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Old May 18, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Default Anybody heard of JDM Spec RM coilovers?

Has any one ever heard of JDM spec RM Coilovers?
Does any body know their spring rate etc?

Any info would help...

Here are some pics...





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Old May 18, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Old May 18, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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no, but is it wierd that im kinda aroused by them jk , free bump
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Old May 18, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Not sure if this is the same company, but I'd assume so. 10k/8k for DC2, EG, and EK, according to the website.

http://babelfish.altavista.com...8.htm

A review on a S13.

http://www.nissansilvia.co.nz/...70628

Hopefully they're talking about the Spec RM that you posted a pic of.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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good info any one else?
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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is 10/8 good for every day street driving?
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Old May 25, 2005 | 05:06 AM
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Default Re: Anybody heard of JDM Spec RM coilovers? (B18BlackEK)

I had these befor on my EK. They are like super harsh for daily. They are really like race only. They were on a EK hatch with no sway bars. When I installed them, my car had "NO" body roll any more.

Sounds good right? NO... They would feel like I was getting into an accident when I hit bumps and potholes. I accidentally made the car airborn all the time. Its like they were sooo stiff that they were not even made for my car.

So all in all, I would give the track handling a high mark.

Daily driving is the lowest mark you can get.

This suspension says race only for a reason, its meant to never ever see uneven pavement... Tein SS was a nice upgrade to me




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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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damn
i think imma have to send em back..
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Old May 25, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Omnipower's:
Street setup (F=10K - 560 ft/lbs & R=8K 448 ft/lbs)

Spec RM:
EK9 K=10.0 Aluminum rigid mount K=8.0

I donno imma try it anyways seems tha same as omnipower's.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18BlackEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Omnipower's:
Street setup (F=10K - 560 ft/lbs & R=8K 448 ft/lbs)

Spec RM:
EK9 K=10.0 Aluminum rigid mount K=8.0

I donno imma try it anyways seems tha same as omnipower's.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yea, their not bad, I just daily drive more and like comfort. I have ss's right now and I like them but there are times when a girl is in the car and I'm thinking my suspension might be too stiff by her face But their not bad for the price.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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hahahaha, well my lil bro gots Omni's on his EM1 and i had to use his car for about 2 months and my girl thought his shiet was bouncy as *** so thats why im not jumping on omni's..
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Old May 25, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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i was thinking of those spec rm's, but my em1 is a daily drver and i want comfort,plus you get what you pay for($350 shipped). Im thinking either d2's or tein ss. Does any body have any pics of an ek with tein ss with the coils down low? I heard they dont get to low
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Old May 25, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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FYI that link you posted for the S13 is a review for the Section/Silkroad RM8 coilovers, completly diff from the RM pictured here.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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Well don't try to compare these to omni or any other coilover. Spring rates are the last thing you wanna compare. Valving plays a major roll in how a suspension setup is going to react no matter what spring rate you choose.
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