Which should I get first? Coilovers vs. 2-Way LSD

[Obie55]

So I have recently obtained some funds due to graduation gifts and I'm looking at either purchasing Megan Racing Street series coilovers or a KAAZ 2-way LSD. My car is a 1992 s13 hatchback, and right now I have the stock open-diff and Tokico struts and shocks which leave a lot to be desired in terms of stance and performance. My goal is to eventually drift this car as well as run it at the track every once in a while. Any feedback on which purchase to make first would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

-Obie

[AngryPanda]

Stay away from Megan coilovers.

Save up a bit more and buy better coils.

If I had to decide between a Kaaz 2-way or Megan coilovers, it would be the diff.

Don't cheap out on something as important as your suspension.

[conwest]

megans are fine don't listen to all the haters on zilvia. Just stay away from brands like godspeed. Anything cheaper than megans is absolute shit. I had some godspeeds on my s14 and compared to the megan tracks i have now.....the megans blow them away. I'd say go with the diff first so you can get some drifting in.....you already have a little bit better than stock suspension so you should be fine for a while. Once you drive better, get coilovers

[iROYAL]

I would get Luke's LOCD welded diff and use the rest for (insert brand name here) coilovers.

That's just me tho..

[s13tilldeath*]

I would by coils and a welded diff. then you have enough for both.
:drama:

[Dousan_PG]

Real lsd
Then coilovers

[SC_S13]

Even though I do rock one of Luke's LOCD diffs, welded diffs are a bitch for DD's. the money you spend on tires will out-weigh the immediate convienience of having both. I say go for the diff, the coils can wait.

[kalypso123]

this is a good question... :eek3:

diff is a good move, thats doing things in the right order.

[karl wasabi]

LSD first, then suspension. You already have somewhat of a performance suspension. Get the diff. DO NOT GET A WELDED DIFF!

[240ss]

i say go for the coilovers first.
i used to have megans and they were just fine.

[Shaminii]

Get a diff before coilovers. Why? You'll find out why when you get stuck on a ramp because one wheel is in the air and the wheel on the ground isn't spinning.

[Fonix36]

Welded diff and coils at the same time. ftmfw im rocking a welded, its bliss at a budget

[jimmytango00]

Get a diff before coilovers. Why? You'll find out why when you get stuck on a ramp because one wheel is in the air and the wheel on the ground isn't spinning.


That was me at pepboys last night :o, LSD First man, it sucks getting stuck.

[Slammed Assassin]

go for the diff!!

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Am I the only one who thinks he should get real coils first? A 2 way before coils would seem a bit odd to me...

[ixfxi]

lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH!


funniest thing about this thread is that the only people that say megan doesnt suck are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome.


my advice? research, think and decide for yourself. are coilovers even necessary or are you just trying to follow the trend of modifications that people do?

[Okinawandrifter87]

I would by coils and a welded diff. then you have enough for both.
:drama:

Get the coils and get a welded first then get a lsd once your skilled with it. Try getting some PBM coils for round the same price almost. Just my .02

[kalypso123]

lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH!



this happens a lot on zilvia sadly... we should have a section only for build threads.

[Propaganda]

megans are fine don't listen to all the haters on zilvia. Just stay away from brands like godspeed. Anything cheaper than megans is absolute shit.A little more money and you have Stances shipped to your house from Intense

[Shadowhunter]

Personally LSD before coilovers. If you have already upgraded shocks. LSd is probably one of the single best handling upgrades you can make to your car.

[Leo-kun]

If you want to drift, LSD first. But it is your car, so do what you want.

[hacknik]

Go buy some STANCE coils. Save monies, and replaces your tie rods before they snap (if they're stock). And if your getting an LSD, might aswell replace your subframe bushings while your at it. Then you'll have fun =D

[jamg]

what are you, pro formula D drifter?

get some coils, and a welded diff

[AutoTune]

l are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome.


?
or live in bfe

[Dousan_PG]

FedEx ships all over the USA
thats no excuse.

[thesimpleS13]

when I had my 240, i got the LSD first, im totally against welded diffs ( just a personal preferance) and there's aboslutely nothing wrong with Megan Coilovers, if they were shitty you wouldn't see their name everywhere, and they probably wouldn't be sponsoring events...Like that special Invite only megan drift event.

[ManoNegra]

when I had my 240, i got the LSD first, im totally against welded diffs ( just a personal preferance) and there's aboslutely nothing wrong with Megan Coilovers, if 90% of 240 owners weren't cheap/broke 18 year olds you wouldn't see their name everywhere, and they probably wouldn't be sponsoring events...Like that special Invite only megan drift event.

there, fixed it for you.

[s13dan]

look at your budget, look at what you want and what the car will be used for and shop accordingly. Do a little research because in the market for 240's there is a lot to choose from and GENERALLY you get what you pay for.There is a lot of real junk out there.

Stance is a great brand for the price, and welded diffs are best for weekend drift cars.
Some guys use them everyday but there are pros and cons to that choice the only REAL pro is the price.... As for megan i have seen some cars with them that appear to preform just fine, but the qaulity just isnt as high as other brands.

[xplicit240]

lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH!


funniest thing about this thread is that the only people that say megan doesnt suck are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome.


my advice? research, think and decide for yourself. are coilovers even necessary or are you just trying to follow the trend of modifications that people do?

Amen. i spend the money to make sure i have quality items. dont cheap out on your car. do some research and find out if you will need coil overs for what ever it is your gonna do with the car. if you just mean to drive it around and make it look good then just get some lowering springs or in this case megan coil overs. if your gonna do some real driving then invest in some quality coils. :2c:

[90hatchie]

buy my kaaz 2 way :-)

[THE PROPHET]

LSD first, then coilovers

[Obie55]

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[hOngsterr]

Get a diff before coilovers. Why? You'll find out why when you get stuck on a ramp because one wheel is in the air and the wheel on the ground isn't spinning.

That was me at pepboys last night :o, LSD First man, it sucks getting stuck.

lol i agree with both /\/\/\

Am I the only one who thinks he should get real coils first? A 2 way before coils would seem a bit odd to me...

but i'd recommend coils/suspension before the 2 way.
IMO

[Obie55]

Thanks again for everyone's opinion, they are all greatly appreciated! I think I'm going to go ahead and focus on the 2-way LSD and then coilovers. :werd:

[meteorite_flo]

Personally, I would just piece it up, get lsd and then the coilovers. Just ride stock for now, then when the time comes install both at the same time or what not. You will see a big difference.

[lflkajfj12123]

this thread is pretty fucking retarded

[ESmorz]

SR.

Power overcomes all problems.

Duh.

[240tuned91]

i love love love my kaaz diff <3

[SilviaSR20DET]

i seriously still dont understand why you guys say welded diffs uses up more tires than a real lsd. Heck it wears the same when i had an open diff. I run a welded dd for years.

[KoukiDrifter240]

get lsd first i say cusco (cause i have one) 1.5 better 2 way jut harder

[stinky_180]

i got lsd first

currently saving up for some stance gr+ coilovers.

[Spring Break '92]

this thread is pretty fucking retarded
^^THIS. OP, I don't know you but I have serious doubts about you eventually tracking your car, as you put it. Everyone says that, especially young kids who just copped an S-chassis. If you don't have money to spend and you MUST have your car lowered and an LSD, just get the Megan coils and a factory JDM VLSD with the 4.08 gear.

[yeti303]

get coilovers first so at least u can dump it and have a lil fun driving..if u get an lsd on tokicos its guna have lots of body sway...

[Sileighty_85]

megans are fine don't listen to all the haters on zilvia. Just stay away from brands like godspeed. Anything cheaper than megans is absolute shit. I had some godspeeds on my s14 and compared to the megan tracks i have now.....the megans blow them away.

HAHAHA
You just compared Megans to God Speed hahaha

You fail

[udon!]

you should just get a viscous and get powered by max coilovers or DMAX

[chituntang]

I would buy New Megan stuff rather than buy used JDM/ other good brand. At least I am helping the economy out.

I cheaped out too many times and learned my lessons, but really, Megan coils are not cheap stuff. They are fine. If we know Apexi and Megan's coilovers come from the same factory, and you do not know if the material used to make these coilovers are different, then you cannot say Megan is shit when "Trusted brand Apexi" is good.

[drift freaq]

I would buy New Megan stuff rather than buy used JDM/ other good brand. At least I am helping the economy out.

I cheaped out too many times and learned my lessons, but really, Megan coils are not cheap stuff. They are fine. If we know Apexi and Megan's coilovers come from the same factory, and you do not know if the material used to make these coilovers are different, then you cannot say Megan is shit when "Trusted brand Apexi" is good.

Dude do you actually have a clue as what to you are talking about? eh NOT! Megans come from BC's aka Bor Chuans(or however it spelled) factory as do the bottom of the line Apexi. Anything above the bottom of the line Apexi is not made by them(BC) and is a totally different shock. To compare all Apexi to Megans is just dumb.

Oh and bottom of the line Apexi suck just like Megans suck, just like BC racing suck., just like Godspeed, Ksport and any other sub $900 coilover. Oh and pretty much most of Coilovers coming out of Japan as well. Except for a few top of the line names and even those do not compare to Koni, Ohlin, Aragosta,Bilstein, Molton, Penske.

[RastaS13]

Wow you guys really brought this old thread to life.