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turbogrill · 03-07-2017, 03:04 PM

Hi,

I am looking for the best S13 coilovers that doesn't allow damping adjustment.
Why? Because my racing series doesn't allow it.

So far the only one I have found is the EMUSA Coil overs.

Thanks

e1_griego · 03-07-2017, 03:29 PM

Only the real cheap stuff doesn't have adjustment.

I'd say a set of custom-valved bilsteins with coilover sleeves is probably what you're looking for. Like a circle-track take-apart in back and a 3000gt Bilstein in a stock s13 housing (or a custom housing) in front.

zer0c123 · 03-08-2017, 12:35 AM

try ST suspensions.

5280VertDET · 03-08-2017, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Only the real cheap stuff doesn't have adjustment.

I'd say a set of custom-valved bilsteins with coilover sleeves is probably what you're looking for. Like a circle-track take-apart in back and a 3000gt Bilstein in a stock s13 housing (or a custom housing) in front.

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=270829

e1_griego · 03-08-2017, 10:13 AM

Sort of. The bilsteins are easier because they mount with a stud/nut in the bottom of the housing, not a gland nut.

Also konis are double adjustable so those are out.

Maxstyle · 03-08-2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by turbogrill

Hi,

I am looking for the best S13 coilovers that doesn't allow damping adjustment.
Why? Because my racing series doesn't allow it.

So far the only one I have found is the EMUSA Coil overs.

Thanks

If they don't allow damping Adjustment, do they allow straight springs or does the class require you to use factory like SCCA street class? Also, what's your target budget.

1988montecarloss · 03-11-2017, 03:55 PM

tein street basis

tuzzio · 03-12-2017, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1988montecarloss

tein street basis

this.
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nisileighty · 03-14-2017, 05:52 PM

A set of tein street basis will make all your problems go away. Good luck!

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Maxstyle · 03-14-2017, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1988montecarloss

tein street basis

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuzzio

this.
msglength

Quote:

Originally Posted by nisileighty

A set of tein street basis will make all your problems go away. Good luck!

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Basics for a race series are not ideal. Thats a twin tube shock that will die after 15mins into your session. You'll have no rebound and the spring will be doing all the work.

cespana · 03-17-2017, 02:37 PM

Tein Street Basics and all the crapy ones like raceland and ebay stuff.

turbogrill · 03-23-2017, 11:42 AM

Thank you for all the replies.

My race car is a 280zx, it's very common to put on S13 coil overs since they are a almost bolt in for rear. Front requires more fabbing but still doable.

Chumpcar (My racing serie) doesn't allow adjustable damping, not sure why. I guess it's to keep cost down. It's stupid since most decent chumpcar cars cost $10k - $20k to build.

Could I buy the TEIN Street and replace the spring and shock with a bilstein B8 or something?

Or are all their dampers/springs custom made?

03-07-2017, 03:04 PM	#1
turbogrill Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: TX Age: 42 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best coilovers that are NON damping adjustable Hi, I am looking for the best S13 coilovers that doesn't allow damping adjustment. Why? Because my racing series doesn't allow it. So far the only one I have found is the EMUSA Coil overs. Thanks

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1988montecarloss Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bardley Age: 31 Posts: 1,983 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	tein street basis __________________ IG: @Haley72692

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e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Only the real cheap stuff doesn't have adjustment. I'd say a set of custom-valved bilsteins with coilover sleeves is probably what you're looking for. Like a circle-track take-apart in back and a 3000gt Bilstein in a stock s13 housing (or a custom housing) in front.

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zer0c123 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	try ST suspensions.

03-08-2017, 10:13 AM	#5
e1_griego Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Independence, Ore. Age: 39 Posts: 2,715 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	Sort of. The bilsteins are easier because they mount with a stud/nut in the bottom of the housing, not a gland nut. Also konis are double adjustable so those are out.

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nisileighty Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,218 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	A set of tein street basis will make all your problems go away. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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cespana Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Guatemala Age: 35 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tein Street Basics and all the crapy ones like raceland and ebay stuff.

03-23-2017, 11:42 AM	#12
turbogrill Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: TX Age: 42 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you for all the replies. My race car is a 280zx, it's very common to put on S13 coil overs since they are a almost bolt in for rear. Front requires more fabbing but still doable. Chumpcar (My racing serie) doesn't allow adjustable damping, not sure why. I guess it's to keep cost down. It's stupid since most decent chumpcar cars cost $10k - $20k to build. Could I buy the TEIN Street and replace the spring and shock with a bilstein B8 or something? Or are all their dampers/springs custom made?