# a SERIOUS coilover review thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [August 8, 2005, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780 "2005-08-08T08:35:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/21 "2005-08-08T20:18:49Z")
i dont feel like editing the banter out, i’ll let someone else do it. i’ve never used the Megans so i cant say anything for sure, but having handled them a bit they felt real good, felt like you were getting better quality than the price tag suggested. i’d love to run baller coils but i couldnt handle having to send the fuckers over seas for servicing. ---
**Author:** ![NeveR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@NeveR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NeveR)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/22 "2005-08-08T20:25:50Z")
Anyway, to try and get back on topic. I’m not interested in any weaksauce spring rates: i.e. 8/6 or lower. If i’m gonna blow my money on coilovers, I want something trackable that can stand tons of unforgiving abuse. DDrug appears to have some sort of external valving reservoir. Much like the Endless coils but in a cheaper sort of way. Inexpensive is good. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/23 "2005-08-08T20:27:57Z")
^^^ Weaksause Spring Rates? Springrates are one thing, Preload are another. Come for a ride in my car and tell me 7/5 is weaksause. My sunroof cracked because of them. Thats to say though I have 30mm of preload on them. Coilovers are only as good as how they are set up. You cannot just pull them out of the box and install them. ---
**Author:** ![NeveR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@NeveR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NeveR)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/24 "2005-08-08T20:32:56Z")
![http://www.tougefactory.com/images/ddrugsus.jpg](http://www.tougefactory.com/images/ddrugsus.jpg) For those who want to know what the DDrug coils look like. 10/8s ---
**Author:** ![iQuAGoD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/25 "2005-08-08T20:33:13Z")
9/7s are pretty pussy ass too… not much difference really… I am running Tein HA on the S14 and I love them. Good for grip, maybe not so good for drifting, but then again I don’t really care about drifting anymore. They are a very nice street coilover. Haven’t played with damping at all yet, but I like the ride quality from the Tein HA… I’d edit the banter out… but frankly its kinda funny watching Bob and Adam poke each other… someone slap the other with a glove and get a duel going for the Niagara Meet. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/26 "2005-08-08T20:33:15Z")
Hot bits is another company with external cannisters, we’ll be using them on War of the Wheels on one of the cars. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/27 "2005-08-08T20:33:42Z")
^^^ Pricetag? Who makes them and where? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/28 "2005-08-08T20:35:30Z")
D-Drugs needs to get someone with a digi SLR, not a friggin point and shoot to do their pictorz. ---
**Author:** ![AppleSauce](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/applesauce/32/5521_2.png) [@AppleSauce](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AppleSauce)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/29 "2005-08-08T20:36:30Z")
my 9/7s kill my back, adam’s 7/5 are noticably softer but still crazy stiff, but waaay better for the street, and still feel just as good on the track, getting air is the suck. ---
**Author:** ![NiTeRiDeR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dfb087/32.png) [@NiTeRiDeR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NiTeRiDeR)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/30 "2005-08-08T21:12:54Z")
> [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](#): > > [quote=NiTeRiDeR]Surprised nobody mentioned Nismo R-Tunes? Or even S-Tunes? :oops: Pix, Price, Specs and do they make them for Nissans and Skylines?[/quote] www.google.ca 😉 Just playing… I haven’t looked into other applications but I know they make the R-Tunes for the GTR, I’m pretty sure they make at LEAST an S-Tune coilover kit for an S13/14. I’ll keep you posted. EDIT: quick google search resulted in: [http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product\_Code=RTUNE-RS546US&Category\_Code=](http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RTUNE-RS546US&Category_Code=) So they probably have them for an S13. Pricey fuckers though, R-Tunes for my car were… $4500CAD + shipping. (GTR ones are remote resevoir and look blinger than the S14 ones) ^^ For my car. ---
**Author:** ![Jesse\_Jericho](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jesse_jericho/32/5533_2.png) [@Jesse\_Jericho](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse_Jericho)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/31 "2005-08-08T22:05:50Z")
> [@\_/\_/\_/M aurice](#): > > Well, indeed the SRoads are pretty comfy, but if you want stock quality you’d be better off with a spring/strut combo\* As with anything marked on the box ‘For off-road use only’ you can only expect certain creature comforts. I do find myself dodging man-holes and looking out for bumps to avoid, but if I need to go over them, I can and not worry too much about breaking them or a weaker part of the car. Or hitting my head on the ceiling. > > In conclusion, if you can justify spending $1700CAD on coilovers, then SRoads are a great bang for your buck. 8) > > \*(no offence to all with such setups, to each their own… and they aren’t _that_ bad anyway) > > _edit: I don’t really know much about spring rates either… Just that the numbers being spewed are in “kg/mm” The higher the number, the stiffer. Oh, and Toronto roads suck… Potholes and sewers and pedestrians everywhere… shudder_ Yeah I drive in Toronto every day, so its pretty important to have comfy suspension… so would you change the spring rates on yours, now that you’ve used them for a while? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2005, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/32 "2005-08-08T22:10:20Z")
I found this on [Zilvia.net](http://Zilvia.net) about the TEIN HA Coilovers > Very good product. I am running the HA dampers on my 1991 240sx coupe which is used for mainly track days and some street driving. 16 levels of dampening. I am currently running the fronts at the factory recommended settings while the rears are 2 clicks harder than recommended. I find that this gives me enough stiffness to keep the car planted yet enough compliance so that the car doesn’t go bouncing around on unever pavement. Spring rates are 6/5 kg/mm front and rear. Springs might be slightly soft for super-hardcore track use or hardcore drifting but the dampers can be revalved and rebuilt by Tein USA should you want something a little more aggressive. The only real downside I can see is that the shocks are not height adjustable via shortening the shock case a la JIC FLT-A2, Tein HE and FLEX, and other newer JDM coilover systems. > I purchased my TEIN HA’s for street, limited track, and possible drift use, with 95% of the time being spent on the streets, I wanted something that wouldn’t be too harsh day to day, but would still provide what I need on the track. So far I have been impressed with the HA’s, even on the rough roads of Seattle, they are rough, but still streetable, and I am glad I went with the HA’s over the HE’s because of this. I have yet to bottom out the suspension. With the rainy season approacing here, I will have to wait until next year to try them out at the track. Overall, I would recommend them to anyone who spends most of there time on the streets but still wants the adjustability for occasional track visits. > I bought these coilovers with pillow mount on already so the installation was very simple. These coilovers are very high quality and they lower the car just right. Most shocks and springs dont lower the car enough to the level i want. After i installed these coilovers the bodyroll i feel next to none . I take a 15mph turn at 45mph and the car handled it with ease. The ride quality of the coilovers are not too harsh either. I say they are perfect for daily driving and occasional track use. The price is also very affordable. But if u have the money, go with flex. ---
**Author:** ![Drift\_ready180sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3e96dc/32.png) [@Drift\_ready180sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Drift_ready180sx)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/33 "2005-08-09T06:53:34Z")
I’m running the Meagans right now and I can’t complain especially for the $$. It’s pretty bumpy but nothing from what I was expecting–\>very harsh. I run the softest setting all around but for some reason when I was riding in Cal’s car after we installed them his felt way more smooth with low pros. :-k :? ---
**Author:** ![2001AccordV6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/ce73a5/32.png) [@2001AccordV6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2001AccordV6)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/34 "2005-08-09T07:16:28Z")
What about Koni Yellow with Ground Control Coils? Anyone have those? ---
**Author:** ![iQuAGoD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/35 "2005-08-09T07:37:08Z")
Coilovers sleeves != coilovers. Get real coilovers. ---
**Author:** ![2001AccordV6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/ce73a5/32.png) [@2001AccordV6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2001AccordV6)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/36 "2005-08-09T07:46:18Z")
But its made to fit on the damper. When you order they ask which damper its gonna be fitted to. I’ve been in a 5th Gen accord with this set up and its really good; smooth and flat in the corners but I know the 240 is rear wheel drive and it has different caracteristics from a FF car. ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/37 "2005-08-09T08:29:08Z")
locked till i feel like cleaning it. come on guys… theres useless… and then theres your bullshit. cut it out. ![http://thefriendsociety.com/forum/images/smilies/koolaid.gif](http://thefriendsociety.com/forum/images/smilies/koolaid.gif) GT ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/38 "2005-08-09T08:59:41Z")
Mopped up the pms, unlocked. ![http://thefriendsociety.com/forum/images/smilies/jigg.gif](http://thefriendsociety.com/forum/images/smilies/jigg.gif) ![http://thefriendsociety.com/forum/images/smilies/canada.gif](http://thefriendsociety.com/forum/images/smilies/canada.gif) ---
**Author:** ![DTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DTS)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/39 "2005-08-09T09:27:00Z")
> [@NeveR](#): > > Anyway, to try and get back on topic. > > I’m not interested in any weaksauce spring rates: i.e. 8/6 or lower. > > If i’m gonna blow my money on coilovers, I want something trackable that can stand tons of unforgiving abuse. > > DDrug appears to have some sort of external valving reservoir. Much like the Endless coils but in a cheaper sort of way. > > Inexpensive is good. i think you should research how spring rates affect handling… just because you have a super stiff spring does not mean that you will handle better. there is a point of over stiffening stuff… 10/8s will suck ass on the street all you will do is bounce all over the corner. on a track only car its differnet ---
**Author:** ![NeveR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@NeveR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NeveR)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780/40 "2005-08-09T13:10:33Z")
> [@DTS](#): > > [quote=NeveR]Anyway, to try and get back on topic. > > I’m not interested in any weaksauce spring rates: i.e. 8/6 or lower. > > If i’m gonna blow my money on coilovers, I want something trackable that can stand tons of unforgiving abuse. > > DDrug appears to have some sort of external valving reservoir. Much like the Endless coils but in a cheaper sort of way. > > Inexpensive is good. i think you should research how spring rates affect handling… just because you have a super stiff spring does not mean that you will handle better. there is a point of over stiffening stuff… 10/8s will suck ass on the street all you will do is bounce all over the corner. on a track only car its differnet[/quote] I said: If i’m gonna blow my money on coilovers, I want something trackable that can stand tons of unforgiving abuse. Not: I want to handle super duper on the streets. Generally speaking, track worthy coilovers will still perform well on asphault without spectator stands. Thus, my car doesn’t have to be a track star _only_ for me to want 10/8s, etc… Bumpy shmumpy. Besides I don’t want to buy coilovers that drive nice and comfy on the streets and turn all soppy on the track. It’s not like anyone should be: a) speeding b) drifting on the streets anyway. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-serious-coilover-review-thread/87780.md?page=3)