I am looking for some adjustable coilovers or shocks for my GS-R, and really have no idea where to start. Any feeback would be great...The weather where I live is pretty crappy sometimes, and on some occasions I may be forced to drive in it. I want some that are easy, but look good as well.


[Modified by NVBAM, 9:57 PM 5/30/2002]

 

I need the same advice

 

ground control coilovers (raise in winter, lower in summer) with koni yellows are a favorite

 

so just ground control coilovers? Any pics?

 

look at this http://www.diabloautosports.com/prod...0de3c2dbb8f491
and also, you might try the home page, http://www.ground-control.com

 

alright thanx....so I can just get the coilovers and not need to get anything else?

 

you would be better off if you also got shocks like tokico's but you can still drive with your stock ones. There gonna give eventually though when you put the pressure on them from lowering it so keep that in mind.

 

thanx....im only 18, so funds arent exactly huge, so i dont think i would be able to get shocks too.

 

Well, what you could do now is buy springs. Later on, when you have more money, you can match them with a set of shocks. However, you wouldn't need new shocks if your car isn't lowered more than 1.8 inches.

 

GC and Tokico Illuminas are a very nice budget setup. I had that on my GS-R and enjoyed it alot!

 

Koni Yellows w/ GC Coilovers.

 

hmm grab some KYB-AGX adj shocks and some GC coilover or Skunk2 ones.
if you want something cheaper get some N/A shocks, Tokico Blues and then get some GC or Skunk2 coilovers.

 

sounds good...I think i'll shop around and see where I can get the best deal, then probably get GC and in July probably get the shocks. Man, where does all the moeny go

 

save up the cash if you can and get tein ss. they are 16 way adjustable and height adjustable as well.....

 

Anyone know a good site to get GC coilovers?

 

It's not just the amount of drop, it's the spring rates, also. Stock shocks can't keep up with stiff spring rates like 250 and above, and they'll wear out just the same as if you were slammed 2 or more inches. I would not buy springs and shocks separately if it were me (I couldn't afford it at first, I rode for 8 looooooong months on stock suspension before being able to buy springs and Koni shocks). If you MUST buy springs or adjustable coilover sleeves before you buy shocks, at least wait until you think you will be able to buy the shocks within another year. I have ridden in a car w/ low, stiff springs on blown shocks and it is HORRIBLE and I would even go so far as to say that it could be dangerous. Just save your money until you can do everything. Believe me, it will make things alot easier and more enjoyable in the end.

Oh, if you plan on changing the ride height for winter, also plan on getting an alignment every time you adjust the ride height, otherwise your toe-in as well as camber will be thrown off and your tires will be gone in a matter of months.

 

Alright thanx alot...what are some numbers as far as coilovers and shocks all together price wise?

 

If you want to get both shocks and spring I would say save up for some teins. Just a little bit more money but well worth it.

I have had coil-over sleeves for over 3 years with no problems. Still on stock shocks on my teggie.

 

koni yellows no doubt... not sure about coilovers though, you may find the ride to be "too bouncy".. just find a drop you're comfortable with (1-1.75") and go for that..

Oh and do the install yourself, you'll not only save $ but learn about your suspension. Just get a spring compressor (i found one at sears for 39.99)

Alex

 

I've heard nothing but good things about GroundControl coilovers. But beware of cheap coilovers like arospeed. A friend of mine had arospeed coilovers... he was constantly re-adjusting them because they wouldn't stay where he set them, the ride was incredibly bouncy, and one of them just collapsed after being used for only about a month. I plan on springs, but if I were to get coilovers, I would probably get GroundControl just based on their reputation.

 

don't they sell for around $900?