$1400 to spend... what coilovers? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Pudula · 06-20-2005, 02:41 PM

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 · 06-20-2005, 03:02 PM

KTS or Silkroad.

MakotoS13 · 06-20-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorgasm

KTS

there... fixed

TheSnail · 06-20-2005, 03:10 PM

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

projectRDM · 06-20-2005, 03:11 PM

KTS.

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Pudula · 06-20-2005, 03:24 PM

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

Realchaos1 · 06-21-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudula

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

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 · 06-21-2005, 12:07 PM

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.

JDMark · 06-20-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSnail

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 · 06-20-2005, 08:05 PM

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

Sil Beer S13 · 06-20-2005, 03:46 PM

I like super drifts bang for the buck.

SpdElemts · 06-20-2005, 04:54 PM

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

infinitexsound · 06-20-2005, 05:12 PM

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

justinhustle · 06-20-2005, 05:24 PM

silk road or tein

**ThatGuy** · 06-20-2005, 05:44 PM

Ess Pea Ehl Kay Tea Ess

infinitexsound · 06-20-2005, 08:29 PM

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

MakotoS13 · 06-20-2005, 08:30 PM

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

publicenemy137 · 06-20-2005, 09:51 PM

spl kts coilovers, best for price + quality.

***FaLKoN240*** · 06-20-2005, 10:00 PM

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 · 06-20-2005, 10:05 PM

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 · 06-20-2005, 10:06 PM

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

SimpleS14 · 06-20-2005, 10:12 PM

KTS because I have them......

infinitexsound · 06-20-2005, 10:52 PM

kinda fish do they have in texas?

raen419 · 06-20-2005, 10:52 PM

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

monkey7 · 06-21-2005, 01:06 AM

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 · 06-21-2005, 08:14 AM

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

mooboy · 06-21-2005, 12:28 PM

Any thoughts on the Tanabe DD Coilovers?

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

Andrew Bohan · 06-21-2005, 12:37 PM

lawrence, were you reading the thread at all?

SpdElemts · 06-21-2005, 12:57 PM

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 · 06-21-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

are you fkn kidding me? next time try not jacking my thread with your pointless question

06-20-2005, 02:41 PM	#1
Pudula Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, w00tizona Age: 38 Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$1400 to spend... what coilovers? 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.

06-20-2005, 03:10 PM	#4
TheSnail Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marietta Georgia Age: 39 Posts: 2,434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For under $1400, some people recomend KTS or Silkroad coilovers, but there others just recomend KTS. __________________

06-20-2005, 03:11 PM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	KTS. message length __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-20-2005, 05:12 PM	#13
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KTS or SILKROAD......... i think u get the idea... what everyone says to get... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

06-20-2005, 05:44 PM	#15
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ess Pea Ehl Kay Tea Ess __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

06-20-2005, 03:02 PM	#2
gorgasm Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 651 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KTS or Silkroad.

06-20-2005, 03:24 PM	#6
Pudula Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, w00tizona Age: 38 Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you guys feel about Kei Ofice TEs or the new Tein Super Drift?

06-21-2005, 12:07 PM	#8
Pudula Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, w00tizona Age: 38 Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

06-20-2005, 08:05 PM	#10
enen11 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 240sx Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

06-20-2005, 03:46 PM	#11
Sil Beer S13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chino!...NOT CHINO HILLS! Age: 39 Posts: 1,117 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like super drifts bang for the buck.

06-20-2005, 04:54 PM	#12
SpdElemts Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, California Age: 32 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	kts are really good for the money. And also they are bada$$ because i have them hehe

06-20-2005, 05:24 PM	#14
justinhustle Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,693 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: justinhustle Feedback Score: 0 reviews	silk road or tein

06-20-2005, 08:29 PM	#16
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats because they're good....... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

06-20-2005, 08:30 PM	#17
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you absolutely cannot beat KTS and the support they have. SPLparts takes care of you no matter what.

06-20-2005, 09:51 PM	#18
publicenemy137 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NoVa Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	spl kts coilovers, best for price + quality. __________________ check out my 240sx in my cardomain page 1 CLICK HERE TO SEE MY CARDOMAIN! help me decide my next set of rims

06-20-2005, 10:00 PM	#19
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	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.

06-20-2005, 10:05 PM	#20
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

06-20-2005, 10:06 PM	#21
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	id go with the KTS actually i am on my Daily driver s13 i love splparts. they give me the good shit. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-20-2005, 10:12 PM	#22
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KTS because I have them......

06-20-2005, 10:52 PM	#23
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	kinda fish do they have in texas? __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

06-20-2005, 10:52 PM	#24
raen419 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jasper, AL Age: 38 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	kts slam your car and you'll still have $$$ for ruca (which you will need...hahaha)

06-21-2005, 01:06 AM	#25
monkey7 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

06-21-2005, 08:14 AM	#26
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 34 Posts: 4,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for 700 u can get some megans and use the extra 700 for somethin else... yeah i know where there are 700 dollar megans __________________

06-21-2005, 12:28 PM	#27
mooboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 396 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Any thoughts on the Tanabe DD Coilovers? Ok I owned myself, i'll read the thread next time. __________________ lasmith vids Last edited by mooboy; 06-21-2005 at 02:35 PM..

06-21-2005, 12:37 PM	#28
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Posts: 8,330 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	lawrence, were you reading the thread at all?

06-21-2005, 12:57 PM	#29
SpdElemts Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, California Age: 32 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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

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