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240Rookie · 07-04-2008, 06:39 PM

I have a 1995 Nissan 240 sx se and it is bone stock and I was wanting to do something with the suspension without breaking my wallet, any suggestions, I was thinking about lowering it a bit and getting that slammed floating look when I roll by your azz. J/p

Thanx for the replies!!

4thHorse · 07-04-2008, 07:33 PM

what is your price range? Also you did search right?

240Rookie · 07-04-2008, 09:46 PM

Yeah there are just so many options out there for what I could do, I want to stay under 800.

singlecamslam · 07-05-2008, 01:34 AM

might as well save a few hundred more and get nice coilovers like KTS.

kalypso123 · 07-05-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by singlecamslam

might as well save a few hundred more and get nice coilovers like KTS.

you might find some nice used coils with less then 7K miles that will suit you just fine.

g6civcx · 07-05-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kalypso123

you might find some nice used coils with less then 7K miles that will suit you just fine.

Maybe, but generally I would avoid used suspension because you never know.

You get Megan coils for a tad over $800 shipped. Cheapest one.

***S14DB*** · 07-05-2008, 05:44 PM

You want to go low or handle better?
Low: get the cheapest coils you can.

Handle: Sway bars, TC rods, New Struts, Sub-Frame Collars. Springs and other arms as you can afford.

Somnambulist · 07-05-2008, 09:56 PM

If you just wanna lower it, there's MR coilovers, Ksport, and a whole bunch of other cheap coilovers.

Bigsyke · 07-05-2008, 10:59 PM

what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

Somnambulist · 07-05-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsyke

what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

Why bother? With coilovers so cheap now ($600-$800 for decent ones), and a quality spring/shock combo costing just about the same... I don't see the point.

luftrofl · 07-05-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 240Rookie

I have a 1995 Nissan 240 sx se and it is bone stock and I was wanting to do something with the suspension without breaking my wallet, any suggestions, I was thinking about lowering it a bit and getting that slammed floating look when I roll by your azz. J/p

Thanx for the replies!!

What is "something," exactly?

***S14DB*** · 07-05-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsyke

what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

The rates on most springs are not a big enough to be worth it. Sways would be a bigger upgrade. Also, the travel on stock suspension is bad enough to begin with. Drop it with springs and you'll be hitting the bump stops in no time.

1. If the shocks are blown, replace.
2. Tower Bars, Swaybars, TC Rods, Subframe bushings.
3. Save up for coils, RUCA's and Toe Arms.

Gnnr · 07-06-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Somnambulist

Why bother? With coilovers so cheap now ($600-$800 for decent ones), and a quality spring/shock combo costing just about the same... I don't see the point.

Because those coilovers are improperly valved compared to a quality spring/shock combo.

g6civcx · 07-06-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by luftrofl

What is "something," exactly?

Good pickup.

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Originally Posted by S14DB

1. If the shocks are blown, replace.

This is the reason I would do coilovers on a beater. It's easier to install than getting springs and struts.

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Originally Posted by Gnnr

Because those coilovers are improperly valved compared to a quality spring/shock combo.

This is correct, but for the price you can't beat cheap coilovers as a bottom of the barrel replacement for blown struts.

Brentbohn · 07-08-2008, 09:46 PM

i have eibach sportlines on my 95, ride is firm and you feel every bump in the road.... wish i went with the prolines or found some stock ones.

SHIFT__Nismo · 07-08-2008, 11:25 PM

The first obvious question is, what do you intend to use it for? Race, street, combo? Be honest with yourself.

kaking · 07-09-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SHIFT__Nismo

The first obvious question is, what do you intend to use it for? Race, street, combo? Be honest with yourself.

Exactly. Gotta know what you want first before you spend money on things that arent gonna cater to your goals

240Rookie · 07-11-2008, 09:01 PM

I just want it to handle better on the street, I am not going to take it to the track or anything like that. I would like it to have a nice stance and be able to handle better. Also the struts arent blown or anything, does anybody want to buy them?

aznpoopy · 07-11-2008, 09:18 PM

the only thing brand new in your price range is godspeed coilovers, which has suspect quality (if only because of its price)

if i were you i'd just pick up a used spring shock combo, or try to find a good deal on lightly used established coilovers... or beter yet, a used koni/gc combo.

bit of advice: remember your budget is really only $700+, gotta save the last bit for an alignment. and you won't be able to go zilvia super low because that requires alignment pieces and is therefore out of your price range. and it looks dumb without proper fitting wheels anyway.

07-04-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
240Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 42 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What should I do low budget wise for suspension? I have a 1995 Nissan 240 sx se and it is bone stock and I was wanting to do something with the suspension without breaking my wallet, any suggestions, I was thinking about lowering it a bit and getting that slammed floating look when I roll by your azz. J/p Thanx for the replies!!

07-04-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
240Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 42 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	reply Yeah there are just so many options out there for what I could do, I want to stay under 800.

07-05-2008, 01:34 AM	#4
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	might as well save a few hundred more and get nice coilovers like KTS. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

07-05-2008, 05:44 PM	#7
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You want to go low or handle better? Low: get the cheapest coils you can. Handle: Sway bars, TC rods, New Struts, Sub-Frame Collars. Springs and other arms as you can afford. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

07-04-2008, 07:33 PM	#2
4thHorse Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what is your price range? Also you did search right?

07-05-2008, 09:56 PM	#8
Somnambulist Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 596 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	If you just wanna lower it, there's MR coilovers, Ksport, and a whole bunch of other cheap coilovers.

07-05-2008, 10:59 PM	#9
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 39 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what about just a decent spring combo? and save the rest for bushings and T/C rods?

07-08-2008, 09:46 PM	#15
Brentbohn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: minnesota Age: 44 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i have eibach sportlines on my 95, ride is firm and you feel every bump in the road.... wish i went with the prolines or found some stock ones.

07-08-2008, 11:25 PM	#16
SHIFT__Nismo Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The first obvious question is, what do you intend to use it for? Race, street, combo? Be honest with yourself.

07-11-2008, 09:01 PM	#18
240Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 42 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just want it to handle better on the street, I am not going to take it to the track or anything like that. I would like it to have a nice stance and be able to handle better. Also the struts arent blown or anything, does anybody want to buy them?

07-11-2008, 09:18 PM	#19
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the only thing brand new in your price range is godspeed coilovers, which has suspect quality (if only because of its price) if i were you i'd just pick up a used spring shock combo, or try to find a good deal on lightly used established coilovers... or beter yet, a used koni/gc combo. bit of advice: remember your budget is really only $700+, gotta save the last bit for an alignment. and you won't be able to go zilvia super low because that requires alignment pieces and is therefore out of your price range. and it looks dumb without proper fitting wheels anyway.