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drag-sr20 · 11-28-2015, 02:36 PM

So im looking to buy coilovers for my s14, and I i have some in mind, overall is if you have the ones i mention and how do they ride ( drifting & Mostly daily driving ) and how LOW do they go. Post some pics for me to have a better idea. I'm looking to grab some 17x9 wheels only, may consider 18x9 but thats it.

What i had in mind was:

BC Racing BR type Coils - from enjuku

Megan Racing track Series Coilover - from frsport

d2 coilovers

Isr HR pro series coilovers- from enjuku

List pros and con or just opinions
I have done research but want your thoughts on these specific

turboshoebox · 11-28-2015, 03:09 PM

None of those are any good. What you need are these babies right here.

http://www.rhdjapan.com/dg-5-coilove...3-a31-c35.html

Chernobyl · 11-28-2015, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drag-sr20

BC Racing BR type Coils - from enjuku

Megan Racing track Series Coilover - from frsport

d2 coilovers

Isr HR pro series coilovers- from enjuku

List pros and con or just opinions

These all suck. Stance are the cheapest coilovers you should consider.

tom · 11-28-2015, 03:48 PM

What about the new prime coilovers, that fortune auto is a parent company to?

turboshoebox · 11-28-2015, 03:59 PM

Fortune auto sucks too. Just some red neck company from the south that makes bs coilovers

SignSomething · 11-28-2015, 06:45 PM

I owned stance coilovers on my s13 for a couple years and hated them. They rode way to stiff and the dampening never felt matched to the spring rate. I have rode in a s13 with BC coilovers and it was aweful.

I now own a set of Feal coilovers with custom spring rates and so far they have been the best riding by a long shot.

beems240sx · 11-28-2015, 06:49 PM

I've had stance on my s14 and didn't like them. The were very rough and in Chicago rusted insanely fast. I had bc on my Acura TL and it rode pretty well, for a cheap coilovers. Fortune auto and bc are both gas filled in the US so their quality control is a little higher than the others. I've heard many good things about feal but no personal experience.

Rodster · 11-28-2015, 07:06 PM

In the same position.
Need Coilovers on S13 for drifting.
I was recommended Stance and BC

coupesallday! · 11-28-2015, 08:44 PM

Why not powered by max coils? I've had them on my s14 and they're fucken awesome. Great quality coilover for around $1200

drag-sr20 · 11-28-2015, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboshoebox

Fortune auto sucks too. Just some red neck company from the south that makes bs coilovers

haha seriously !!! heard lots of good reviews and from others

drag-sr20 · 11-28-2015, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupesallday!

Why not powered by max coils? I've had them on my s14 and they're fucken awesome. Great quality coilover for around $1200

yeah cant complain about pbm. but i was just seeing if there was something good out there under 1000$

drag-sr20 · 11-28-2015, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beems240sx

I've had stance on my s14 and didn't like them. The were very rough and in Chicago rusted insanely fast. I had bc on my Acura TL and it rode pretty well, for a cheap coilovers. Fortune auto and bc are both gas filled in the US so their quality control is a little higher than the others. I've heard many good things about feal but no personal experience.

how low does the BC coils go.? any pics of your TL

dizzariot · 11-29-2015, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drag-sr20

yeah cant complain about pbm. but i was just seeing if there was something good out there under 1000$

No. Save your money.

ComicArtist · 11-29-2015, 08:24 AM

You should never spend less than $1000 on coilovers, as a rule of thumb

dukiespice · 11-29-2015, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drag-sr20

yeah cant complain about pbm. but i was just seeing if there was something good out there under 1000$

Please don't cheap out on an important part. I use pbm and there great.

beems240sx · 11-29-2015, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drag-sr20

how low does the BC coils go.? any pics of your TL

Very. Well at least on that chassis. I could just barely tuck wheel in the front without removing collars. I'm probably going bc on my s13, but I blew money on te37's. Just save up more and buy a nicer coilover. I should head my own advice actually.. But whatever.

dtfdanyo · 11-29-2015, 11:31 AM

I had the BC extreme drop kit coilovers, they were very nice. I was about a finger gap between my tire and fender with plenty of room to go lower. I was on the default spring rate but they were fine on the shitty Houston roads.

codyace · 11-29-2015, 11:34 AM

It's all the same stuff
It's all the same crap
It's all the same performance

It's different annodization, it's different street cred, and it's a difference of how 'low' they can drop you.

Goto an approved vendor, get what you can afford, and be happy...as at the end of the day, it's all the same entry level street junk.

Seriously though, it's not like you're ever going to be a drift superstar, it's highly unlikely you're going to become some nationally known road racer...so get what you can afford and have fun with it.

dizzariot · 11-29-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

It's all the same stuff
It's all the same crap
It's all the same performance

It's different annodization, it's different street cred, and it's a difference of how 'low' they can drop you.

Goto an approved vendor, get what you can afford, and be happy...as at the end of the day, it's all the same entry level street junk.

Seriously though, it's not like you're ever going to be a drift superstar, it's highly unlikely you're going to become some nationally known road racer...so get what you can afford and have fun with it.

I use FEAL because Odi does his own valving and uses Swift springs. From what I recall he came from an offroad racing background and was already developing suspension parts for that area. When he got into drifting he did the same.

OP seems to be the typical new dude.

tlieberman240 · 11-29-2015, 12:34 PM

Megan and ISR are the eptiome of garbage..like barely a step above Raceland. D2 and BC still suck. FA is better but every car I've ridden in that had them rode like absolute shit.

Stiffer doesn't automatically mean better....

For the $1000-$1500 range, I'd look at:

STANCE, PBM, Feal, HKS, & Apex'i

Juucso · 11-29-2015, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlieberman240

Megan and ISR are the eptiome of garbage..like barely a step above Raceland. D2 and BC still suck. FA is better but every car I've ridden in that had them rode like absolute shit.

Stiffer doesn't automatically mean better....

For the $1000-$1500 range, I'd look at:

STANCE, PBM, Feal, HKS, & Apex'i

In range of 1-1.5K is 326power any good?

tlieberman240 · 11-29-2015, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juucso

In range of 1-1.5K is 326power any good?

Never been in a car that had them, so I didn't put them on the list. I won't recommend anything I haven't had personal experience with.

dizzariot · 11-29-2015, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juucso

In range of 1-1.5K is 326power any good?

Should've known this is the the ONE brand you'd ask about. A comprehensive list of quality shit is posted and you want the Need For Speed parts.

burnsauto · 11-29-2015, 06:11 PM

I've had personal experience with JIC's, Silkroads, and Apex'i N1's. The JIC's were the biggest disappointment out of any of them, and the Silkroads are great for the price. Right now I'm currently running Apex'i N1's and have zero complaints about them. A great street setup with a balanced 6/6 spring rate front/rear, and even at their softest setting, they are responsive and predictable. Changes won't be drastic between a few clicks, but you'll see results when you tighten up the dampeners. No complaints with the quality of the parts, and they will go as low as you'd like (but then you run into other problems - roll center, etc etc). If I had to do it all over again, I'd run the same exact coils I am right now.

A few others you'd want to consider

Silkroad
KW's (V1 or V2's for a more budget minded setup)

dorkjoey240 · 11-29-2015, 06:31 PM

I never liked megans and never bought BC so I don't know. Fortune auto were decent coilovers to me.

beems240sx · 11-29-2015, 06:37 PM

http://www.frsport.com/DMAX-CS-S13-S..._p_352039.html

How are Dmax? Anyone have them?

RB180sxChris · 11-29-2015, 07:51 PM

I have D-MAX SUPER STREETS on my s14 they feel amazing!

silviamang · 11-29-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beems240sx

http://www.frsport.com/DMAX-CS-S13-S..._p_352039.html

How are Dmax? Anyone have them?

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=255569

I am surprised they are so cheap now, this was a helpful thread.

beems240sx · 11-29-2015, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviamang

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=255569

I am surprised they are so cheap now, this was a helpful thread.

I read through that thread. It's just 6 years old. Didn't really see anything recent for reviews. I'll probably give them a try. I mean for that cheap... Can't complain

Atill93 · 11-29-2015, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboshoebox

Fortune auto sucks too. Just some red neck company from the south that makes bs coilovers

i've only heard good things about fortune auto...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzariot

No. Save your money.

he's right. i bought my s13 and the next week i bought $400 ebay coilovers (emusa) and i should've just saved for pbm's like i'm doing now

11-28-2015, 02:36 PM	#1
drag-sr20 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Coilover Opinions review So im looking to buy coilovers for my s14, and I i have some in mind, overall is if you have the ones i mention and how do they ride ( drifting & Mostly daily driving ) and how LOW do they go. Post some pics for me to have a better idea. I'm looking to grab some 17x9 wheels only, may consider 18x9 but thats it. What i had in mind was: BC Racing BR type Coils - from enjuku Megan Racing track Series Coilover - from frsport d2 coilovers Isr HR pro series coilovers- from enjuku List pros and con or just opinions I have done research but want your thoughts on these specific __________________ Lord of Shamelessly converselying

11-28-2015, 06:49 PM	#7
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I've had stance on my s14 and didn't like them. The were very rough and in Chicago rusted insanely fast. I had bc on my Acura TL and it rode pretty well, for a cheap coilovers. Fortune auto and bc are both gas filled in the US so their quality control is a little higher than the others. I've heard many good things about feal but no personal experience. __________________

11-29-2015, 11:31 AM	#17
dtfdanyo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I had the BC extreme drop kit coilovers, they were very nice. I was about a finger gap between my tire and fender with plenty of room to go lower. I was on the default spring rate but they were fine on the shitty Houston roads. __________________ tEAM tUCK

11-29-2015, 11:34 AM	#18
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	It's all the same stuff It's all the same crap It's all the same performance It's different annodization, it's different street cred, and it's a difference of how 'low' they can drop you. Goto an approved vendor, get what you can afford, and be happy...as at the end of the day, it's all the same entry level street junk. Seriously though, it's not like you're ever going to be a drift superstar, it's highly unlikely you're going to become some nationally known road racer...so get what you can afford and have fun with it. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

11-29-2015, 12:34 PM	#20
tlieberman240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OC, CA Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Megan and ISR are the eptiome of garbage..like barely a step above Raceland. D2 and BC still suck. FA is better but every car I've ridden in that had them rode like absolute shit. Stiffer doesn't automatically mean better.... For the $1000-$1500 range, I'd look at: STANCE, PBM, Feal, HKS, & Apex'i __________________ IG: @tougefriends.jp

11-28-2015, 03:09 PM	#2
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	None of those are any good. What you need are these babies right here. http://www.rhdjapan.com/dg-5-coilove...3-a31-c35.html

11-28-2015, 03:48 PM	#4
tom Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: florida Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What about the new prime coilovers, that fortune auto is a parent company to?

11-28-2015, 03:59 PM	#5
turboshoebox Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: wc Age: 42 Posts: 669 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fortune auto sucks too. Just some red neck company from the south that makes bs coilovers

11-28-2015, 06:45 PM	#6
SignSomething Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I owned stance coilovers on my s13 for a couple years and hated them. They rode way to stiff and the dampening never felt matched to the spring rate. I have rode in a s13 with BC coilovers and it was aweful. I now own a set of Feal coilovers with custom spring rates and so far they have been the best riding by a long shot.

11-28-2015, 07:06 PM	#8
Rodster Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bedford, PA Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In the same position. Need Coilovers on S13 for drifting. I was recommended Stance and BC

11-29-2015, 08:24 AM	#14
ComicArtist Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You should never spend less than $1000 on coilovers, as a rule of thumb

11-29-2015, 06:11 PM	#24
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I've had personal experience with JIC's, Silkroads, and Apex'i N1's. The JIC's were the biggest disappointment out of any of them, and the Silkroads are great for the price. Right now I'm currently running Apex'i N1's and have zero complaints about them. A great street setup with a balanced 6/6 spring rate front/rear, and even at their softest setting, they are responsive and predictable. Changes won't be drastic between a few clicks, but you'll see results when you tighten up the dampeners. No complaints with the quality of the parts, and they will go as low as you'd like (but then you run into other problems - roll center, etc etc). If I had to do it all over again, I'd run the same exact coils I am right now. A few others you'd want to consider Silkroad KW's (V1 or V2's for a more budget minded setup) __________________

11-29-2015, 06:31 PM	#25
dorkjoey240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Posts: 1,042 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I never liked megans and never bought BC so I don't know. Fortune auto were decent coilovers to me. __________________ 92 s13 coupe all stock 11-29-15

11-29-2015, 06:37 PM	#26
beems240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,135 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	http://www.frsport.com/DMAX-CS-S13-S..._p_352039.html How are Dmax? Anyone have them? __________________

11-29-2015, 07:51 PM	#27
RB180sxChris Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NEW JERSEY Age: 36 Posts: 654 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I have D-MAX SUPER STREETS on my s14 they feel amazing! __________________ TOO LEGIT TO QUIT.....