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JTunedMotorsports · 05-31-2008, 06:00 PM

Hello all i have had a few drift spec s13's with stance, tein and apexi coilovers. Now with the car i have I had just sold me tein super drifts, and would like some professional feed back from any ppl who race their car hardcore and what not..I dont need to spend 4 k on coil overs but want a high quality unit that will fit my needs, the car is being prepped as full track drift car so i dont mind having a good set of coilovers. I also have many other suspension pirces going on the car so everything is pretty much replaced along with a cage put in.

Jza · 06-02-2008, 08:06 PM

What about KW coilover v3? MSRP $1,995 on their site.

JTunedMotorsports · 06-02-2008, 08:16 PM

i was lookng at them...i was thinking zeal but they are very pricey.

D1GP · 06-02-2008, 08:31 PM

I purchased a set of KW V3 + Tein Top Hats for my car recently. If you are interested, I should have a full review up within the next couple weeks.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-02-2008, 10:09 PM

See, you cant really ask whats the best. It all comes down to personal preference and how its setted up. I mean, you can throw $4k on some ZEAL/AST/OHLINS or whatever quality coilover, not one of your regular run of the mill coilover, if its not set right, you'll probably hate it.

Best coilover is something thats customized for YOUR own preference...that means changing spring rates and valving to meet your needs.

hashiriya13 · 06-02-2008, 10:28 PM

Well I am running Dmax and tried them out last week. I am pretty happy with them. I have run tein, JIC flt-a2 and a1, Gab coils and some mix and match sets. I am hapiest so far with the Dmax set, nice spring rates and can actually tell when I adjust the dampening. Not sure if that helps at all or if you can get them but there you go.

JTunedMotorsports · 06-02-2008, 10:45 PM

yes...but im trying to figure out my combo...I basically want something with product support and something that can be rebuilt if needed...the car is all drift and a drift specific set up is what i need...if anyone else has opinons on their preference and set ups let me know.

NewS13Guy · 06-02-2008, 11:16 PM

Im setting up my drift car now and I went with Stance GR+

JTunedMotorsports · 06-03-2008, 12:39 PM

i might do zeal..since i just set up an account with them...anyone want to the gb buying...il hook it up lol.

RaVeNouS14 · 12-09-2008, 10:24 PM

Tanabe pro sevens w/teas.

LongGrain · 12-09-2008, 10:28 PM

DG5 anyone?

koukikrisp · 12-10-2008, 06:44 AM

^yea seriously DG5 w/ swift springs, if its good enough for the majority of d1gp drivers im sure it'll do u fine

95KA-Turbo · 12-10-2008, 09:20 AM

There are a few sets of Ohlins coilovers on Up Garage you can get through a couple of different people on this forum (~1300). They can be revalved in any way you want them to be done.

Moton makes a set up for our cars (~4000), Bilstein apparently makes a set up in Japan (~3500), you can get a custom set up of Koni race shocks with custom housings and spring rates (~1500), or you can go with the KWs (~2000). Greddy makes a set of 4 way adjustable coilovers now, not sure on the quality of the adjustments but they're selling for around 1600 in Japan.

05-31-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
JTunedMotorsports Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (65) Feedback Score: 65 reviews	Which coilovers to get for track drift car--had a few sets before now want a good set Hello all i have had a few drift spec s13's with stance, tein and apexi coilovers. Now with the car i have I had just sold me tein super drifts, and would like some professional feed back from any ppl who race their car hardcore and what not..I dont need to spend 4 k on coil overs but want a high quality unit that will fit my needs, the car is being prepped as full track drift car so i dont mind having a good set of coilovers. I also have many other suspension pirces going on the car so everything is pretty much replaced along with a cage put in.

06-02-2008, 10:09 PM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	See, you cant really ask whats the best. It all comes down to personal preference and how its setted up. I mean, you can throw $4k on some ZEAL/AST/OHLINS or whatever quality coilover, not one of your regular run of the mill coilover, if its not set right, you'll probably hate it. Best coilover is something thats customized for YOUR own preference...that means changing spring rates and valving to meet your needs. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

06-02-2008, 10:28 PM	#6
hashiriya13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Japan Age: 46 Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: hashiriya13 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Well I am running Dmax and tried them out last week. I am pretty happy with them. I have run tein, JIC flt-a2 and a1, Gab coils and some mix and match sets. I am hapiest so far with the Dmax set, nice spring rates and can actually tell when I adjust the dampening. Not sure if that helps at all or if you can get them but there you go. __________________ MY CAR IS MY CAR, YOU DON'T LIKE I DON'T GIVE A SHIT If You are in need of stuff from Japan I can Help you out. Small stuff only, shoot me a PM. If You have bought or buy from me I finally have a review thread CLICK HERE

12-10-2008, 09:20 AM	#13
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 36 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	There are a few sets of Ohlins coilovers on Up Garage you can get through a couple of different people on this forum (~1300). They can be revalved in any way you want them to be done. Moton makes a set up for our cars (~4000), Bilstein apparently makes a set up in Japan (~3500), you can get a custom set up of Koni race shocks with custom housings and spring rates (~1500), or you can go with the KWs (~2000). Greddy makes a set of 4 way adjustable coilovers now, not sure on the quality of the adjustments but they're selling for around 1600 in Japan. __________________ Instagram - SJKnoop

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06-02-2008, 08:06 PM	#2
Jza Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What about KW coilover v3? MSRP $1,995 on their site.

06-02-2008, 08:16 PM	#3
JTunedMotorsports Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (65) Feedback Score: 65 reviews	i was lookng at them...i was thinking zeal but they are very pricey.

06-02-2008, 08:31 PM	#4
D1GP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I purchased a set of KW V3 + Tein Top Hats for my car recently. If you are interested, I should have a full review up within the next couple weeks.

06-02-2008, 10:45 PM	#7
JTunedMotorsports Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (65) Feedback Score: 65 reviews	yes...but im trying to figure out my combo...I basically want something with product support and something that can be rebuilt if needed...the car is all drift and a drift specific set up is what i need...if anyone else has opinons on their preference and set ups let me know.

06-02-2008, 11:16 PM	#8
NewS13Guy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 36 Posts: 667 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Im setting up my drift car now and I went with Stance GR+

06-03-2008, 12:39 PM	#9
JTunedMotorsports Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 775 Trader Rating: (65) Feedback Score: 65 reviews	i might do zeal..since i just set up an account with them...anyone want to the gb buying...il hook it up lol.

12-09-2008, 10:24 PM	#10
RaVeNouS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WetSide Age: 43 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tanabe pro sevens w/teas.

12-09-2008, 10:28 PM	#11
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	DG5 anyone?

12-10-2008, 06:44 AM	#12
koukikrisp Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wake forest, nc Age: 33 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^yea seriously DG5 w/ swift springs, if its good enough for the majority of d1gp drivers im sure it'll do u fine