anbody try these coilovers?

[GSXRACER20PSI]

has anybody tried these:

http://www.x3racing.com/product.asp?pid=CO-ME89

i want coilovers but groundcontrols are way to expensive for me. I'm just wondering if anybody has used these and likes them or not.

 

[speedy13]

I haven't,and i wouldn't,and I'm a cheap bastard.I'm not saying there not good,but there are certain places on your car that you can bargain with,but your suspension isn't one of them.The spring rates on the cheap coilovers are horrible from every other thread like this.you can get some nice tein springs for like 75 more bucks or even some nice and proven eibachs for 100 more bucks.This is one mod that you need to be SHURE it will handle better then stock.

 

[Mist3r Spool]

has anybody tried these:

http://www.x3racing.com/product.asp?pid=CO-ME89

i want coilovers but groundcontrols are way to expensive for me. I'm just wondering if anybody has used these and likes them or not.

Never used them, never would. Save up and wait for some Ground Controls or even Skunk 2s.

 

[Lunch_Box]

You get what you pay for, I would just save up and get a set of ground control's.

 

[speed127]

JUNK!!! a buddy of mine bought them cause they were cheap, spent all day putting them on, and then went out driving. He of course hit a small pothole and actually broke one of the springs, the control arm and messed up his bumper and fender. Luckily no one else was around. Motorsports is a dangerous sport, with inexpensive, cheap parts can not only hurt yourself but others around you. Be responsible, spend the extra money

 

[gsx951]

has anybody tried these:

http://www.x3racing.com/product.asp?pid=CO-ME89

i want coilovers but groundcontrols are way to expensive for me. I'm just wondering if anybody has used these and likes them or not.

Screw that ...My 2G came with Weapon-R coilovers when I bought it and they were horrid, sagging, coil-binding crap (these look worse yet).
Lurk in the classified for someone who's parting a 1G or opt for a decent set of struts/shocks and conventional springs.
Shitty coilovers are a nightmare, trust me here.
Ground control is really the bare minumum you'd want on your car.

 

[GSXRACER20PSI]

well since coil overs are so expensive. i want the biggest drop lowering springs. the biggest i found was 2.0 by sprint. are they good springs? also does anybody know of any other 2.0 or larger lowering springs?

 

[Mist3r Spool]

well since coil overs are so expensive. i want the biggest drop lowering springs. the biggest i found was 2.0 by sprint. are they good springs? also does anybody know of any other 2.0 or larger lowering springs?

If you're looking for a serious drop, you're going to have to save up a bit and purchase some coil-overs. I have H&R Sports and they settled at about a 2 1/4" drop. You can try H&R Race springs, they offer a 2" drop and will probably settle ~2.5" or so. It seems like you're just going for looks, which is definitely not worth the hassle. I have a pretty basic drop and had to purchase a flexible camber system to adjust the severity of the off-ness. I was going through tires like no tomorrow...and 18s aren't exactly cheap. ALSO, when you really slam your car, you're going to need some shocks and struts-there's no way your stock setup is going to handle stiffer/shorter springs...you'll blow 'em out in a month. Save up and get some Tein Basics, they'll drop your car up to 3" and cost less than $600.

 

[deeperthanscarl]

Cutting corners on your suspension is not a good idea. I would say either save up for a good set (rather it be springs or coilovers) or just skip it for now and move onto something else until the money is there to do it right. You will need new shocks and struts too, I wouldn't plan on using your stock ones.

I once got cheap coilovers and ended up replacing a whole lot more than I bargained for. It just wasn't worth trying to get out of it cheap.

Good luck with your decision though.......

 

[CHnKTSi]

if ground control or skunk2 is too much for you, go for OBX.
they are pretty good quality and you can get it on eBay for like 150 shipped.
that is like 50-60 more than what you pay for those (after shipping)
never used them and never will.

 

[GSXRACER20PSI]

anybody try obx coilovers? if so how are they?

 

[L8TR V8S]

I have skunk2 coil overs.... lets just say YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!!!!! wouldnt settle for anything else!!!!!!!!!

 

[ChiGGz]

I have skunk2 coil overs.... lets just say YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!!!!!!!!! wouldnt settle for anything else!!!!!!!!!

So your saying you like your skunk2? I heard they were cheap quality

 

[drivemusicnow]

Wow... First. Do maintanence on your car. Its obvious you don't have a clue what you're doing, and probably dont' even have enough money to get your car in decent stock shape, much less anything modified.

Heres how this goes. You are going to drop your mAd TYte Yo car well below what is decent or even safe useing mAd TYte Yo spring perches and springs that were made in taiwan that will break in less than 3000 miles. For those 3000 miles you'll be riding on your mAd TYte Yo bump stops, getting a horrible ride that causes you to be MUCH slower if you were to do any actual racing event. Once you finally break them you'll probably send suspensions parts flying, some probably scratching up your mAd TYte Yo engine bay chrome. You'll then probably buy another set of mAd TYte Yo spring perches and springs (after replacing all the other suspension components you broke, and your scratched up mAd TYte Yo enging bay chrome) that do the same thing. After this you'll have spent more money on mAd TYte Yo parts then you would have spent on a decent set of ACTUAL coilovers. However you'll have a broke ass mAd TYte Yo car and not have enough money to replace all the same parts you broke before.

Lesson: Companies sell parts that suck, and you'll end up paying for it if you're stupid enough to buy them. Either keep it stock, or get something that works, with all associated parts to make it work.

 

[Tweaker_911]

Wow... First. Do maintanence on your car. Its obvious you don't have a clue what you're doing, and probably dont' even have enough money to get your car in decent stock shape, much less anything modified.

Heres how this goes. You are going to drop your mAd TYte Yo car well below what is decent or even safe useing mAd TYte Yo spring perches and springs that were made in taiwan that will break in less than 3000 miles. For those 3000 miles you'll be riding on your mAd TYte Yo bump stops, getting a horrible ride that causes you to be MUCH slower if you were to do any actual racing event. Once you finally break them you'll probably send suspensions parts flying, some probably scratching up your mAd TYte Yo engine bay chrome. You'll then probably buy another set of mAd TYte Yo spring perches and springs (after replacing all the other suspension components you broke, and your scratched up mAd TYte Yo enging bay chrome) that do the same thing. After this you'll have spent more money on mAd TYte Yo parts then you would have spent on a decent set of ACTUAL coilovers. However you'll have a broke ass mAd TYte Yo car and not have enough money to replace all the same parts you broke before.

Lesson: Companies sell parts that suck, and you'll end up paying for it if you're stupid enough to buy them. Either keep it stock, or get something that works, with all associated parts to make it work.

Just because the guy is looking to save a buck doesn't mean he's a broke yo-yo or stupid .... I'm also not saying that you don't get what you pay for IN MOST CIRCUMSTANCES. But ! there are also equivalent parts out there at half the price, and that's only because it doesn't have the fancy name on the box..... It's always a good idea to research and shop around. Which is all I think he was trying to do...research.....
Ciao

 

[GSXRACER20PSI]

that is exactly what i am doin tweaker and drivemusicnow u just made urself sound completely retarded in that reply.

 

[EvolvingGST]

Just because the guy is looking to save a buck doesn't mean he's a broke yo-yo or stupid .... I'm also not saying that you don't get what you pay for IN MOST CIRCUMSTANCES. But ! there are also equivalent parts out there at half the price, and that's only because it doesn't have the fancy name on the box..... It's always a good idea to research and shop around. Which is all I think he was trying to do...research.....
Ciao

Exactly... and who are you to judge him? each to their own... this is no way to act for a community. I commend you on sticking up for the guy... BTW as all the other guys have said... There are places you can cut corners and there are places you can't. Suspension is one of those you can't. Any MAJOR parts of you car you shouldn't cut corners... Which include but not limited to...

Engine,
Turbo,
Suspension, (except strut tower bars/braces)
Transmission

You want to spend money on these parts.. they last you a while... and your life is riding on it..

 

[drivemusicnow]

that is exactly what i am doin tweaker and drivemusicnow u just made urself sound completely retarded in that reply.

Its YOURSELF, YOU, AND DOING!!!!!! Try using capitalization as well.

Here is my point. Are you actually looking to gain performance from the suspension? I ask this because from every post of yours, you're basically looking for the cheapest part to drop your car. If you want a car thats lowered, its not cheap to do it right. You'll be riding on the bumpstops the entire time if you go with a cheap setup. You were even considering getting 2+ inch lowering springs without upgrading the shocks?!?

I guess its your car, do whatever you want, however Lowering your car that much can be dangerous.

I'd say define a $$ value, and what you're looking for as far as an outcome, and we'll be able to better help you define what you need.

The above post was harsh, however its not that far off from the truth. I've seen many people buy products like that, and end up having to spend more than then a Hotbits or JIC setup would be just to return their car back to stock because of the damage the cheaper parts caused.

 

[GSXRACER20PSI]

I plan on upgrading my shocks when i either get sprint lowering springs or obx coilovers.

 

[gridlyne]

Exactly... and who are you to judge him? each to their own... this is no way to act for a community. I commend you on sticking up for the guy... BTW as all the other guys have said... There are places you can cut corners and there are places you can't. Suspension is one of those you can't. Any MAJOR parts of you car you shouldn't cut corners... Which include but not limited to...

Engine,
Turbo,
Suspension, (except strut tower bars/braces)
Transmission

You want to spend money on these parts.. they last you a while... and your life is riding on it..

Lets add brakes to that list please. (That shoudl have been #1 )

 

[SpeedFreak03]

I have a really good story about this, that happened to me with my 96 honda accord (and is the reason why I no longer own the car).

First I want to say, yeah yeah I know its a slow honda I needed it for reliability (thats why I bought it in the first place, not to go fast or look cool or w/e). Anyway I got a good deal on some skunk2 lowering springs that I couldnt pass the deal up on. And I bought some cheap ass OEM replacement type struts to go along with these. Installed everything, car looked good. So I drove like that for about 2 months, then one night I broke a ball joint. Why? Because lowering the car adds stress to suspension components for a few obvious reasons. Add that to the fact that all the components are 10 years old and 140K miles and its basically a recipe for disaster. Anyway when my ball joint broke, I slid into a curb doing 30MPH and the front right side of my car and radiator support were destroyed, airbags popped, windshield broke. Car got totalled. Because of my stupid mistake of not inspecting and replacing my other suspension components. Im telling you, I know how bad you want that drop right now (I was there, I know) but trust me, wait. You don't want to see your car getting towed away, you almost dieing (if I was going fast enough I would have died), killing others, etc. Suspension is serious shit, and I don't agree with these companies marketing cheap shit to kids. If you don't have the money to properly do suspension, DONT DO IT!! Just my $0.02.

 

[gsx951]

that is exactly what i am doin tweaker and drivemusicnow u just made urself sound completely retarded in that reply.

He's not retarded. Perhaps a little harsh in his wording but truthful and correct. Follow his advice to the letter and you'll have fewer head aches.

I bought my 2G from a fellow who did to the car what many of you want to do; go low for cheap. God, did it suck... driving the car home after I bought it, it would coil bind and hit the stops so hard that it wanted to jump out of the lane I was in.
The "set-up" was Weapon-R coil overs on AGX shocks, which is my personal benchmark for the worst suspension ever.
If you can't afford proper parts, don't mess with your suspension because you'll be opening a Pandora's box.
Please do not look at this like we're condescending, it's just good advice.

 

[GSXRACER20PSI]

well i think im just gonna go with sprint lowering springs and kyb shocks.

 

[prostreetdsmx1]

we had a guy with an integra come to the shop with these on his car. He wanted them adjusted to ride higher so we adjusted them. Needless to say he was back the next day and the car was sagging low again. we didn't think about it twice, readjusted them and sent him on his way. well day three. back with the same problem. We adjusted them one more time and marked where we set them. needless to say he was back on monday and the car had sunken 7 threads since the last time we touched them. pretty crappy if you ask me and the bounce was like the car was on moon shoes.