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Wanabee Kiwi · 13th August 2007, 11:57 AM

Hey guys,

Which coilovers do you guys use?

TEIN, HKS & K-Sport are popular here in NZ but im interested to know which most other people use. At the moment im looking at some TEIN items but i thought id get some more info

tarmac terror · 13th August 2007, 12:09 PM

oops, sorry....voted for which ones I LIKE rather than what I have on my car. Didnt read the text on the thread. DOH!!

I have G-Force coil overs on mine. Find them OK. Not what I would have chosen myself, came with the car but I see no reason to change them TBH.

Used to have Bilstein coil overs on my rally car and rate them highly.

TT

EvolutionVI · 13th August 2007, 02:36 PM

voted for Tein,because Öhlins is not on your list

willrobdon · 13th August 2007, 03:49 PM

I voted for Bilsteins as that is what are on the car now (among other nismo and ARC suspension components) and they are very nice. Firm but don't take the pi** like my old Cusco's on my MR2 they were boneshakin'! As far as i can see on the ramp they look good quality, the fit is good and no signs of any leaks (touch wood). I hear good things about TEIN and they aren't too badly priced here. If i were choosing i would probably go for the TEIN's. Öhlins are supposed to be top for skylines as well.

VSPEC-33 · 14th August 2007, 12:26 AM

I've got TEIN HA's on the car now but these are way too firm for my tastes. On the secondary roads in Australia with 18" rims your kindneys cop a punishing

Just got my hands on some Nismo S-Tunes which should go on this month some time. Hopefully, a smoother ride with a sporty feel, but not bone-jarring.

iceager · 14th August 2007, 04:12 AM

Aragosta for me, so didn't vote

Nick MW · 14th August 2007, 04:33 PM

I really rated my Ohlins as well....

Binty · 14th August 2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvolutionVI

voted for Tein,because Öhlins is not on your list

Ohlins all the way. i use them and there great

skyline69_uk · 14th August 2007, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick MW

I really rated my Ohlins as well....

I replaced my Ohlins Road and Track with TEIN Superstreet as although the Ohlins would be best for the track they were crap for normal B roads - the TEIN Superstreet are a far better set up and give far better road handling.

ChristianR · 15th August 2007, 07:26 AM

I'm using Greddy Type-S - they are great, car feels nice and settled on the road and track.

Nick MW · 16th August 2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyline69_uk

I replaced my Ohlins Road and Track with TEIN Superstreet as although the Ohlins would be best for the track they were crap for normal B roads - the TEIN Superstreet are a far better set up and give far better road handling.

There are more than one set of Ohlins offered. Mine if anything were on the soft side for track but perfect for UK roads.

Barrie · 16th August 2007, 09:15 AM

not HKS or tiawan k-sport stuff - tein is a good budget stuff - even better and still cheap - hotbits if they do it for a skyline

Gambachi · 21st August 2007, 09:13 AM

I am thinking about getting new suspension.
Have some lowered springs on with std shocks right now but I think I want to get some TEIN's. Can you fit EDFC to SuperStreets or is it only FLEX that can have that addon?

Kanzen · 23rd August 2007, 12:54 AM

I currently have Nismo S-Tunes.

Very nice road setup, not at all harsh and gives nice feedback. I found the limit of them during the last Izu trip though so I'm thinking of upgrading.

Mine's have a range of shocks based on Ohlins units, giving serious consideration to a set of these at the moment. I'll probably wait until summer is over first and the cool autumn weather arrives.

gavman · 26th August 2007, 07:31 AM

i've been on the horns of the same dilemma myself

i had some Gaz shocks that were surprisingly good, then replaced them with the nismo s-tunes, which i can't get off the car quick enough

they are very, very competent, and would be perfect for someone who drives with the stereo on as they give a very nice ride that won't make your cd's jump
me, i've ripped out the stereo and i hated them, just plain too soft

so i've gone for Aragostas, and i should be picking the car up soon, so i'll let you know how we get on. they're the same units that are rebadged AST and sold for £800 more, as used by the time attack series winning lichfield impreza. these have replaced the nismo R-tune for the R32, and can be specified with whatever spring rates you require.
i'm going with the old nismo r-tune settings of 9kg front 8kg rear, but i may order a spare set with 7.8kg fr 5.8kg rear (Aragosta's settings), just in case i find that too stiff for my local roads, (depending on price for the springs alone)

the nismo s-tunes were circa 5kg fr, 4kg rear

so for now, i vote Gaz, but i'm awaiting Aragostas

View Poll Results: Which Coilovers?
TEIN	82	53.59%
HKS	39	25.49%
K-Sport	4	2.61%
Bilstein	23	15.03%
Dobi Sport	0	0%
Kei Office	5	3.27%
Voters: 153. You may not vote on this poll

13th August 2007, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wanabee Kiwi Wanabee Kiwi is hard at work GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand / Oxfordshire Cars owned: SR20'd R32 GTSt Drift Car Posts: 555	Which Coilovers Hey guys, Which coilovers do you guys use? TEIN, HKS & K-Sport are popular here in NZ but im interested to know which most other people use. At the moment im looking at some TEIN items but i thought id get some more info __________________

13th August 2007, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
tarmac terror tarmac terror is feeling the Syvecs love..... New Users Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire, but Scottish through and through! Cars owned: Genuine R32 GTR; Genuine X5 4.8iS; Replica Renault Megane 1.6 Posts: 5,270	oops, sorry....voted for which ones I LIKE rather than what I have on my car. Didnt read the text on the thread. DOH!! I have G-Force coil overs on mine. Find them OK. Not what I would have chosen myself, came with the car but I see no reason to change them TBH. Used to have Bilstein coil overs on my rally car and rate them highly. TT __________________

13th August 2007, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
EvolutionVI EvolutionVI is testing new Whiteline parts HKS GT800 abuser Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: near Stuttgart/Germany Cars owned: 600+PS Evo 6 TME + Evo 9 Wagon + Evo X & GTR soon Posts: 3,573	voted for Tein,because Öhlins is not on your list __________________ _____________________________________________ 800 horses are better then 600 horses....

13th August 2007, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
willrobdon willrobdon is hardcore BNR32 Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dorset Cars owned: BNR32 GTR , Mondeo ST 2.2 Posts: 2,583	I voted for Bilsteins as that is what are on the car now (among other nismo and ARC suspension components) and they are very nice. Firm but don't take the pi like my old Cusco's on my MR2 they were boneshakin'! As far as i can see on the ramp they look good quality, the fit is good and no signs of any leaks (touch wood). I hear good things about TEIN and they aren't too badly priced here. If i were choosing i would probably go for the TEIN's. Öhlins are supposed to be top for skylines as well. __________________ GTROC Area Rep - South West BNR32 GTR** My build: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

14th August 2007, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
VSPEC-33 VSPEC-33 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Cars owned: R33 GT-R V-Spec Posts: 35	I've got TEIN HA's on the car now but these are way too firm for my tastes. On the secondary roads in Australia with 18" rims your kindneys cop a punishing Just got my hands on some Nismo S-Tunes which should go on this month some time. Hopefully, a smoother ride with a sporty feel, but not bone-jarring. __________________

14th August 2007, 04:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
iceager iceager is missing tweenierob, RIP mate GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denmark Cars owned: R33GT-R Posts: 1,312	Aragosta for me, so didn't vote __________________

14th August 2007, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick MW Nick MW is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Beds Posts: 1,588	I really rated my Ohlins as well.... __________________

15th August 2007, 07:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
ChristianR ChristianR is rallying GTR Register User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,567	I'm using Greddy Type-S - they are great, car feels nice and settled on the road and track. __________________

16th August 2007, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Barrie Barrie is DCYeurope.com GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DISTINCTIVE CARS YORK Cars owned: drag r32 gtr- track evo 7- 611hp Posts: 510	not HKS or tiawan k-sport stuff - tein is a good budget stuff - even better and still cheap - hotbits if they do it for a skyline __________________

21st August 2007, 09:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gambachi Gambachi is selling his GTR which is making him sad GTR Register Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 81	I am thinking about getting new suspension. Have some lowered springs on with std shocks right now but I think I want to get some TEIN's. Can you fit EDFC to SuperStreets or is it only FLEX that can have that addon? __________________

23rd August 2007, 12:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kanzen Kanzen is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England/Japan Cars owned: Mine's tuned BNR34 V-Spec II Posts: 665	I currently have Nismo S-Tunes. Very nice road setup, not at all harsh and gives nice feedback. I found the limit of them during the last Izu trip though so I'm thinking of upgrading. Mine's have a range of shocks based on Ohlins units, giving serious consideration to a set of these at the moment. I'll probably wait until summer is over first and the cool autumn weather arrives. __________________

26th August 2007, 07:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
gavman gavman is out there GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out there Cars owned: OS r32 rally car Posts: 2,340	i've been on the horns of the same dilemma myself i had some Gaz shocks that were surprisingly good, then replaced them with the nismo s-tunes, which i can't get off the car quick enough they are very, very competent, and would be perfect for someone who drives with the stereo on as they give a very nice ride that won't make your cd's jump me, i've ripped out the stereo and i hated them, just plain too soft so i've gone for Aragostas, and i should be picking the car up soon, so i'll let you know how we get on. they're the same units that are rebadged AST and sold for £800 more, as used by the time attack series winning lichfield impreza. these have replaced the nismo R-tune for the R32, and can be specified with whatever spring rates you require. i'm going with the old nismo r-tune settings of 9kg front 8kg rear, but i may order a spare set with 7.8kg fr 5.8kg rear (Aragosta's settings), just in case i find that too stiff for my local roads, (depending on price for the springs alone) the nismo s-tunes were circa 5kg fr, 4kg rear so for now, i vote Gaz, but i'm awaiting Aragostas __________________

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