 Best Coil Overs for my buck, hrmmm |
 Jan 18, 2004 - 4:45 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 13, '03 From Dandridge, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Ok I have been looking on Ebay at these coil overs, but I've never heard of there brand name, so yeh I am gonna try to avoid them.
What kind of coilovers do you guys have? and How much did you pay for them? I want anywhere from a 2" to 4" drop. that and do I need to buy new struts if I get them? sorry about all these questions but thanks in advance! -Brandon --------------------  |
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Jan 18, 2004 - 6:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From h town Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah same question
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Jan 19, 2004 - 12:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ground controls are the best bang for the buck.
the Dropzones are cheaper, and offer a little choppier of a ride, but they are better than the generic Ebay ones. --------------------  Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Jan 19, 2004 - 10:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '03 From Dandridge, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
do they have a web site? err if not do you know which site sells them?
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Jan 19, 2004 - 11:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The only reason the dropzones seem to have a choppier ride is because the spring rate is different. With the GCs you can specify any spring rate you want. I don't know about the dropzones but if they won't do it, just buy the collars and buy 2.5ID race springs from somebody else. The only real difference between the different coilovers other than springs is the craftsmanship and how they lock. The GCs use a collar that is slotted and has a screw that clamps it to the threaded body. All the others use a perch and a lock nut. Theres really nothing fundamantally wrong with either type. I think the GCs are easier to adjust, but unless you're doing it a lot, its not an issue.
If you're going to lower the car a lot (more than an inch) or drastically change the spring rate then you need new struts. I would suggest the konis. |
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Jan 19, 2004 - 9:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Seattle, Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ok at my shop they have i think dropzones coilovers for $179 is that a good idea to get them and ho do i change the spring rate cuz i plan on going about 2inch or so.
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Jan 20, 2004 - 11:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '03 From Mizzeri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well, that seems like a good price. Assuming that $$ is a factor for you, then, sure, go for it.
The amount of drop you want (2 inches) is not going to affect your spring rate. This is only going to be changed with different springs. What EvilSpeed was saying is that GroundControl will let you pick your spring rate when you order the coilovers. This isn't something you can change on the fly. To change the spring rate you have to change the spring. I don't know if DropZone has different springs you can specify when you buy them, so you'll need to check with your shop and find out. As EvilSpeed mentioned, with a drop like you are talking about, you are going to want to change your struts. I also recommend Koni. hth |
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Jan 20, 2004 - 1:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Yep, Dropzones ain't bad. I installed them last week...it was a breeze. If using stock shocks, you gotta grind around this lower part of it that looks like a flat nut...it should be the same diameter as the strut body...so the threaded coilover sleeve will slide in all the way down. It's extremely bouncy when lowered all the way down...you'll be hitting the bottom of the car against the pavement if not careful. I suggest new adjustable shocks to compensate. But they ain't bad at all...I'll post pics tonight.
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