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What coilovers are YOU running? Which drop the lowest?

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Old 07-09-08 | 11:35 AM
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nice!!

I just installed my D2 racing ones a few weeks ago. Rides nice, I dunno..i like it! its low too!

Its pretty similar to the megans and Ksports..I believe, but never really compared.

I got d2 cuz someone local was selling a brand new set for a good price, it was actually for a MKIV supra but it bolted up directly with no problems.
Old 07-09-08 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by butcher
nice!!

I just installed my D2 racing ones a few weeks ago. Rides nice, I dunno..i like it! its low too!

Its pretty similar to the megans and Ksports..I believe, but never really compared.

I got d2 cuz someone local was selling a brand new set for a good price, it was actually for a MKIV supra but it bolted up directly with no problems.

I haven't had time to install the front MR coilovers yet, they are still sittin on HKS LS+, but I like the ride stiffness on the MR vs. the HKS. I'm too used to my AE86, all stiff. HKS spring rates on the LS+ is 9kg/7kg I believe, and the MR are 14kg/10kg.. I like it a lot!
Old 07-10-08 | 04:57 AM
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lookin nice scott!
hmmmmm?you're gonna sell the HKS's?
whats the outside diameter of the strut casing?
2.14" or less?
Old 07-10-08 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 1BIGJZS147
lookin nice scott!
hmmmmm?you're gonna sell the HKS's?
whats the outside diameter of the strut casing?
2.14" or less?
sup shaun?

if you're asking because you want to fit the HKS LS+ with the you UAS you have, yes, its will fit. but if you're not asking for that specific reason, I'll measure it and find out.
Old 07-10-08 | 10:46 AM
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I'm running on Cusco Zero-1 coilovers. They're are really nice if you want a stiff ride. It's a full tap coilover so I can pretty much drop the car to the ground if I wanted, also it allows you to adjust the height without worrying about changing the spring load. They are pre-set when they arrive and have adjustable dampening. Also has an anti-rust protection on them. Definitely a recommendation and they don't hurt the wallet too bad either. They go for about $1600

Old 07-10-08 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by boosted86
sup shaun?

if you're asking because you want to fit the HKS LS+ with the you UAS you have, yes, its will fit. but if you're not asking for that specific reason, I'll measure it and find out.
yes sirrr!but i dont think it will be anytime soon.
Old 07-10-08 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BIGJZS147
yes sirrr!but i dont think it will be anytime soon.
I wanted to go coilovers + air susp. too, but I think I'll be 2JZGTE'd before that, hopefully before the end of august. I'm comtemplating.. 6 speed, or Auto. I want to go auto, just because my 86 is my fun 5 speed car. But my friend is trying to convince me to go with the getrag 6speed. I already have a guy is doing all the work for me. Now I just gotta decide, auto, or 6 speed, if I go manual on my GS, 6 speed is the only way.
Old 07-11-08 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by vipguy
hey scott, post up what u had to go thru to complete your swap
sup joey..

for sure.. but it wont be started for awhile (maybe couple weeks). I'm looking for a aristo clip, gspeed has none right now, do you know any places around socal that sells engines, besides C&T engines in Ontario?

but for sure i'll let you know wasssup..
Old 07-20-08 | 03:24 AM
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Hey vipguy, did you have to replace the bolts on your JIC's to fit the Aristo front strut bar? If so, what size are the bolts? I too have the flt-a2's and tried installing my stock Aristo front strut bar but the bolts were not long enough. Any help would be greatly appreciated...







JIC's set to stiff, if not I would bottom out being as low as it is, its not too harsh because im running 18's. Takes corners very well without rubbing also...

Last edited by 2jztt; 07-20-08 at 10:50 AM. Reason: I forgot pics...
Old 07-20-08 | 11:56 AM
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I'm running Tein HA's.
the spring rate is retardely high, but still decent enough for daily street driving. on the firmest damper setting, you bounce around alot, but i dont' mind them at all
they're not even on the lowest setting, i could go down about an inch more, and my exhaust cutout is currently 2.25" off the ground
Old 07-22-08 | 12:30 PM
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super nice, boosted86, how much did you get ur megan's? btw its NICE
Old 07-23-08 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2jztt
Hey vipguy, did you have to replace the bolts on your JIC's to fit the Aristo front strut bar? If so, what size are the bolts? I too have the flt-a2's and tried installing my stock Aristo front strut bar but the bolts were not long enough. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
I have the same problem with the ksports. They said they are going to send me longer bolts but they need to be pressed out.
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