$1400 to spend... what coilovers?

[Pudula]

I want to buy some coilovers with a max price of 1400... what would you buy, all things considering - US support, adjustability, etc. I don't claim to be a drifter or anything like that, but I would like my suspension setup to match my other mods a little better. Now I run eibach sportlines and Tokico shocks on my s14 and it does not feel stiff enough at all, nor is the lowering low enough.


Thanks, Ryan

P.S. please don't speculate based on what you hear, I want real facts from people who have used the product they endorse.

[gorgasm]

KTS or Silkroad.

[MakotoS13]

KTS

there... fixed

[TheSnail]

For under $1400, some people recomend KTS or Silkroad coilovers, but there others just recomend KTS.

[projectRDM]

KTS.

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[Pudula]

How do you guys feel about Kei Ofice TEs or the new Tein Super Drift?

[Sil Beer S13]

I like super drifts bang for the buck.

[SpdElemts]

kts are really good for the money. And also they are bada$$ because i have them hehe

[infinitexsound]

KTS or SILKROAD......... i think u get the idea... what everyone says to get...

[justinhustle]

silk road or tein

[ThatGuy]

Ess Pea Ehl Kay Tea Ess

[JDMark]

For under $1400, some people recomend KTS or Silkroad coilovers, but there others just recomend KTS.

hahah i think im the only one that thinks that was funny

i have kts they are badass, use the left over money to get some control arms or somethin eh?

[enen11]

get the silkroads off the group buys. 1400 shipped. i have nothing but great things to say about them. stiff when you need it to be, and soft when you want it to be. haven't heard/read anything bad about them

[infinitexsound]

thats because they're good.......

[MakotoS13]

you absolutely cannot beat KTS and the support they have. SPLparts takes care of you no matter what.

[publicenemy137]

spl kts coilovers, best for price + quality.

[FaLKoN240]

FRIKKEN GET KTS. (I know i would.)

Enter a local car meet:

Sick drifter: I've got Kei Office, ladies. . .

Ladies: We'll will immediately commence in having sex with you.

End scene.

Get the KTS, they're cheaper, and you can use the rest of the money to get other car stuffs. They have a good reputation, and they don't cost your arm, torso, and 3 of your less desirable toes.

[MakotoS13]

seriously... kuah is the MAN. i ain't kiddin. we go fishin on sundays.

note: we don't actually go fishing on sundays that was completely fictional but kuah is still the man.

[Dousan_PG]

id go with the KTS
actually i am on my Daily driver s13
i love splparts. they give me the good shit. :)

[SimpleS14]

KTS because I have them......

[infinitexsound]

kinda fish do they have in texas?

[raen419]

kts
slam your car
and you'll still have $$$ for ruca (which you will need...hahaha)

[monkey7]

I also say KTS, cause I got mine today. They look really sturdy, nice welds, adjustable for your needs, inverted mono tube design, shaft protector, brake line holder on the fronts, and most of all great service from kuah.

I have ridden in my friends car with KTS which made me a believer.

[CKAMC]

for 700 u can get some megans and use the extra 700 for somethin else... yeah i know where there are 700 dollar megans :)

[Realchaos1]

How do you guys feel about Kei Ofice TEs or the new Tein Super Drift?

my friend really wants some KeiOfice for his hatchi. I was going to get Tein Super Drift Damper Kit, but I ended up getting a used Tomei setup. Saved some money that i can use on the engine :D

Tein Super Drift's are brand new, literally new on the market. If you can talk the retailer into selling the kit cheap, you could probably get away with it.

[Pudula]

would 10k/8k spring rates be that bad? The damping on these is supposed to be a "new" system, so wouldn't that help?

Reason i say this: the Kei Office are on a month backorder... I really can't wait that long, my wheel gap in front is killing me.

PS: KTS - they may be really good, but they won't fit my "brand-whore" scheme like i would like.

Let's hear from the GR-6 people - if those are streetable, the Teins will be too.

[mooboy]

Any thoughts on the Tanabe DD Coilovers?

Ok I owned myself, i'll read the thread next time.

[Andrew Bohan]

lawrence, were you reading the thread at all?

[SpdElemts]

I don’t feel like making another thread so I am going to ask a quick question about my kts coils. When they mean 15way does it mean 15 clicks from the first click? Or 15clicks total? Because I have 16 clicks total. just wondering because its been bothering me for awhile

[Pudula]

I don’t feel like making another thread so I am going to ask a quick question about my kts coils. When they mean 15way does it mean 15 clicks from the first click? Or 15clicks total? Because I have 16 clicks total. just wondering because its been bothering me for awhile
are you fkn kidding me? next time try not jacking my thread with your pointless question

[Project D]

FOr the money, I would say the Megan would be a good bu at 800 dollars. I am going to be running D2 which I got for much cheaper than usually offered. They are nice quality and are great for the money. I drove a car with the type flex and I have to say, the cr with the D2 on there was much smoother and very controlled. With either of them, that would save you some money to buy other stuff.

[raen419]

10/8 springs are kinda stiff, but nothing you can't get used to.
how stiff a coilover feels has a lot more to do w/ valving than the spring (unless you run on like....12/10 or something crazier).
KTS are smooth as hell until you turn them all the way up. my buddy's coupe is about as smooth as my car (w/ MR coils) until around 12 clicks....then it gets bumpier.
only thing that sucks about MR is the damn 32 adj. levels. it gets old....but i also play with my settings a lot...still haven't found what i truly like f/r.

[SochBAT]

what setup are you going for? but yea, as everyone says, KTS.

[Pudula]

THIS JUST IN.... what do we think of Zeal B6?? I found a good deal on them and was wondering//

[Pudula]

alright so i just order zeal function b6's... hope you approve this purchase...


Thanks, Ryan

[Project D]

raen419, do you like those MR coilovers? You said they were fairly smooth, and for the money they might be a better buy than the D2.

[CMO]

I say get the KTS's that's what I was gonna go with on my s14 but I found a great deal on some HKS Hipermax's that i just couldn't pass up.

[CMO]

Never mind I just saw that you ordered the Zeal's

[Ian]

yeah the Zeal's are way better then all the stuff i've read on this page lol

[OptionZero]

i'd get KTS the second they changed the color to red =P

adds 10hp too

[TheTicTac]

I used to have Zeal V6's on my coupe, they are very nice. Just keep all the paper work on the coilovers if you ever want to service them, it will make it easier.