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awesomenick · 07-06-2009, 11:46 PM

Exactly. Those lower mounts scare the shit out of me.

To the guy defending godspeed with all those pics up there, wtf? You could drift if you just welded a solid piece of metal where your struts used to be and take some pictures that would look cool, but that doesn't make that a "good" idea.

I did own Godspeed, and I'll tell you that my Dmax are sooo much better. Worth the extra money for sure. I know people complain about all the sub $1000 coilovers, they may not be perfect, or have ideal dampening. But they do what I need them to do for my driving level. I still think if you're on a super tight budget go with Megan Racing. I like them a lot for their price. If you can spend a little more, go with PBM, Stance, or DMAX IMO. I like all three of those a lot. If you can spend even more, go for it. I've never tried anything in the $1500+ price range though. So I have no say. But everybody says there is some amazing stuff.

Anyways, OP, I'd roll on your horrible stock stuff and save for another month or two. In the long run it will be worth it. Godspeed will just end up making you mad.

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-07-2009, 04:44 AM

I too think you should wait, buying those coils on such a limited budget really sounds like more of a risk than you should be taking, especially if you only have one car.

It sounds like maybe you should just buy a set of used good condition coils maybe Stance or PBM (but people rarely sell those...)

wannaboost? · 07-07-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awesomenick

Exactly. Those lower mounts scare the shit out of me.

To the guy defending godspeed with all those pics up there, wtf? You could drift if you just welded a solid piece of metal where your struts used to be and take some pictures that would look cool, but that doesn't make that a "good" idea.

Its to show that they've held fine for the past 10 drift events, and bad daily streets also.

93nismo · 07-07-2009, 12:48 PM

how do i know if there in good condition? used coils that is. Megan and Tanabe is the next set ill be looking at that are new also. ive heard good about both, so ill probably look into those.

thanks alot everybody, your all a huge help

EDIT: looking at the Megan site, what set should i be looking at? ir dies it really matter.. suggestions?

BigVinnie · 07-07-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93nismo

how much less are powered by max? did you like them? the whole point of this thread is to find cheap, reliable coils. Tanabes probably what im goin for atm, but if the powered by max 1 are cheaper and good il look into them

PBM's IMO are the biggest bang for the buck for $1000. spring rates are selectable from 12/10, to 10/8. The 12/10 is a little tough on street, but super awsome for the track. If you do both street and track I would go with a 10/8 spring rate.

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93nismo

how do i know if there in good condition? used coils that is.

The coils don't leak, aren't bent, don't have excessive rust, or missing parts.

You can look at the person, the coils, and their car and how complete the items are to tell whether or not they're responsible and take care of the items while they're in possession.

93nismo · 07-07-2009, 03:00 PM

falkon240-
thanks for telling me what to look for

bigvinnie-
ill look at em. thanks for the suggestion

93nismo · 07-09-2009, 07:03 PM

looking on eBay for used coils, just curiously. for this. do they look legit? or just like a a rip off pos kinda company?

JDM Nissan Cusco Tein Drift Spec Coilovers S13 240SX 91:eBay Motors (item 130317584003 end time Jul-15-09 19:00:00 PDT)

that's 1 of there posts, there was another for a set of teins too, looked pretty rusty tho.

918DRFT · 08-29-2009, 10:48 AM

when i started college i knew i was going to be driving a lot. i went to godspeed's shop and talked to the guys there. i looked at all their different set ups they had. the type ss, type rs. i ended up stricking a deal with them and i got to use their suspension for testing. i have drivin on many different suspensions. i have taken my car tp autocross events with the godspeed type rs. it held up well. the suspension did what it should. ive put 50,000miles on them in 1 year. (i drove at least 100 miles a day). they r still on the car. i just took them off to inspect them and everything is still good. my lower brackets were not spot welded and the coilovers are 32 way adjustable dampining and ride hieght adjustable. its important that you dont just throw coilovers on without changing control arms.tension rods and toe arms. those are all very important pieces. without good adjustable control arms,ect.. all coilovers would be bad. remember ur suspension is only as good as your weakest link.
replace your bushing as well. go to polyurathane..nismo makes a nice set for the 240's..

i hope it helps you out.

Spitfire8o5 · 08-29-2009, 11:35 AM

whats going on man.. I dont do the whole two piece suspensions haha i have a nice 1pc in both my EG hatchback and my S2000.. and when i bought my s13.. i was in LA and came accross these godspeed coil overs and seemed good.. i saw the 16way adjustable dampening, adjustable camber plates and easy hight adjustment.. i barely put them on 3 days ago but seem really good so far.. i got em for $500 out the door

93nismo · 08-29-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 918DRFT

when i started college i knew i was going to be driving a lot. i went to godspeed's shop and talked to the guys there. i looked at all their different set ups they had. the type ss, type rs. i ended up stricking a deal with them and i got to use their suspension for testing. i have drivin on many different suspensions. i have taken my car tp autocross events with the godspeed type rs. it held up well. the suspension did what it should. ive put 50,000miles on them in 1 year. (i drove at least 100 miles a day). they r still on the car. i just took them off to inspect them and everything is still good. my lower brackets were not spot welded and the coilovers are 32 way adjustable dampining and ride hieght adjustable. its important that you dont just throw coilovers on without changing control arms.tension rods and toe arms. those are all very important pieces. without good adjustable control arms,ect.. all coilovers would be bad. remember ur suspension is only as good as your weakest link.
replace your bushing as well. go to polyurathane..nismo makes a nice set for the 240's..

i hope it helps you out.

that did help alot, thanks for the reply. i still have yet to get anything really for my car. ive had money problems lately and i can even afford godspeed at the moment. but justdgeing by ehat you and everybody thats had them has said ill probly get them when i get the money

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire8o5

whats going on man.. I dont do the whole two piece suspensions haha i have a nice 1pc in both my EG hatchback and my S2000.. and when i bought my s13.. i was in LA and came accross these godspeed coil overs and seemed good.. i saw the 16way adjustable dampening, adjustable camber plates and easy hight adjustment.. i barely put them on 3 days ago but seem really good so far.. i got em for $500 out the door

haha sweet deal man, let me know how they are! i only daily my car so im not to worried about the track use. althought i may track my car someday... lol

thanks the the replies guys, much help

-Mikey

Spitfire8o5 · 08-29-2009, 03:54 PM

haha no problemo, but on the softest damp. level their nice even as low as i have them right now.. and when im about to lay down some rubber i turn them all the way up in the back and almost all the way in the front and theres actually a good difference.. im just crossing my toes that the shocks dont go bad or anything.. but yea.. so far so good.. already put them through hell

awesomenick · 08-29-2009, 07:41 PM

Just for an update.

The guy I sold the GOdspeed coilovers I had for ~1 week still has them. One is blown. They are under 8 months old. Have less than 15,000 miles on them.

My Tanabe Sustec Pro 7 and DMAX are both going strong!

93nismo · 08-29-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire8o5

haha no problemo, but on the softest damp. level their nice even as low as i have them right now.. and when im about to lay down some rubber i turn them all the way up in the back and almost all the way in the front and theres actually a good difference.. im just crossing my toes that the shocks dont go bad or anything.. but yea.. so far so good.. already put them through hell

how low is the lowest setting? is it slammed? or just closes the gap? pics?

Quote:

Originally Posted by awesomenick

Just for an update.

The guy I sold the GOdspeed coilovers I had for ~1 week still has them. One is blown. They are under 8 months old. Have less than 15,000 miles on them.

My Tanabe Sustec Pro 7 and DMAX are both going strong!

ouch... thats no good:\ u track ur car often? like i said, i just daily mine so they may get beat on a few times every once in a while. but not too often

awesomenick · 08-29-2009, 09:42 PM

Yeah. I have 2.

Both are street legal, both get daily driven and tracked.

I drive A LOT too.

93nismo · 08-30-2009, 09:53 AM

interesting.. i was considering pbm too. i unno, like i said, im not to concerned at this point in time because i dont have the $ for either of them

***FaLKoN240*** · 08-30-2009, 11:36 AM

Just save your money until you're ready to make a GOOD decision.

Haste makes waste.

93nismo · 08-30-2009, 04:40 PM

indeed. i put as much aside from my pay checks as i can twords the car, but im in debt with tools and school and such...

xops13 · 09-02-2009, 01:48 AM

ya save money drift better

93nismo · 09-02-2009, 06:22 PM

most of the car money just went to 2 DAs>.<

5pecialist · 05-11-2010, 12:12 PM

A lot of guessing on here & no real experience. Shame shame!

I can tell you first hand that Godspeeds are just as good as Megans... for $300 less! These things are so cheap that there is no excuse to ride on old stock suspension.

godrifttoday · 05-11-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5pecialist

A lot of guessing on here & no real experience. Shame shame!

I can tell you first hand that Godspeeds are just as good as Megans... for $300 less! These things are so cheap that there is no excuse to ride on old stock suspension.

U must be Jesus Christ ....

BigVinnie · 05-13-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

U must be Jesus Christ ....

I would say he is more of the anti christ since its the ignorance hes spewing on the forums on cost comparisons and doesnt know jack shit about a decent coil over.

newlovekid · 05-14-2010, 12:08 AM

just save up and get some legit coilovers.

BigVinnie · 05-15-2010, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5pecialist

A lot of guessing on here & no real experience. Shame shame!

I can tell you first hand that Godspeeds are just as good as Megans... for $300 less! These things are so cheap that there is no excuse to ride on old stock suspension.

Your the kind of person that adds to the depriciation of the 240sx, cheap is what cheap does, just like would you hire a contractor to do a job right on your home, or would you hire cheap labor with no warranty, and defective parts along the way.

Seriously if you can't afford the best for your car to begin with you shouldn't go after generic water down imitations that dont suit the needs of the car better.

Cheap is well cheap and ryhmes with heap as in heap of shit
Affordable and reliable are both able and willing to work in conjunction
Expensive is just to be impressive

Understand the terms son, good day.

upsdude · 05-15-2010, 03:47 PM

eric castro rocks godspeed and he drifts, ask him.

i think johnny (crimsonrockett), or his brother had a set of godspeed coils on the car but decided to sell since they were stiff.

i'm no suspension guru, but i'd personally stay away from used coils. but that's just me. good luck finding the info you need, but this thread was doomed from the start-any kind of thread that asks this kind of questions just spirals out of control and becomes a waste of time to read.

battle_240sx · 05-16-2010, 04:38 PM

i have the godspeed coils and i like them. i dont daily my 240 anymore cause i have a titan now. when i did drive it everyday and track it on the weekends the coils held up well for drifting and auto x. since i got mine like 5 other people on my team got them and love them and thank me for being the test dummy to buy them and track them. i do wish they would go lower but thats not what they are for. funny thing is that i am gonna sell them for 500 to a guy i know and get a set of pbm b/c i am gonna make my car into a track car. so if you want something cheap and ok for the track get them but if you want to do it right and not have to buy a different setup later just save up and get a better set

5pecialist · 05-17-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by battle_240sx

i do wish they would go lower

I have the rears on my S14 up as high as I can. Any lower & my wheels touch the top of the well. Perhaps the S13 offers more clearance?

lazysk8er2 · 05-17-2010, 05:46 PM

the only expression i can say about godspeed is my infamous "But Why?...."

But Why...

-would you cheap out on your safety?
-wanna spend more money in the future?
-buy the absolute worst and expect reliablity for a daily driver?
-mod a car if you have no money?
-do you insist on getting better reviews on shit?

drifting240 · 05-18-2010, 12:07 PM

Well i had ksport coilovers i got them for 800 and i loved them. People talk all the shit in world but maybe you should think about which coilovers have like a lifetime warranty i also drove my friends 240 and he has megans and they ride nice too i mean there not stance or kw's but if a drop and a better ride quality is what your looking for then

07-07-2009, 04:44 AM	#32
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I too think you should wait, buying those coils on such a limited budget really sounds like more of a risk than you should be taking, especially if you only have one car. It sounds like maybe you should just buy a set of used good condition coils maybe Stance or PBM (but people rarely sell those...) __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

08-30-2009, 09:53 AM	#46
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	interesting.. i was considering pbm too. i unno, like i said, im not to concerned at this point in time because i dont have the $ for either of them __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

08-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#47
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Just save your money until you're ready to make a GOOD decision. Haste makes waste. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

08-30-2009, 04:40 PM	#48
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	indeed. i put as much aside from my pay checks as i can twords the car, but im in debt with tools and school and such... __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

09-02-2009, 06:22 PM	#50
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	most of the car money just went to 2 DAs>.< __________________ WTB: 1/24 scale chuki s13 model.

07-06-2009, 11:46 PM	#31
awesomenick Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: UT Age: 35 Posts: 945 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Exactly. Those lower mounts scare the shit out of me. To the guy defending godspeed with all those pics up there, wtf? You could drift if you just welded a solid piece of metal where your struts used to be and take some pictures that would look cool, but that doesn't make that a "good" idea. I did own Godspeed, and I'll tell you that my Dmax are sooo much better. Worth the extra money for sure. I know people complain about all the sub $1000 coilovers, they may not be perfect, or have ideal dampening. But they do what I need them to do for my driving level. I still think if you're on a super tight budget go with Megan Racing. I like them a lot for their price. If you can spend a little more, go with PBM, Stance, or DMAX IMO. I like all three of those a lot. If you can spend even more, go for it. I've never tried anything in the $1500+ price range though. So I have no say. But everybody says there is some amazing stuff. Anyways, OP, I'd roll on your horrible stock stuff and save for another month or two. In the long run it will be worth it. Godspeed will just end up making you mad.

07-07-2009, 12:48 PM	#34
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	how do i know if there in good condition? used coils that is. Megan and Tanabe is the next set ill be looking at that are new also. ive heard good about both, so ill probably look into those. thanks alot everybody, your all a huge help EDIT: looking at the Megan site, what set should i be looking at? ir dies it really matter.. suggestions?

07-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#37
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	falkon240- thanks for telling me what to look for bigvinnie- ill look at em. thanks for the suggestion

07-09-2009, 07:03 PM	#38
93nismo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sycamore il Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	looking on eBay for used coils, just curiously. for this. do they look legit? or just like a a rip off pos kinda company? JDM Nissan Cusco Tein Drift Spec Coilovers S13 240SX 91:eBay Motors (item 130317584003 end time Jul-15-09 19:00:00 PDT) that's 1 of there posts, there was another for a set of teins too, looked pretty rusty tho.

08-29-2009, 10:48 AM	#39
918DRFT Join Date: May 2007 Location: PASADENA,CA Age: 34 Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	when i started college i knew i was going to be driving a lot. i went to godspeed's shop and talked to the guys there. i looked at all their different set ups they had. the type ss, type rs. i ended up stricking a deal with them and i got to use their suspension for testing. i have drivin on many different suspensions. i have taken my car tp autocross events with the godspeed type rs. it held up well. the suspension did what it should. ive put 50,000miles on them in 1 year. (i drove at least 100 miles a day). they r still on the car. i just took them off to inspect them and everything is still good. my lower brackets were not spot welded and the coilovers are 32 way adjustable dampining and ride hieght adjustable. its important that you dont just throw coilovers on without changing control arms.tension rods and toe arms. those are all very important pieces. without good adjustable control arms,ect.. all coilovers would be bad. remember ur suspension is only as good as your weakest link. replace your bushing as well. go to polyurathane..nismo makes a nice set for the 240's.. i hope it helps you out.

08-29-2009, 11:35 AM	#40
Spitfire8o5 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	whats going on man.. I dont do the whole two piece suspensions haha i have a nice 1pc in both my EG hatchback and my S2000.. and when i bought my s13.. i was in LA and came accross these godspeed coil overs and seemed good.. i saw the 16way adjustable dampening, adjustable camber plates and easy hight adjustment.. i barely put them on 3 days ago but seem really good so far.. i got em for $500 out the door

08-29-2009, 03:54 PM	#42
Spitfire8o5 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	haha no problemo, but on the softest damp. level their nice even as low as i have them right now.. and when im about to lay down some rubber i turn them all the way up in the back and almost all the way in the front and theres actually a good difference.. im just crossing my toes that the shocks dont go bad or anything.. but yea.. so far so good.. already put them through hell

08-29-2009, 07:41 PM	#43
awesomenick Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: UT Age: 35 Posts: 945 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Just for an update. The guy I sold the GOdspeed coilovers I had for ~1 week still has them. One is blown. They are under 8 months old. Have less than 15,000 miles on them. My Tanabe Sustec Pro 7 and DMAX are both going strong!

08-29-2009, 09:42 PM	#45
awesomenick Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: UT Age: 35 Posts: 945 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Yeah. I have 2. Both are street legal, both get daily driven and tracked. I drive A LOT too.

09-02-2009, 01:48 AM	#49
xops13 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rancho cucamunga Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya save money drift better

05-11-2010, 12:12 PM	#51
5pecialist Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (at rock bottom) Posts: 442 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	A lot of guessing on here & no real experience. Shame shame! I can tell you first hand that Godspeeds are just as good as Megans... for $300 less! These things are so cheap that there is no excuse to ride on old stock suspension.

05-14-2010, 12:08 AM	#54
newlovekid Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Cali Posts: 731 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	just save up and get some legit coilovers.

05-15-2010, 03:47 PM	#56
upsdude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fontana (the good part) Posts: 2,721 Trader Rating: (46) Rides Gallery: upsdude Feedback Score: 46 reviews	eric castro rocks godspeed and he drifts, ask him. i think johnny (crimsonrockett), or his brother had a set of godspeed coils on the car but decided to sell since they were stiff. i'm no suspension guru, but i'd personally stay away from used coils. but that's just me. good luck finding the info you need, but this thread was doomed from the start-any kind of thread that asks this kind of questions just spirals out of control and becomes a waste of time to read.

05-16-2010, 04:38 PM	#57
battle_240sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Age: 39 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i have the godspeed coils and i like them. i dont daily my 240 anymore cause i have a titan now. when i did drive it everyday and track it on the weekends the coils held up well for drifting and auto x. since i got mine like 5 other people on my team got them and love them and thank me for being the test dummy to buy them and track them. i do wish they would go lower but thats not what they are for. funny thing is that i am gonna sell them for 500 to a guy i know and get a set of pbm b/c i am gonna make my car into a track car. so if you want something cheap and ok for the track get them but if you want to do it right and not have to buy a different setup later just save up and get a better set

05-18-2010, 12:07 PM	#60
drifting240 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: queens ny Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well i had ksport coilovers i got them for 800 and i loved them. People talk all the shit in world but maybe you should think about which coilovers have like a lifetime warranty i also drove my friends 240 and he has megans and they ride nice too i mean there not stance or kw's but if a drop and a better ride quality is what your looking for then