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Old 09-08-05, 11:43 PM
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Default Best coilover setup for theSc?

I had the Supra KYB AGX and Eibch set up on my last Lex, and It was great; however after having 36 way adjustable D2's on my 02 3.5L Maxima ; Let's just say I'm looking for better.


Any one have a review of Coilovers for the SC?

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really depends on what you really want to go for..

personally i picked up some Zeals and they're finally settled in after a month or so of driving and is worth every penny imo. i'm already used to the bounciness of the car (spring rates are so high.) however, i can take turns on command and sticks to the ground really well (have all season kumho's; great tires for everday driving!)

i've also heard that the JIC's are decent setups as well.

how much are you willing to spend?
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Originally Posted by sc.Fred
really depends on what you really want to go for..

personally i picked up some Zeals and they're finally settled in after a month or so of driving and is worth every penny imo. i'm already used to the bounciness of the car (spring rates are so high.) however, i can take turns on command and sticks to the ground really well (have all season kumho's; great tires for everday driving!)

i've also heard that the JIC's are decent setups as well.

how much are you willing to spend?
Yea, I decided to go with a product I know.... I've been running D2's on my Maxima for about a year now and there great.

The RS coilover system is a 36 way dampner and rebound adjustable monotube full coilover system. The setup has seperate height and preload adjustments allowing for optimal adjustment and allowing full strut travel at all times along with pillowball upper mounts or top mounts. Mounts are constructed of 6061 powder coated aluminum. Threads are teflon coated to prevent rust.
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what is the price on the D2's?
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A fellow member TSF_PJ has d2's on his SC. i plan on getting these eventually
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Daily driving? Track days? How much you willing to spend?
D2 spring rates are very soft, not recommended for track use but they are nice for daily driving.
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Mongol, i like your BBK upgrade and your car overall.. i think it's dope.. what kinda suspension setup are you using?
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hey, question on the D2s... I've found a couple of online retailers with them for Lexus mdoels.. but none seem to have a set listed specifically for the SC400... Where do you plan to get yours? or is it just the Supra ones again (D2 RS Coilovers 93-98 Supra)?
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Originally Posted by recoil
hey, question on the D2s... I've found a couple of online retailers with them for Lexus mdoels.. but none seem to have a set listed specifically for the SC400... Where do you plan to get yours? or is it just the Supra ones again (D2 RS Coilovers 93-98 Supra)?
yup you have to use the ones for the Supra. TSF_PJ has them. he can probably get them for you through his shop.
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Originally Posted by cherplex
yup you have to use the ones for the Supra. TSF_PJ has them. he can probably get them for you through his shop.

The SC300 / 400 set up is out in Astralia, but here we just go with the Supra setup for about $1000.00 or so....

Here is the info : D2-T017 SUPRA JZA80L 93~98 Incl. Turbo
F、R 15/839 8/448

I never herd anyone say that D2's spring rates are too soft for track use???

Tell these guys that.........http://www.d2racing.com/html/team.html

I had JIC's on this Maxima Before the D2's and didn't notice much diffirence...Pitured below with the D2 setup...
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Im using JIC FLT-A2's and have no complaints at all.
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Originally Posted by Gamer
Im using JIC FLT-A2's and have no complaints at all.

Yep, JIC makes a great product too! I sold mine for about what I paid for them and bought the D2's for about $500.00 less and put the diff. back in my pocket.
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Originally Posted by sc.Fred
Mongol, i like your BBK upgrade and your car overall.. i think it's dope.. what kinda suspension setup are you using?
Thanks, i am using HKS Hipermax II's they are great for daily driving but suck at drifting, so i am replacing them with KeiOffice coilovers.

Yeah, if you want to know more about D2 ones, pm TSF_PJ, he'll help you out with information and can get you one for pretty cheap, here is his shop info www.thespeedfactor.com
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Originally Posted by SC 1JZ
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I never herd anyone say that D2's spring rates are too soft for track use???

Tell these guys that.........http://www.d2racing.com/html/team.html
Yeah, i was talking about for our cars not for honda's and subaru's i see in the pics, f-15, r-8 is too soft for track use for SC's, sorry if i wasnt clear.
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http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...ory_Code=D2-CO has them for like 860 shipped. use this coupon code OSD2RS

how are they? ride quality. the spring rate is a lil higher then i want. i was looking at the tein cs.


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