.sonicmotor.com/7X6-EURO-CLEAR-SEALED-BEAM-headlightS-PAIR-p/7x6-hl-pair-color.htm)

[jdingui94]

okay lol i wasnt really going for looks id really care wat ppl look i just wanna lower my car n get rid of the gap. lol i prefer pop ups too i dont really like the other lights. second i just started getting alotta hours. im thinking of saving 100 a month so by prolly jun or july i ken have like 600 n my pops or mom will pay the rest. but also thanks to everyone for the help ful advice

[Datenshi]

lol @ 100 a month. Ahh to be young again.

Just like everyone says man.. get the coilovers. It'll run you about 1000$ if you get a low-end set and you'll be golden. Slam the car as much as you want, and get some performance outta them.

[that_one_coupe]

100 a month..idk but i was impatient when I was younger. I'd probably shell out like bill n a half for some used Tein lowering springs. You just wanna lower it though and with lowering springs it'll give you about a 2.5 inch drop. It'll have a nice-low but not a badass-low. If you have the patience for coils then I'd have to say coils

[HS13KLS]

Why is this a thread?

Coils
/thread

[dsastr_clan]

coilovers ++

[!!chuy!!]

if you look around some sites u can find blown coilovers which is still better than stock for about 300 bucks. dont chop ur coils and just look around dont rush it. i would sell u mine spare teins but i mite use them later for another project or dd

http://www.nengun.com/unknown/junk-height-adjustable-kit-for-s13-91285
http://www.nengun.com/unknown/junk-height-adjustable-screw-kit-for-s13-100842

http://www.nengun.com/gab/silvia-s13-180sx-kit-for-height-adjustable-88452
theres plenty of stuff like this lurkin in the web...just find it..... unknown coilovers but there better than choped coils.
if u dont feel comfertable buying stuff like thiss, just save up. ur young and money stacks up. just fertilize it and make it greener ya digg!!!

[h2v7]

^ would i be crazy to buy those blown coils?

could i just slap them on or need them rebuilt?!

[!!chuy!!]

ussualy depending on coilover brand, u can get them rebuilt.....just do some research learn the product,read reviews , and u make ur choice.
not saying go and buy those coilovers i put on there.....just an example of wuts out there.....
i used to ride in my blown teins for a while and it wusnt bad ...i eventually saved up and bought new ones and have them as spares .

[herbieS13]

stock 240 might as well be a monster truck w/ no power, but with that massive 1in drop you should be on lift f150 status...with no power ofcourse

[ranger240]

get some swift spring sport machs and some AGXs...

[jdingui94]

if you look around some sites u can find blown coilovers which is still better than stock for about 300 bucks. dont chop ur coils and just look around dont rush it. i would sell u mine spare teins but i mite use them later for another project or dd

Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance (http://www.nengun.com/unknown/junk-height-adjustable-kit-for-s13-91285)
Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Screw Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance (http://www.nengun.com/unknown/junk-height-adjustable-screw-kit-for-s13-100842)

GAB - Silvia S13 / 180SX Kit for Height Adjustable - Nengun Performance (http://www.nengun.com/gab/silvia-s13-180sx-kit-for-height-adjustable-88452)
theres plenty of stuff like this lurkin in the web...just find it..... unknown coilovers but there better than choped coils.
if u dont feel comfertable buying stuff like thiss, just save up. ur young and money stacks up. just fertilize it and make it greener ya digg!!!








wait are these any good im glad u gave me the link n they look like they would b good but are they good i rather run on non blown b/c this is my everyday car n i dont wanna b driving like im in a honda with chopped springs lol:2f2f:

[jdingui94]

if you look around some sites u can find blown coilovers which is still better than stock for about 300 bucks. dont chop ur coils and just look around dont rush it. i would sell u mine spare teins but i mite use them later for another project or dd

Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance (http://www.nengun.com/unknown/junk-height-adjustable-kit-for-s13-91285)
Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Screw Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance (http://www.nengun.com/unknown/junk-height-adjustable-screw-kit-for-s13-100842)

GAB - Silvia S13 / 180SX Kit for Height Adjustable - Nengun Performance (http://www.nengun.com/gab/silvia-s13-180sx-kit-for-height-adjustable-88452)
theres plenty of stuff like this lurkin in the web...just find it..... unknown coilovers but there better than choped coils.
if u dont feel comfertable buying stuff like thiss, just save up. ur young and money stacks up. just fertilize it and make it greener ya digg!!!
wait r they all blown i appreciate this message well post lol im trying to do things right n im not trying to be rolling honda style bouncing and everythingf but out them which set is best

[jdingui94]

yeah idk what to do?? not trying to go with blown stuff cuz i dont have money to rebuild

[SlideKing92]

^^^ Save your money get a decent set of coilovers, my first 240 had lowering springs when I bought it and the first thing I did was buy coilovers. They make a huge difference, and its not worth wasting money on springs, and possibly killing your stock suspension because then you will have to replace it all anyway...

Also... Im not a fan of hondas either, but you dont have to make a comment about them in almost every post.... Just saying

[jdingui94]

lol its not me i dont notice it my phone n comp both have this thing where they add works and sometimes i dont pay attention. but also what coils did u buy. im lokking for a decent set nothing too expensive or too cheap

[Datenshi]

Your crazy to even consider buying blown coilovers.. HUGE waste of money.

Megan Racing Street Series Coilover Kit Nissan S13 (http://www.frsport.com/Megan-Racing-Street-Series-Coilover-Kit-Nissan-S13_p_2341.html)

Just buy those and get it over with. Cheapest coils I'd trust somewhat. I have PBM Coils, they cost about 1000$ but they are pretty stiff and I don't know if you'd like them.

[landins13]

ive got a set of skunk 2 lowering springs on oem front shocks and new rears im trying to get rid of. pm me if youre interested price with shipping is easily within your budget and they drop the car pretty substantially

[anthonyisd3ad]

Your crazy to even consider buying blown coilovers.. HUGE waste of money.

Megan Racing Street Series Coilover Kit Nissan S13 (http://www.frsport.com/Megan-Racing-Street-Series-Coilover-Kit-Nissan-S13_p_2341.html)

Just buy those and get it over with. Cheapest coils I'd trust somewhat. I have PBM Coils, they cost about 1000$ but they are pretty stiff and I don't know if you'd like them.

i agree. springs and blown coilovers are a waste of money. OP just save your money. these megans will suit your needs perfectly. theyre adjustable to so if you decide 1" drop isnt enough you can go for 2 - 2.5" with ease. i had tien flex coilovers on my is300 and they were fantastic. i was able to adjust the ride height over and over to get it exactly where i wanted it and with the turn on an knob i could make it cadillac soft or rock solid.

my friend got tanabe springs for his is350 and now hes looking to sell them cause he isnt happy and he wants coilovers. just listen to the experienced people on this forum, save your money and buy coilovers

[ROOSEY]

hey man i was in your position about 2 years ago im 19 now and have tien fully adjustable coils...ya there expensive as ever and i saved and sold my life away to get them but they are worth every penny. my 240 used to have springs and honestly man just save maybe 200 300 more and find a good deal on some used coilovers. i was anxious and i bought eibach springs and i wasnt happy with them. there deffinitly better then stock but didnt perform to what i was looking for at all. living in PA myself ive experienced the roads and the coilovers are fine on them. save bro i promise you you wont regret it once you have a good set of used coils or a new set of megans or something just to get you started out. and like you said if you parents are gunna help you out a bit use it!!!! also do your research first before buying anything when i was your age i made so many mistake just buying things without actually reading into them. goodluck man!

[jdingui94]

hey man i was in your position about 2 years ago im 19 now and have tien fully adjustable coils...ya there expensive as ever and i saved and sold my life away to get them but they are worth every penny. my 240 used to have springs and honestly man just save maybe 200 300 more and find a good deal on some used coilovers. i was anxious and i bought eibach springs and i wasnt happy with them. there deffinitly better then stock but didnt perform to what i was looking for at all. living in PA myself ive experienced the roads and the coilovers are fine on them. save bro i promise you you wont regret it once you have a good set of used coils or a new set of megans or something just to get you started out. and like you said if you parents are gunna help you out a bit use it!!!! also do your research first before buying anything when i was your age i made so many mistake just buying things without actually reading into them. goodluck man!

its just the money thing lol thanks for the help broo if u got any info on like cheap coils hmu please:2f2f:

[kojiki88]

hey man i was in your position about 2 years ago im 19 now and have tien fully adjustable coils...ya there expensive as ever and i saved and sold my life away to get them but they are worth every penny. my 240 used to have springs and honestly man just save maybe 200 300 more and find a good deal on some used coilovers. i was anxious and i bought eibach springs and i wasnt happy with them. there deffinitly better then stock but didnt perform to what i was looking for at all. living in PA myself ive experienced the roads and the coilovers are fine on them. save bro i promise you you wont regret it once you have a good set of used coils or a new set of megans or something just to get you started out. and like you said if you parents are gunna help you out a bit use it!!!! also do your research first before buying anything when i was your age i made so many mistake just buying things without actually reading into them. goodluck man!

Like ^^He said wait save your money and buy coils. They are truly worth every penny. You will not regret waiting and getting the coilovers. I got Megan streets and they are awesome, its going to be 2 years with them and still no complaints. Coilovers > shock&spring combo

[jdingui94]

hey wont let me post thiks anywhere else so ima post it here. does anyone know wat could possibly be wrong with my ka. when i start it i have to keep pressing the gas down. when i drive away i ken only reach 3rpms wihout it bogging out and alsmot shutting down so yeah. it idles fine but doesnt drive fine. please help. and i decided to go with coils

[ROOSEY]

well your engine ecu is probably causing the bogging since it sees that there's a problem. and it could be lots of things. check to see if your ecu is throwing codes. thatll help you diagnose what the problem is.

and good deall coils are deffinitly the way to go. youll be much happy, car will perform better, and your car will be able to go as low as you want.