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Old 12-02-07 | 04:14 AM
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$1000 out the door for poweredbymax. I'm getting mine asap. Theyre 10/8 with caster and camber adjustment. Did I mention theyre down the street from me?
Old 12-02-07 | 05:05 PM
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Old 12-02-07 | 07:28 PM
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IMHO untill I've seen a shock dyno and have reports of them having good long term reliability then everything's crap.

I'm not going to spend $1k+ on something completely unknown. Most people on any of these forums have only ever experienced worn out stock stuff and then one aftermarket kit so they don't have any basis of comparison, so their reviews aren't all that useful at all.
Old 12-02-07 | 07:58 PM
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I'm thinking of going Koni/GC on 425/300, then switching to Bilstein revalve midway through the season. I'll have some impressions on that when it's done.
Old 12-03-07 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Black91n/a
IMHO untill I've seen a shock dyno and have reports of them having good long term reliability then everything's crap.

I'm not going to spend $1k+ on something completely unknown. Most people on any of these forums have only ever experienced worn out stock stuff and then one aftermarket kit so they don't have any basis of comparison, so their reviews aren't all that useful at all.
We share a brain on some things. That is the EXACT reason I hate these threads. Somebody is going to go from an unknown to a 10/8 which IMHO from what I've read from people who actually race competitively and professionally is WAY to stiff.
Old 12-03-07 | 09:31 AM
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7/5 is the usual kg/mm setting.
400/275 is the usual lb/in setting. 400/275 = 7.14/4.91 kg/mm
Old 12-03-07 | 10:05 AM
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Which is exactely what is going on my Stances with the 8/6's in the box JIC
Old 12-03-07 | 10:29 AM
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Some go stiffer drom there, especially if they're using really wide slicks, but that's the standard starting point and that's what I use on my car and it's plenty stiff for track use and doesn't punish me on rough roads. It's stiff, but perfectly liveable.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, stiffer doesn't equal better (not blindly anyway, there needs to be a reason why you want/need to be stiffer).
Old 12-03-07 | 10:54 AM
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I'll be in between the two at 425/300. Should be a nice compromise.
Old 12-10-09 | 03:03 PM
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i have owned tien jic and cusco all are junk just like the dude stated in the other thread almost all shocks from jap land are junk actually he stated crap, stance have some really good valving data sheets with coice of spring rate
Old 12-10-09 | 03:08 PM
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i have owned tien jic and cusco all are junk just like the dude stated in the other thread almost all shocks from jap land are junk actually he stated crap, stance have some really good valving data sheets with coice of spring rate
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Old 12-10-09 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
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... and cheapie coilovers are still crap.
Old 12-10-09 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
... and cheapie coilovers are still crap.
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Old 12-10-09 | 05:03 PM
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I wouldnt necessarily say all cheap coilovers are junk. People just have too high of an expectation.
Old 12-10-09 | 08:47 PM
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stock suspension rules! (haha j/k wish I had some stance)
Old 12-10-09 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
... and cheapie coilovers are still crap.
Buzzkill hahaha...more noob bashing? I didn't rezz the thread :P
Old 12-10-09 | 10:52 PM
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Yes resurrection......

So what is the consensus on the Stance Coilovers? I was looking at ISC's Bilstein Suspension EvilAviator showed me a while back, seems like their setup is good, but what about when I need to replace a shock?
Old 12-11-09 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
Buzzkill hahaha...more noob bashing? I didn't rezz the thread :P
thats wierd it came up as a new post some how
Old 12-12-09 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Knight RX7 FC3S
I wouldnt necessarily say all cheap coilovers are junk. People just have too high of an expectation.
I think D2 Coilovers are Junk, Megan Racing some are junk and some aren't. IMO I rather spend a bit more and get something nicer. But yet again you still blow expensive coilovers too.
Old 12-12-09 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Brody8877
I think D2 Coilovers are Junk, Megan Racing some are junk and some aren't. IMO I rather spend a bit more and get something nicer. But yet again you still blow expensive coilovers too.
D2 coil overs are just shitty, their shock adjustments sucks and if I remember right I saw a shock dynos of theirs and the adjustments doesnt change anything lol. Their lowest adjustment was same as their highest.

Id rather piece together a Ground Control Coilover then buy a D2.
Old 12-12-09 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
Buzzkill hahaha...more noob bashing? I didn't rezz the thread :P
1. The vendors of this crap are the ones who are "noob bashing" by taking advantage of their ignorance and selling them crappy "entry level" coilovers for nearly the same price as a good set of coilovers.
2. I know that you didn't rezz the thread. My comment was a general statement which is unfortunately true.

While I realize that not everybody has a lot of money to spend on their car, it is my opinion that if you don't have $1050-1150 to spend on a decent Ground Control or ISC Racing setup, then you have no business spending $900 on cheapie junk coilovers unless you are more concerned about the color matching your car than you are about the actual performance value. Also, the overwhelming majority of forum members would be better off with a nice set of Racing Beat, KYB AGX, or Tokico dampers and light sport springs as opposed to a full coilover setup anyway. This is especially so because the money you save could go toward new suspension mounts and bushings which are badly needed yet usually overlooked by those who choose the cheapie coilover setup.
Old 12-12-09 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jjcobm
I was looking at ISC's Bilstein Suspension EvilAviator showed me a while back, seems like their setup is good, but what about when I need to replace a shock?
If you want a warranty on parts, then buy from Ground Control. They warranty a lot of their parts, sometimes even dampers, so you may want to contact them for details.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=41/CA=23
Old 12-12-09 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
If you want a warranty on parts, then buy from Ground Control. They warranty a lot of their parts, sometimes even dampers, so you may want to contact them for details.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...hp/II=41/CA=23
Ohh thanks for that link, this is just what i needed!
Old 12-13-09 | 05:09 PM
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im one of those noob's that wantrs cheapie coil overs but its cause im on a budget until i get my motor rebuilt im in the process of selling all of my old rc stuff to afford it lol whats the deal with the mk1 coils? anything thats completely horrible about them?
Old 12-13-09 | 07:15 PM
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just wait for someone to sell a cheap set of ground controls

if you really want to drop your car

I'm a picky ****, reason why my car is still stock height because I haven't saved enough money for the stuff I really want (Rather do it right the first time)


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