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BadMoJo · 09-25-2001, 03:27 PM

I was wondering If anyone has coilovers, and what kind they have. I am just trying to see what is out there and what is good. I have heard of the APEXi N1's but i dont know how much they are, or if they are any good. Any info would be great  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>.

Yoshi · 09-25-2001, 04:47 PM

N1's, expect to pay 2-3G's. They're expensive. The kind of suspension u want should correlate with what kind of driving you do/want to do.

Myself, i'm at the amateur drift level. It's my preferred style, and lots of fun, so coilovers are pretty much a must. If you're just doing street performance, you'll be happy with just a stiffer street strut and lower springs. If you intend to drag, that's outta my area... but I'm sure some AGX's would be fine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Just my 2 cents. ^_^

*drifterx* · 09-25-2001, 07:10 PM

N1 are not 2k
sorry
u can get the low end N1 for only like $900-1000..... these are height adjustable but not stiffness adjustable but the ride is pretty nice- almost stock.......
or u can pay like 1500 for like height and stiffness....
i personally like the ride on the Apexi
but u can look into Tein and a few expensive ones

BadMoJo · 09-25-2001, 07:40 PM

I plan on doing hard street driving, some drifting <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>, and a bit of road race style driving. So you say the N1's feel almost like stock? I would like a stiffer ride, i dont really mind it. so, they will run about 900-1000? not to bad i guess.

anthony240 · 09-25-2001, 08:47 PM

That's the Apex'i WS that costs $900, the N1's cost $2000 up.

BadMoJo · 09-26-2001, 02:24 PM

So the APEXi WS are like 900ish, hmm where is a good place to buy those at a good price. #### maybe even do a group buy somewhere down the road...?!

(Edited by BadMoJo at 3:25 pm on Sep. 26, 2001)

Yoshi · 09-26-2001, 03:59 PM

yeah, what Anthony240 said ;P  

I'd like some, buy ####, would almost cost as much as a motor swap! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>  (well not really, but taht's a lotta $ <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> hehee)

dz240 · 09-26-2001, 04:53 PM

If I were to get coilovers I would go with the tein HR's. I've heard they are soft enough for street (a stiff racing coilover will rip apart your chassis if not properly supported) but they don't come with the pillow ball mounts. If you have an S13 I would go with a set of KYB AGX's and Eibach Pro Kit. If you want height adjustment then get some ground-control coilovers. Coilovers aren't just a cheap way to raise, lower, and adjust the spring setting. There is alot you need to know. I would just go with the AGX's

BadMoJo · 09-26-2001, 08:00 PM

it would be for an s14, and what about the ground-controls, they say they are for race only so i am guessing they are way to stiff. and i do want to go coilovers, not just a lowering spring setup. and i am willing to spend around 900 or so if i have to. But i wanna try to keep it cheaper if i can, i just dont wanna buy anything that will be of low quality.

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09-25-2001, 03:27 PM	#1
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was wondering If anyone has coilovers, and what kind they have. I am just trying to see what is out there and what is good. I have heard of the APEXi N1's but i dont know how much they are, or if they are any good. Any info would be great  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>.

09-25-2001, 04:47 PM	#2
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 44 Posts: 3,000 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	N1's, expect to pay 2-3G's. They're expensive. The kind of suspension u want should correlate with what kind of driving you do/want to do. Myself, i'm at the amateur drift level. It's my preferred style, and lots of fun, so coilovers are pretty much a must. If you're just doing street performance, you'll be happy with just a stiffer street strut and lower springs. If you intend to drag, that's outta my area... but I'm sure some AGX's would be fine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> Just my 2 cents. ^_^

09-25-2001, 07:10 PM	#3
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 40 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	N1 are not 2k sorry u can get the low end N1 for only like $900-1000..... these are height adjustable but not stiffness adjustable but the ride is pretty nice- almost stock....... or u can pay like 1500 for like height and stiffness.... i personally like the ride on the Apexi but u can look into Tein and a few expensive ones

09-25-2001, 07:40 PM	#4
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I plan on doing hard street driving, some drifting <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>, and a bit of road race style driving. So you say the N1's feel almost like stock? I would like a stiffer ride, i dont really mind it. so, they will run about 900-1000? not to bad i guess.

09-25-2001, 08:47 PM	#5
anthony240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That's the Apex'i WS that costs $900, the N1's cost $2000 up.

09-26-2001, 02:24 PM	#6
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So the APEXi WS are like 900ish, hmm where is a good place to buy those at a good price. #### maybe even do a group buy somewhere down the road...?! (Edited by BadMoJo at 3:25 pm on Sep. 26, 2001)

09-26-2001, 03:59 PM	#7
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 44 Posts: 3,000 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah, what Anthony240 said ;P   I'd like some, buy ####, would almost cost as much as a motor swap! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>  (well not really, but taht's a lotta $ <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> hehee)

09-26-2001, 04:53 PM	#8
dz240 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I were to get coilovers I would go with the tein HR's. I've heard they are soft enough for street (a stiff racing coilover will rip apart your chassis if not properly supported) but they don't come with the pillow ball mounts. If you have an S13 I would go with a set of KYB AGX's and Eibach Pro Kit. If you want height adjustment then get some ground-control coilovers. Coilovers aren't just a cheap way to raise, lower, and adjust the spring setting. There is alot you need to know. I would just go with the AGX's

09-26-2001, 08:00 PM	#9
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 39 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it would be for an s14, and what about the ground-controls, they say they are for race only so i am guessing they are way to stiff. and i do want to go coilovers, not just a lowering spring setup. and i am willing to spend around 900 or so if i have to. But i wanna try to keep it cheaper if i can, i just dont wanna buy anything that will be of low quality.