help with suspension/coilovers
#1
help with suspension/coilovers
ok well im set on buying a new set of coilovers. something nice like tein flex, tein ss, jic, hks hipermax. it has to be adjustable dampening wise. im looking into buying a used vs buying new. what are the drawbacks of buying used? do coilovers really go bad? how long until they wear out? i mean if someone has them 5k-15k miles and i buy it is there anything wrong with that.
thanks alot
andrew
ps. i didnt post in the suspension forum because i trust the regulars here more
thanks alot
andrew
ps. i didnt post in the suspension forum because i trust the regulars here more
#2
I would buy new, unless price is an issue for you. I've been burned by buying used parts in the past, but with something new... you cant go wrong.
5-15k of usage on coilovers dont seem like a lot, but that doesnt mean that they cant be torn up. Just check out the used parts before you buy them. Anyway, they'll end up costing a lot cheaper than new ones.
Maybe some of the suspension savy guys will chime in, since I'm not sure which coilovers are better to go with. I'm just running v7 struts and springs...
5-15k of usage on coilovers dont seem like a lot, but that doesnt mean that they cant be torn up. Just check out the used parts before you buy them. Anyway, they'll end up costing a lot cheaper than new ones.
Maybe some of the suspension savy guys will chime in, since I'm not sure which coilovers are better to go with. I'm just running v7 struts and springs...
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Originally Posted by NeRdY DoRkUs
ok well im set on buying a new set of coilovers. something nice like tein flex, tein ss, jic, hks hipermax. it has to be adjustable dampening wise. im looking into buying a used vs buying new. what are the drawbacks of buying used? do coilovers really go bad? how long until they wear out? i mean if someone has them 5k-15k miles and i buy it is there anything wrong with that.
thanks alot
andrew
ps. i didnt post in the suspension forum because i trust the regulars here more
thanks alot
andrew
ps. i didnt post in the suspension forum because i trust the regulars here more
However, if you think you've found somebody trustworthy and honest, here's a couple of questions to ask:
1. Ask for a ride. I'd say a good rule of thumb is ask them to meet you at your place, and take to/from your daily commute (school, work, girlfriend's, etc.) - this should give you a good idea of what your ride will be like. Take note of the other suspension mods on the car, what tires he's running and what the suspension's set at as well.
2. Why is he selling the suspension? Spend 10-15 minutes chatting with him and getting to know him - this will help you gauge if he's worth trusting, and secondly, if he knows anything. His opinion on his suspension won't matter unless he knows what he's talking about.
3. How many miles on the suspension? If it's high mileage, ask if it's been rebuilt, and by who.
4. Warranty? If he's the first owner, ask who he purchased from. Take a hike if it's from Gruppe-S - black/greymarket items usually doesn't carry any warranty (I've had vendors lie to me before).
5. Driving behavior - Has the car ever been to the track with the suspension? Take note of how he drives on the test ride too.
Hope this helps. I'm sure I left out a lot, but feel free to AIM or PM me if you have any other questions.
P.S. Don't trust anybody from SCIC! :P
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Originally Posted by NeRdY DoRkUs
is there a big difference between the tein ss and the tein flex?
dual allow height adjustment without changing the spring compression.
where the single perch u will change the damping and spring compression rate.. which can cause lose in performance.
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Originally Posted by kenji815
SS are single perch... and flex is dual perch.
dual allow height adjustment without changing the spring compression.
where the single perch u will change the damping and spring compression rate.. which can cause lose in performance.
dual allow height adjustment without changing the spring compression.
where the single perch u will change the damping and spring compression rate.. which can cause lose in performance.
hmm makes sense. ive noticed that the flex is much stiffer than the ss too. they are both edfc compatible which is a plus. but i do autocrossing and canyoning quite a bit and im starting to outgrow the cars suspension setup (rims tires sway bars endlinks). the only thing im getting at is, is the flex worth 400 bucks more for the dual perch?
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
flex bounces
hks is eh i heard that from walter
if your gonna buy used dont put them on just have them rebuilt as soon as you get them
hks is eh i heard that from walter
if your gonna buy used dont put them on just have them rebuilt as soon as you get them
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Originally Posted by NeRdY DoRkUs
is there a big difference between the tein ss and the tein flex?
I also wouldn't hesitate to do a search. There are plenty of people outside of Southern California who can give you good advice.
#12
I really like the KSport coilovers that I put on my WRX. Similar to the Flex in that it is dual perch adjustable and also dampening adjustable from the top. Ksports also come with the camber plates up front and will be compatible w/ their electronic control unit when it's available later this year or early 06. Here's my little review w/ pics. https://www.i-club.com/forums/suspension-handling-brakes-195/ksport-coilover-suspension-hankook-tire-review-104247/
#14
it really depends on what kind of driving you are into. where you live is also a factor. ruts, bumps, etc. i was working out in la, and i hit a pothole on santa monica blvd. broke a strut mount. damn.