Good set of coilovers for about a 1000?

[s14unimog]

i know most of you might tell me to buy a set of 2400 ones and just save up to buy some but I was wondering if anyone had a set they particularly liked? I was looking at the HE's right now and if all else fails thats my pick. So let me know if there are a better set for the money.
thanks ahead of time

[SilviaDriver]

KTS

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[justinhustle]

spl
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[KiDyNomiTe]

Silk Road RM/A8, but more than a g

[Salty_X]

KTS

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spl
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Same thing.
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[CoasTek240]

d2?

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[s14unimog]

is there more to it than KTS or SPL....I want a good drift set up (no circut masters) so pretty stiff and camber adjustment(front)... what sort of adjustments should i look for on a dampener?

[drift into a curb]

Apex N1 Pro. I think blu808 was selling a set in the FS section for $1100 shipped.

[Heartwork]

Zeal Function B6, $3,000

[s13irdie2]

the d2's are pretty good for around a grand but if you want to spend around 400 more the silk roads are pretty tasty. i juss ordered them yesterday. cant wait!!

[AutoRnD]

zeals b6's are only 2.2k and change =)

[Fibercus]

Tanabe all the way

[statik]

also, not even close to 1k

[s14unimog]

Maxima HID's Nick? anyways what about those Apex N1 pro's? there good for a moderate drift set up?
and anyone got an opinion on the HE's?

[publicenemy137]

SPLs, but those will cost a lil over a grand. D2/K-sports are best for value. Robbie (my friend) is holding a GB, only $660 shipped for a set. e-mail him at [email protected] and he'll hook you up

[SilviaDriver]

spl
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nice reply

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[JaeTea]

Save another $400 and get Silkroads.

[kuruptR]

He's are good, damper and rod is pretty small, but good bang for buck. Im going on my second set, i liked them. Second go for spl parts kts coilover www.splparts.com?

[wootwoot]

spl!


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[SimpleS14]

KTS!

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[ZK]

I think the SPL = KTS. SPL is importing them for KTS.

[SimpleS14]

I think the SPL = KTS. SPL is importing them for KTS.

yes...we know this from previous posts I was just jumping in on the joke.

[KiDyNomiTe]

HEs for the price

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[driftfactory]

Actually the best buy for the price is the Kei Office TE's. I've got them for $1254.00 for the S13 and 1311.00 for the S14. Not trying to plug myself too much but they are the best out their. imho. The main reason people used to count them out is that they where rarely available in the US and when they did import a set or two they were expensive. We carry most of the line in stock now so the waiting thing is n/a and we have worked out US pricing with Kei Office to make them cost effective for most people. </pug>

[Var]

IIRC Kei Office uses KYB shocks and they arent rebuildable. Also ppl i talked to that had them werent happy with them.

[driftfactory]

I don't know where you got your information from but Kei Office does not use KYB shocks. They are also FULLY rebuildable. I will soon be able to send any Kei Office suspension to the new factory here in the US and have them rebuilt. As far as people not being happy with Kei Office the ONLY time I have ever heard of someone not being happy with them is when the person never bothered to dial them in. Kei Office is known for being very adjustable which means that you have to put in the time to set them to your taste. If you don't take the time, or don't know what your doing you need springs and shocks, not coilovers.

[BuudWeizErr]

DF: whats the spring rates on those?

[driftfactory]

For the S13 it's 7kg for the front and 6kg for the rear. The S14 is 8kg front and 7kg rear. The ride height adjustment is ~30mm-~70mm for both.

[KiDyNomiTe]

Camber plates? Pillowball mounts? Any Pics? I would still take HEs over those for the price. At least from the info you have given me so far

[MugenHonda]

IIRC Kei Office uses KYB shocks and they arent rebuildable. Also ppl i talked to that had them werent happy with them.

dumbass. :hammer:

[driftfactory]

They have adjustable camber plates, Upper pillowball in front and ridged mount in rear. Height adjustment can be made from the shock body as well as the spring perch allowing for you to drop them without preloading the springs. They are also edd coated so they will not have the rust problems that the He's have and they are fully rebuildable.
http://www.driftfactory.com/keiofficecoils.jpg

[drift into a curb]

Inverted strut on the front is the nice feature. How much do rebuilds cost for Kei office coilovers and what is the turn around time? I think that is concern as you can order replacement tubes from SPL for the KTS and replace it yourself without sending it in for rebuild for approximate $550.

[West]

IIRC Kei Office uses KYB shocks and they arent rebuildable. Also ppl i talked to that had them werent happy with them.

You would be suprised on how many coilovers use the same manufacturer for their shocks, such as KYB, etc.

[s14srpilot]

IIRC Kei Office uses KYB shocks and they arent rebuildable. Also ppl i talked to that had them werent happy with them.


That's Tanabe you're talkin' about. Get your info right!

[s14srpilot]

They have adjustable camber plates, 32 damping levels "with the ability for near infinite adjustment between levels", Upper pillowball in front and ridged mount in rear. They are also edd coated so they will not have the rust problems that the He's have. They are fully rebuildable and adjustable.
http://www.driftfactory.com/keiofficecoils.jpg

Those look EXACTLY as my XT-a's except that my XT-a's have helper springs in the back. Besides that, what's the difference between the two? Thanks

[Var]

dumbass. :hammer:


I thought someone told they are built by KYB (someone who owned a set).
http://www.riceboypage.com/shame/classic/8lite-fr.jpg

hop back in your car and go home (www.hondatech.com)

[MugenHonda]

I thought someone told they are built by KYB (someone who owned a set).
http://www.riceboypage.com/shame/classic/8lite-fr.jpg

hop back in your car and go home (www.hondatech.com)

Well they are wrong.
How do you know what I drive?

[KiDyNomiTe]

How do you know what I drive?
How do you know he's a dumbass? He was simply misinformed.

[Salty_X]

They are also edd coated so they will not have the rust problems that the He's have.
You're thinking of Tein HAs, HEs don't have rust problems...

I like my HEs. :coold:

[Brian W.]

Silkroad RMA8 .... Alot of people have them and they all love them. $1399 shipped to your door is hard to beat for all the features and some of the best quality.

[driftfactory]

The Xt's are Beefier and the XT alphas have the helper springs. I'm aware that not all HE's have rust issues but I've heard MANY people that live on the coast or in areas where the roads are salted complain about HE rust issues.

[AutoRnD]

That is why you all should go out and get some zeal coilovers... oooh =)

http://www.autornd.com/Images/IMG_4907t.jpg

those are function d's the rear is full aluminum and light as all hell..

ALSO if you wanna talk about piston diameters.. It has one of THE BIGGEST Piston Diameters Out there.. They Range From 40-46 mm's. Are rebuildable within the usa and turn around is NOT MONTHS / NOT WEEKS / BUT DAYS

BEAT THAT =)

[driftfactory]

The function Ds are also $2,855.00 These coilovers are $1254.00 and include free shipping. And the reality is if you want to compare suspension in that price range I also have the D1 spec suspension in stock. The D1 has all the features of the Function D's PLUS helper springs and the piston diameter on the D1's is 60mm. Kei Office is also now rebuildable in the US so the turnaround times are not like they used to be. They are similar to the other suspension companies in the US. Here is a picture of our D1 Spec coilovers for the S13. We also have the D1spec in stock for the S14.
http://www.driftfactory.com/keiofficed1spec.jpg

[justinhustle]

do a group buy on the kei office =]

[driftfactory]

We are an official Kei Office distributor and unfortunately, Kei Office does not authorize group buys.

But we are offering free shipping on any Kei Office coilover set. And you will still be eligible for a free gift from our Rewards store. Again, we pay the tax and the shipping cost on the free item (so it is truly free).

[Var]

ALSO if you wanna talk about piston diameters.. It has one of THE BIGGEST Piston Diameters Out there.. They Range From 40-46 mm's. Are rebuildable within the usa and turn around is NOT MONTHS / NOT WEEKS / BUT DAYS

BEAT THAT =)


That's the same as the KTS. 40 and 46mm inverted monotube. Also SPL offers a brand new set of shocks for 550 shipped, which is the cost of rebuilding for most sets anyways. That way you have 0 down time. YOu order them, when they get in you take your old ones off. Your car is down for 30 minutes. Beat that =) (for 1100 shipped)

[wootwoot]

^^^thats another reason why they are so dang good...

[steaLthy240]

what about Tein FLEX ? ;)

[driftfactory]

Yes, but the KTS is only 15 way adjustable.

[KiDyNomiTe]

Yes, but the KTS is only 15 way adjustable.
You don't need that much dampening, I am happy with my 8 way. How many times it clicks doesn't mean much.

[Brian W.]

...having a bigger piston doesnt necessarily make it superior.

[justinhustle]

...having a bigger piston doesnt necessarily make it superior.


see biggers only better in the bedroom boys & bitches

[S14DB]

what about Tein FLEX ? ;)
I love mine :wiggle:

[nutipah]

I don't think most of us will reach the limits of even the most basic of these coilovers so there is not much need in fighting over them. I've got a question tho. I currently have Kybs and sportlines on my S13 and am not at all happy with them...the # 1 reason is that they still have too much wheel gap and I hate that. I am looking at the HEs right now but am not sure as to how much I can adjust ride height. I've heard some people say some coilovers don't go low enough but I'm not sure which ones. I pretty much want it slammed. I know i sound like a noob but bear with me. I also looking at the GP sports GR6.

[kuruptR]

I don't think most of us will reach the limits of even the most basic of these coilovers so there is not much need in fighting over them.

Most of the guys on zilvia use there coilovers for comp not show and shine, this is not a honda forum.

Any coilover with a threaded body like a HE/flex will give you the lowest stance, without reducing shock travel.

[Zoom8112]

wow, i didnt even realize that the SPL's were inverted monotube design for the fronts.

now i notice that the kei office TE's arent designed that way and have the traditional design.

i've read that people like and prefer the inverted design. my question is, what exactly makes inverted a preference over the traditional?

[sykikchimp]

Inverted design reduces unsprung mass on the suspension, and allows the damper to work more efficiently.

fyi - Zeal function B6's only have 6 adjustment clicks. "32 click" adjustment is a marketing thing. Koni's are infinately adjustable.

[Var]

the # 1 reason is that they still have too much wheel gap and I hate that. I am looking at the HEs right now but am not sure as to how much I can adjust ride height.


*Not being harsh*

IMHO, that's a bad reason to spend 1300 bucks on a set of coils, especially HE's. WHy He's? Cause they are drift spec? Do you drift? Most ppl just assume to get HE's for no reason. That extra wheel gap makes your car handle better on the street. Keeps you off your bumpstops. If you dont like your wheel gap just go get some 20's

[nutipah]

*Not being harsh*

IMHO, that's a bad reason to spend 1300 bucks on a set of coils, especially HE's. WHy He's? Cause they are drift spec? Do you drift? Most ppl just assume to get HE's for no reason. That extra wheel gap makes your car handle better on the street. Keeps you off your bumpstops. If you dont like your wheel gap just go get some 20's

Why do you mother fuckers always act so elitist. A person has to start somewhere in order to gain understanding. Just because that's my main reason for spending 1300 is none of your business. Just answer the damn question or move on.

yes I drift

[brokenben]

haha.. i feel like this thread is a battle of the vendors.

[AutoRnD]

yeah most likely, hahaha.. Get silkroad / GP SPORts/ Tein / ZEAL /

JUST GET SOMETHING!!!

put it this way.. no matter what you decide.. as long as it aint those ebay special coils you will be fine..

[Var]

Why do you mother fuckers always act so elitist. A person has to start somewhere in order to gain understanding. Just because that's my main reason for spending 1300 is none of your business. Just answer the damn question or move on.

yes I drift


i'm not acting elitist. if i was i'd tell you dont buy those cheapo teins and go buy some topline aragosta's for 2800 bucks.
dont be offended from what i said, but if you saw as many threads as i did about which coilovers give a lower drop and what kind of ppl ask that question over and over, you'd get the point..(same as "what body kit is this?")

Sorry if i offended you. Tein He's will work fine. they will lower the car lower than you want it. you can scrape your framerails on driveways if you want. have fun

[ucfz31s13]

I have the HE's and I am completely happy w/ them. Won't change to something better until I 'outgrow' them.

They are GREAT for

late night outings
curvy roads
drift events

For 1100ish shipped, they are hard to beat in my opinion, except for the KTSs.

[S14DB]

I've seen your late night outings around UCF...

[KiDyNomiTe]

Get ground controls, they go pretty low.

If you want something super low figure out adjustment lengths (e-mail companies). From personal experience DDs can go the lowest, Silk Roads are also super low, HEs are after Silk Roads.

[yudalicious]

Why do you mother fuckers always act so elitist. A person has to start somewhere in order to gain understanding. Just because that's my main reason for spending 1300 is none of your business. Just answer the damn question or move on.

yes I drift

and why are you a moron? I believe he said "not being harsh"
and yes he DID start somewhere, told you a damn reasonable
opinion

[Grant]

what about the JIC FLT-A1's? iono since he said stick to the 1000 price range