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!!chuy!! · 01-19-2011, 05:22 PM

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 · 01-19-2011, 05:45 PM

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 · 01-19-2011, 06:05 PM

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

jdingui94 · 01-20-2011, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !!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

Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance
Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Screw Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance

GAB - Silvia S13 / 180SX Kit for Height Adjustable - Nengun Performance
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

jdingui94 · 01-20-2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !!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

Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance
Unknown - Junk! Height Adjustable Screw Kit for S13 - Nengun Performance

GAB - Silvia S13 / 180SX Kit for Height Adjustable - Nengun Performance
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 · 01-20-2011, 06:23 AM

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

SlideKing92 · 01-20-2011, 07:28 AM

^^^ 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 · 01-20-2011, 08:47 AM

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 · 01-20-2011, 09:14 AM

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

Megan Racing Street Series Coilover Kit Nissan S13

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 · 01-20-2011, 09:34 AM

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 · 01-20-2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Datenshi

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

Megan Racing Street Series Coilover Kit Nissan S13

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 · 01-20-2011, 05:39 PM

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 · 01-20-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenkidrift

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

kojiki88 · 01-20-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenkidrift

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 · 01-23-2011, 07:44 AM

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 · 01-29-2011, 10:28 AM

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.

01-20-2011, 06:23 AM	#36
jdingui94 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: reading, pa Age: 27 Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah idk what to do?? not trying to go with blown stuff cuz i dont have money to rebuild __________________ slidding sideways+smoke=FUNN

01-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#38
jdingui94 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: reading, pa Age: 27 Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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 __________________ slidding sideways+smoke=FUNN

01-20-2011, 09:34 AM	#40
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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 __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

01-23-2011, 07:44 AM	#45
jdingui94 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: reading, pa Age: 27 Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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 __________________ slidding sideways+smoke=FUNN

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01-19-2011, 05:22 PM	#31
!!chuy!! Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: OREGON Age: 32 Posts: 97 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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 .

01-19-2011, 05:45 PM	#32
herbieS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FT Campbell, KY. Posts: 329 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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

01-20-2011, 07:28 AM	#37
SlideKing92 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ 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

01-20-2011, 09:14 AM	#39
Datenshi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your crazy to even consider buying blown coilovers.. HUGE waste of money. Megan Racing Street Series Coilover Kit Nissan S13 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.

01-20-2011, 05:39 PM	#42
ROOSEY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the garage Posts: 430 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	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!

01-29-2011, 10:28 AM	#46
ROOSEY Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the garage Posts: 430 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	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.