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10-27-2001, 03:53 AM

<a href="http://www.modacar.com/nissan/frameset_suspension_package_nissan.htm

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For</a> S14s, $730 for a set of Eibach Sportline Springs and Koni Adjustable Yellow Struts. Sounds good to me (though I still can't afford them). Has anyone seen a better deal or is this the best package out there?

That page also has Eibach Sportline with KYB AGX for $609 for the S13s.

vancouvers14 · 10-28-2001, 07:24 PM

KYB Gr2 are good too

burgy240 · 10-28-2001, 09:23 PM

I just bought Tokico blues from my local tuner shop for 299.99 including tax.  Add $235 for Eibachs and thats $534.99.  But U may want a different set up.  Good Luck!

vancouvers14 · 10-29-2001, 12:47 PM

tokico blues are non-adjustable, so don't make a price comparison on that

*LanceS13* · 10-29-2001, 02:37 PM

KYB GR2's aren't adjustable either.
That sounds like a decent price, but I'm having some problems with Modacar right now...I ordered a shift knob from them two months ago and since then I've gotten the wrong knob TWICE.  Still haven't gotten the one I ordered.:angry:

10-30-2001, 01:47 AM

Thanks for the replies. What do you people have for shocks/struts on your S14s? And you know those Apexi coilovers that are $1000 and $2000? Are those prices for each or a set of four?

HippoSleek · 10-30-2001, 08:46 AM

That seems like a decent price, but Modacar has a horrible reputation from all I've heard from.  I know someone did a group buy on Konis recently for $500 + shipping (from SF, CA) and Eibachs go for about $200 - $225.  

Honestly, I don't like the adjustments on Konis though (front is knob, but w/o marks/indicators... rear you have to remove!).  For about $250 more you can get GABs or get some Tokkiko HTSs imported.  Both way better shocks (also short stroke).  

Other problem with that package is the springs, IMHO.  I like Eibachs, but not the Sportlines - they are too soft for as low as they are.  They take away too much shock travel w/o adding enough resistance to keep you from bottoming the suspension.  Pro-Kits are a better choice, even if they are .5" taller.

I'll be doing GABs + Pro-Kits or Kg/mms after the last snowfall.

*DSC* · 10-30-2001, 09:00 AM

When I get around to lowering I'm probably going to get tanabe springs. Its a 2" drop front and rear, they are a lot stiffer than the eibach and are only $180. I haven't given struts much thought yet.

*LanceS13* · 10-30-2001, 11:18 AM

I have Eibach ProKits and KYB AGX Adjustables....nice combo I think.  It's a noticeable but not impractical drop, you get ride adjustment, and overall it handles great.

10-30-2001, 12:38 PM

I've heard a lot about KYB AGX adjustables but they don't seem to have that for the S14.  In fact, I haven't heard of a choice of shocks/struts that people trust for the S14,  like how people go with Injen for intake, Eibach for springs, Hotshot/Greddy for headers, etc. Konis apparently are hard to adjust, KYB doesn't have adjustables for S14, same with Tokico, except for Tokico HTS which I can't find for the S14. I'd prefer not ordering from Modacar anyway since it's in CA and so am I, which means I'd have to pay a lot of tax. I've heard GAB is good but don't know where to find some. And I see Tokico HTS at Jspec.com but they only have that for the S13. Can someone tell me where to look?

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10-27-2001, 03:53 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	<a href="http://www.modacar.com/nissan/frameset_suspension_package_nissan.htm For" target="_blank">http://www.modacar.com/nissan....m For</a> S14s, $730 for a set of Eibach Sportline Springs and Koni Adjustable Yellow Struts. Sounds good to me (though I still can't afford them). Has anyone seen a better deal or is this the best package out there? That page also has Eibach Sportline with KYB AGX for $609 for the S13s.

10-28-2001, 07:24 PM	#2
vancouvers14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KYB Gr2 are good too

10-28-2001, 09:23 PM	#3
burgy240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tampa Age: 45 Posts: 2,151 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I just bought Tokico blues from my local tuner shop for 299.99 including tax.  Add $235 for Eibachs and thats $534.99.  But U may want a different set up.  Good Luck!

10-29-2001, 12:47 PM	#4
vancouvers14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tokico blues are non-adjustable, so don't make a price comparison on that

10-29-2001, 02:37 PM	#5
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KYB GR2's aren't adjustable either. That sounds like a decent price, but I'm having some problems with Modacar right now...I ordered a shift knob from them two months ago and since then I've gotten the wrong knob TWICE.  Still haven't gotten the one I ordered.:angry:

10-30-2001, 01:47 AM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the replies. What do you people have for shocks/struts on your S14s? And you know those Apexi coilovers that are $1000 and $2000? Are those prices for each or a set of four?

10-30-2001, 08:46 AM	#7
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That seems like a decent price, but Modacar has a horrible reputation from all I've heard from.  I know someone did a group buy on Konis recently for $500 + shipping (from SF, CA) and Eibachs go for about $200 - $225.   Honestly, I don't like the adjustments on Konis though (front is knob, but w/o marks/indicators... rear you have to remove!).  For about $250 more you can get GABs or get some Tokkiko HTSs imported.  Both way better shocks (also short stroke).   Other problem with that package is the springs, IMHO.  I like Eibachs, but not the Sportlines - they are too soft for as low as they are.  They take away too much shock travel w/o adding enough resistance to keep you from bottoming the suspension.  Pro-Kits are a better choice, even if they are .5" taller. I'll be doing GABs + Pro-Kits or Kg/mms after the last snowfall.

10-30-2001, 09:00 AM	#8
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When I get around to lowering I'm probably going to get tanabe springs. Its a 2" drop front and rear, they are a lot stiffer than the eibach and are only $180. I haven't given struts much thought yet.

10-30-2001, 11:18 AM	#9
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have Eibach ProKits and KYB AGX Adjustables....nice combo I think.  It's a noticeable but not impractical drop, you get ride adjustment, and overall it handles great.

10-30-2001, 12:38 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	I've heard a lot about KYB AGX adjustables but they don't seem to have that for the S14.  In fact, I haven't heard of a choice of shocks/struts that people trust for the S14,  like how people go with Injen for intake, Eibach for springs, Hotshot/Greddy for headers, etc. Konis apparently are hard to adjust, KYB doesn't have adjustables for S14, same with Tokico, except for Tokico HTS which I can't find for the S14. I'd prefer not ordering from Modacar anyway since it's in CA and so am I, which means I'd have to pay a lot of tax. I've heard GAB is good but don't know where to find some. And I see Tokico HTS at Jspec.com but they only have that for the S13. Can someone tell me where to look?