Suspension

heavydman99 · Post by **heavydman99** » May 1st, 2003, 10:00 pm

I just got a set of enkei rpm2 17s for my type r. they look sweet but the ride height is way too high. i want something relatively cheap and cant see myself spending 2 grand for coilovers. do you guys know anything about adjustable springs? i was checking them out on some websites and they seem like a cost effectove alternative to coil overs. let me know what you think, im open to any suggestions.

thanks

ADAM

RedKroovy · Post by **RedKroovy** » May 1st, 2003, 10:42 pm

Just get a set of H&R Sport Springs. I run them (street/track) and I know alot of other people who also run them, and everyone I've talked to loves'em.

George Knighton · Post by **George Knighton** » May 1st, 2003, 10:48 pm

I have some Ground Control coilovers, 400# front and 500# rear. I'm using them in conjunction w/Koni yellows.

We just finished readjusting the Konis, and all I can say is the old thing can definitely scoot through some curves.

My car's only 1/2" lower than stock, but there's quite a bit of adjustment in the coilovers to do whatever you need.

Ground Controls coilovers are not expensive, but you will also probably need new shocks of a sporty variety. Bilsteins, Koni yellows, or KYB are all fine.

Aj · Post by Aj » May 2nd, 2003, 3:27 am

I'm with RedKroovy on this one, I'd just get a set of H&R sport springs, they'll cost you between like 150-225 depending on where you get them, and the ride height is perfect, not to low and just enough tuck where it won't rub under hard cornering...

If you want a set of coilovers, you don't have to spend 2G's though, closer to like a grand...look into it more, and you may find out there not as expensive as you think, or some aren't...you may also find a very nice set used, for not a lot of money, I got lucky and did.

If you're just looking for aesthetics, then go with the H&R's, otherwise, invest in a full coilover setup, you'll be glad later...

Peace,
Aj

heavydman99 · Post by **heavydman99** » May 4th, 2003, 9:11 pm

Thanks for the advice, i will look into the H & Rs. I was searching ebay and found some coilovers that look like a pretty good deal. (if the bidding stays low) Do you guys know anything about an Endless Zeal Full Suspension System (B kit)? The link to ebay is

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=33582

Thanks

ADAM

Aj · Post by Aj » May 4th, 2003, 10:04 pm

Very nice, or so I've heard; Trey swears by them...ask him

Later,
Aj

Post by **Trey** » May 5th, 2003, 7:47 am

Aj wrote:Very nice, or so I've heard; Trey swears by them...ask him

Later,
Aj

haha thanks AJ. Actually I woudl not swear by those . . . I swear by the design not the brand. TEIN makes the design I have in the Zeals but only in the top sets that are much more exspensive. I do think Zeal uses better meterial that TEIn but you need to look at Zeal B6/S6, TEIN RE, and Buddy Club has a model as well that has the stroke indepoendent height adjustment feature.

I do Like Zeal but I like TEIN too. Not seen Buddy CLub before.

Trey

heavydman99 · Post by **heavydman99** » May 5th, 2003, 9:16 pm

Trey, do you think it would be worth like 700 or 800 for me to get them...or continue shopping around? I know they would not be the best coilovers...but hopefully a good step up from just springs. Thanks.

ADAM