Which should I get first? Coilovers vs. 2-Way LSD - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Obie55 · 06-15-2009, 04:09 PM

So I have recently obtained some funds due to graduation gifts and I'm looking at either purchasing Megan Racing Street series coilovers or a KAAZ 2-way LSD. My car is a 1992 s13 hatchback, and right now I have the stock open-diff and Tokico struts and shocks which leave a lot to be desired in terms of stance and performance. My goal is to eventually drift this car as well as run it at the track every once in a while. Any feedback on which purchase to make first would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

-Obie

AngryPanda · 06-15-2009, 04:16 PM

Stay away from Megan coilovers.

Save up a bit more and buy better coils.

If I had to decide between a Kaaz 2-way or Megan coilovers, it would be the diff.

Don't cheap out on something as important as your suspension.

conwest · 06-15-2009, 04:23 PM

megans are fine don't listen to all the haters on zilvia. Just stay away from brands like godspeed. Anything cheaper than megans is absolute shit. I had some godspeeds on my s14 and compared to the megan tracks i have now.....the megans blow them away. I'd say go with the diff first so you can get some drifting in.....you already have a little bit better than stock suspension so you should be fine for a while. Once you drive better, get coilovers

iROYAL · 06-15-2009, 04:24 PM

I would get Luke's LOCD welded diff and use the rest for (insert brand name here) coilovers.

That's just me tho..

s13tilldeath* · 06-15-2009, 04:29 PM

I would by coils and a welded diff. then you have enough for both.

Dousan_PG · 06-15-2009, 04:39 PM

Real lsd
Then coilovers

SC_S13 · 06-15-2009, 04:40 PM

Even though I do rock one of Luke's LOCD diffs, welded diffs are a bitch for DD's. the money you spend on tires will out-weigh the immediate convienience of having both. I say go for the diff, the coils can wait.

kalypso123 · 06-15-2009, 04:43 PM

this is a good question...

diff is a good move, thats doing things in the right order.

karl wasabi · 06-15-2009, 04:45 PM

LSD first, then suspension. You already have somewhat of a performance suspension. Get the diff. DO NOT GET A WELDED DIFF!

240ss · 06-15-2009, 04:52 PM

i say go for the coilovers first.
i used to have megans and they were just fine.

Shaminii · 06-15-2009, 04:53 PM

Get a diff before coilovers. Why? You'll find out why when you get stuck on a ramp because one wheel is in the air and the wheel on the ground isn't spinning.

Fonix36 · 06-15-2009, 04:57 PM

Welded diff and coils at the same time. ftmfw im rocking a welded, its bliss at a budget

jimmytango00 · 06-15-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaminii

Get a diff before coilovers. Why? You'll find out why when you get stuck on a ramp because one wheel is in the air and the wheel on the ground isn't spinning.

That was me at pepboys last night

, LSD First man, it sucks getting stuck.

Slammed Assassin · 06-15-2009, 05:20 PM

go for the diff!!

ILoveMyRHS13 · 06-15-2009, 05:23 PM

Am I the only one who thinks he should get real coils first? A 2 way before coils would seem a bit odd to me...

ixfxi · 06-15-2009, 06:02 PM

lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH!

funniest thing about this thread is that the only people that say megan doesnt suck are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome.

my advice? research, think and decide for yourself. are coilovers even necessary or are you just trying to follow the trend of modifications that people do?

Okinawandrifter87 · 06-15-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13tilldeath*

I would by coils and a welded diff. then you have enough for both.

Get the coils and get a welded first then get a lsd once your skilled with it. Try getting some PBM coils for round the same price almost. Just my .02

kalypso123 · 06-15-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH!

this happens a lot on zilvia sadly... we should have a section only for build threads.

Propaganda · 06-15-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by conwest

megans are fine don't listen to all the haters on zilvia. Just stay away from brands like godspeed. Anything cheaper than megans is absolute shit.

A little more money and you have Stances shipped to your house from Intense

Shadowhunter · 06-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Personally LSD before coilovers. If you have already upgraded shocks. LSd is probably one of the single best handling upgrades you can make to your car.

Leo-kun · 06-15-2009, 07:16 PM

If you want to drift, LSD first. But it is your car, so do what you want.

hacknik · 06-15-2009, 07:43 PM

Go buy some STANCE coils. Save monies, and replaces your tie rods before they snap (if they're stock). And if your getting an LSD, might aswell replace your subframe bushings while your at it. Then you'll have fun =D

jamg · 06-15-2009, 07:46 PM

what are you, pro formula D drifter?

get some coils, and a welded diff

AutoTune · 06-15-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

l are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome.

?

or live in bfe

Dousan_PG · 06-15-2009, 08:40 PM

FedEx ships all over the USA
thats no excuse.

thesimpleS13 · 06-15-2009, 08:48 PM

when I had my 240, i got the LSD first, im totally against welded diffs ( just a personal preferance) and there's aboslutely nothing wrong with Megan Coilovers, if they were shitty you wouldn't see their name everywhere, and they probably wouldn't be sponsoring events...Like that special Invite only megan drift event.

*ManoNegra* · 06-16-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesimpleS13

when I had my 240, i got the LSD first, im totally against welded diffs ( just a personal preferance) and there's aboslutely nothing wrong with Megan Coilovers, if 90% of 240 owners weren't cheap/broke 18 year olds you wouldn't see their name everywhere, and they probably wouldn't be sponsoring events...Like that special Invite only megan drift event.

there, fixed it for you.

s13dan · 06-16-2009, 07:55 AM

look at your budget, look at what you want and what the car will be used for and shop accordingly. Do a little research because in the market for 240's there is a lot to choose from and GENERALLY you get what you pay for.There is a lot of real junk out there.

Stance is a great brand for the price, and welded diffs are best for weekend drift cars.
Some guys use them everyday but there are pros and cons to that choice the only REAL pro is the price.... As for megan i have seen some cars with them that appear to preform just fine, but the qaulity just isnt as high as other brands.

xplicit240 · 06-16-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH!

funniest thing about this thread is that the only people that say megan doesnt suck are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome.

my advice? research, think and decide for yourself. are coilovers even necessary or are you just trying to follow the trend of modifications that people do?

Amen. i spend the money to make sure i have quality items. dont cheap out on your car. do some research and find out if you will need coil overs for what ever it is your gonna do with the car. if you just mean to drive it around and make it look good then just get some lowering springs or in this case megan coil overs. if your gonna do some real driving then invest in some quality coils.

90hatchie · 06-16-2009, 09:24 AM

buy my kaaz 2 way :-)

06-15-2009, 04:09 PM	#1
Obie55 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Age: 33 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which should I get first? Coilovers vs. 2-Way LSD So I have recently obtained some funds due to graduation gifts and I'm looking at either purchasing Megan Racing Street series coilovers or a KAAZ 2-way LSD. My car is a 1992 s13 hatchback, and right now I have the stock open-diff and Tokico struts and shocks which leave a lot to be desired in terms of stance and performance. My goal is to eventually drift this car as well as run it at the track every once in a while. Any feedback on which purchase to make first would be greatly appreciated, thanks! -Obie

06-15-2009, 04:16 PM	#2
AngryPanda Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anaheim Age: 44 Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stay away from Megan coilovers. Save up a bit more and buy better coils. If I had to decide between a Kaaz 2-way or Megan coilovers, it would be the diff. Don't cheap out on something as important as your suspension. __________________ We do "Awesome"

06-15-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
s13tilldeath* Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I would by coils and a welded diff. then you have enough for both. __________________ "Im a god mother fucker and its judgement day!"

06-15-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Real lsd Then coilovers __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-15-2009, 04:40 PM	#7
SC_S13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 936 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Even though I do rock one of Luke's LOCD diffs, welded diffs are a bitch for DD's. the money you spend on tires will out-weigh the immediate convienience of having both. I say go for the diff, the coils can wait. __________________

06-15-2009, 04:23 PM	#3
conwest Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	megans are fine don't listen to all the haters on zilvia. Just stay away from brands like godspeed. Anything cheaper than megans is absolute shit. I had some godspeeds on my s14 and compared to the megan tracks i have now.....the megans blow them away. I'd say go with the diff first so you can get some drifting in.....you already have a little bit better than stock suspension so you should be fine for a while. Once you drive better, get coilovers

06-15-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
iROYAL Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 310 Posts: 763 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I would get Luke's LOCD welded diff and use the rest for (insert brand name here) coilovers. That's just me tho..

06-15-2009, 04:43 PM	#8
kalypso123 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,853 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	this is a good question... diff is a good move, thats doing things in the right order.

06-15-2009, 04:45 PM	#9
karl wasabi Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walnut/SoCal Posts: 3,898 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	LSD first, then suspension. You already have somewhat of a performance suspension. Get the diff. DO NOT GET A WELDED DIFF! __________________ Karl Wasabi Private Seller - Review Thread

06-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#10
240ss Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: virginia Age: 33 Posts: 282 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i say go for the coilovers first. i used to have megans and they were just fine.

06-15-2009, 04:53 PM	#11
Shaminii Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VA Posts: 406 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Get a diff before coilovers. Why? You'll find out why when you get stuck on a ramp because one wheel is in the air and the wheel on the ground isn't spinning. __________________

06-15-2009, 04:57 PM	#12
Fonix36 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern cali Age: 34 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Welded diff and coils at the same time. ftmfw im rocking a welded, its bliss at a budget __________________ DRiFT 4 A Cure!

06-15-2009, 05:20 PM	#14
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	go for the diff!!

06-15-2009, 06:02 PM	#16
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	lets make a thread so that people can think for you, as opposed to actually thinking and doing whatever you want to do! YEAH! funniest thing about this thread is that the only people that say megan doesnt suck are the ones who are 18. great advice coming from kiddies who just started driving. same kids who also believe in welded diffs being awesome. my advice? research, think and decide for yourself. are coilovers even necessary or are you just trying to follow the trend of modifications that people do?

06-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#20
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 39 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Personally LSD before coilovers. If you have already upgraded shocks. LSd is probably one of the single best handling upgrades you can make to your car.

06-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#21
Leo-kun Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yokota jp, Bay Area CA Age: 30 Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you want to drift, LSD first. But it is your car, so do what you want.

06-15-2009, 07:43 PM	#22
hacknik Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mississauga, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go buy some STANCE coils. Save monies, and replaces your tie rods before they snap (if they're stock). And if your getting an LSD, might aswell replace your subframe bushings while your at it. Then you'll have fun =D __________________ Shit is WET

06-15-2009, 07:46 PM	#23
jamg Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 2,106 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	what are you, pro formula D drifter? get some coils, and a welded diff

06-15-2009, 08:40 PM	#25
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	FedEx ships all over the USA thats no excuse. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-15-2009, 08:48 PM	#26
thesimpleS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walnut, CA Age: 33 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	when I had my 240, i got the LSD first, im totally against welded diffs ( just a personal preferance) and there's aboslutely nothing wrong with Megan Coilovers, if they were shitty you wouldn't see their name everywhere, and they probably wouldn't be sponsoring events...Like that special Invite only megan drift event. __________________ Life, Live it, Love it, and keep it Simple

06-16-2009, 07:55 AM	#28
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	look at your budget, look at what you want and what the car will be used for and shop accordingly. Do a little research because in the market for 240's there is a lot to choose from and GENERALLY you get what you pay for.There is a lot of real junk out there. Stance is a great brand for the price, and welded diffs are best for weekend drift cars. Some guys use them everyday but there are pros and cons to that choice the only REAL pro is the price.... As for megan i have seen some cars with them that appear to preform just fine, but the qaulity just isnt as high as other brands. __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

06-16-2009, 09:24 AM	#30
90hatchie Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: yorktown hts ny Age: 35 Posts: 2,984 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	buy my kaaz 2 way :-)