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Old 05-08-2012, 11:22 PM   #1
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s14 coilovers umm suggestion/ tech talk

sorry have to re open something like this which has been done before a couple years back. just like to learn new things really. i would like to know if anyone has experenced using coilovers with and without external reservoirs on coilovers? What did you like about them about street/track use? No bias answers on what companies you guys use because their are many to choose from.I just want an comparison and contrast really from those who experienced them.
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there are a million threads on the coilover choices available
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Not the answer i was looking for but thanks anyway.
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Not the answer i was looking for but thanks anyway.
Of course it wasn't the answer you were looking for, my answer involved you taking 4 seconds to hit the search button (or going to google) and asking the exact question you were looking for. I know I know, taking a proactive role in learning isn't what the cool kids do these days.

But if you want an honest answer, when the crappy coilover you're looking at sucks from the get go, it doesn't matter if they have reservoirs or not...as the shock still sucks. So just go ahead and buy the regular 800 dollar MR's and be content.
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what should be done is less focusing on wheel fitment shinanigans, and sticky threads or subforums for how to's, suspension/exhaust, aero, wheels etc. then u dont have to get ur thong riding up your butt everytime someone creates a new thread,,,even tho they still will

I take some of it back, Ive never realized the tech section till now, bu tits still lagging.
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:37 PM   #6
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i know their is many of threads on wheel fitment. i like the looks and all but i really want to know the technical side of it all but whatever man. if you not into technical discussion then you shouldnt even replied. "codyace" but its cool man. no hard feelings man. will research the forums a lil harder as well google. maybe even bing it. and again thanks.
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:37 PM   #7
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and how do i find the tech section man?... im lost when it comes to these things
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and how do i find the tech section man?... im lost when it comes to these things
You've found it!

This is the tech section....
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lolz thanks for the welcome guys. really i will search a lil harder for what im looking for with this. i am new to this site and all but i will keep researching
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lolz thanks for the welcome guys. really i will search a lil harder for what im looking for with this. i am new to this site and all but i will keep researching
You will get flamed each time you make a new thread asking the same question that can easily be answered by using the search or google.

You would be surprised how many times noobs ask the same questions by making pointless threads. It happens daily!
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Most people who have CO's with reservoirs are those who seriously track their cars and need that extra bit of tuning. I have no exp. with compression/rebound tuning and it sounds like you don't either. Is there a reason you want to spend the extra money on coils with reservoirs (assuming you are looking to purchase)?
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Old 05-31-2012, 07:31 AM   #13
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Most people who have CO's with reservoirs are those who seriously track their cars and need that extra bit of tuning. I have no exp. with compression/rebound tuning and it sounds like you don't either. Is there a reason you want to spend the extra money on coils with reservoirs (assuming you are looking to purchase)?
Yeah its because my car is a track only car. I have use street co's. Im wondering about the transition on switching to those.when i was doing some research i see that forest wang is running the stance coils with external res. on his s14 street car. Dont know why but I will keep researching on this
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my quesions have been answered so no need for re open on this thread. from anyone. unless you are just one of those. one of those= (definition)simply just an bitch-made person that gives off their rocks that gets on to those over the internet on forums. i.e. this one. not intended for any of you. except the ones you say who "flames noobs" or whatever. but thanks anyway.
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First of all, learn about how coilovers work and how they support the suspension as a "part" and not as a "whole."

Second, if you are asking how does it work, it means you are not ready to even need/use it. Hell, you don't even have equipment to help you use the reservoir for the second adjustment.

Lastly, adjusting compression is something YOU do not want to touch, especially when you mention STREET use. Most common coilovers are adjusted to assume you are going to use it on the street. If you don't know what you're doing and you're just using Gran Turismo 5 specs, a pot hole will make the car stupidly unstable.


Most of the members here will just give you the trip of the iceberg when it comes to suspension tuning, but when you delve something that is more "professional track" oriented, then you really should stop reading marketing flyers from websites and start using your own independent judgment on these parts, one piece at a time (a coilover has like a ton of pieces).
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First of all, learn about how coilovers work and how they support the suspension as a "part" and not as a "whole."

Second, if you are asking how does it work, it means you are not ready to even need/use it. Hell, you don't even have equipment to help you use the reservoir for the second adjustment.

Lastly, adjusting compression is something YOU do not want to touch, especially when you mention STREET use. Most common coilovers are adjusted to assume you are going to use it on the street. If you don't know what you're doing and you're just using Gran Turismo 5 specs, a pot hole will make the car stupidly unstable.


Most of the members here will just give you the trip of the iceberg when it comes to suspension tuning, but when you delve something that is more "professional track" oriented, then you really should stop reading marketing flyers from websites and start using your own independent judgment on these parts, one piece at a time (a coilover has like a ton of pieces).
I see that you wouldn't know as well.
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I see that you wouldn't know as well.
...because I need to spoon feed you information, boy? Would you like me to change your diaper as well?

Honestly, you could go to nissanroadracing.com as suggested, but I really advised to go to your local SCCA and talk to them about it. They will explain to you a lot more in person in terms of technical aspects of many things about suspension.

You need to stop thinking about "what's good for the 240sx" and start thinking "what's good for the car and me" to really learn about road racing. As my SCCA driving instructor and auto-x national champ once said, "Those internet forums are full of shit."
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If you really want to learn about suspension this isn't the right website to do so. Check out nissanroadracing.com. Please search first though.
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Old 05-31-2012, 08:27 AM   #20
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