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Old 03-10-2008, 05:29 PM
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Default Help me choose coilovers for '92

Here is a list of things I'd go for:

- Stance GR+
- Buddy Club
- Tein Flex
- JIC FLT-A1 (its double tube though...)
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:40 PM
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Can we make suggestions or do we have to stick with the list?
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:43 PM
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im open to suggestions
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:44 PM
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koni race shocks from goodwin and ground controls... id take that setup over any coilover setup on the market
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Whats the car used for?
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track and drift
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i prefer softer setup since i dd it too
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Originally Posted by krayzrac3r
koni race shocks from goodwin and ground controls... id take that setup over any coilover setup on the market

please explain why this is better than any other coilover setup?



your list looks a lot like mine, i want to get rid of these KYBs and FM springs once i save up enough cash. currently ive narrowed it down to tein flex or the stance GR+... i like the top hats on the stance's, and a big monotube design is appealing. Emilio is supposed to get the Stance on the dyno soon so hopefully they perform. ill wait for that information before buying...

Ive read too many stories about JIC to even consider them (terrible customer service, blown shocks), regardless of the rave reviews...
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i think ill go with gr+... i have reseller account with them so i have a nice fat discount
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****... stance is out of them... next deliver is in 3 weeks...
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what! and youre not sharing the wealth?
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Originally Posted by krayzrac3r
koni race shocks from goodwin and ground controls... id take that setup over any coilover setup on the market
i have to second this with the addition of saying in the more affordable sector
there are some nice coilover out there, but for the mony you cant beat the koni/GC set up
reason, they are very readily avaialbe and you can change you spring rates fairly easily. the konis also have a great reputation and last quiet a while
its a very popular choice with most auto-x'ers that i know, not an engineer here so i dont have any technical data
good luck with whatever you end up getting
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how about them flex coilovers, eh? i need to make decision within few hours because im that impatient
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by the way... koni race + gc kit is WAY too expensive... it comes to about $1800 w/ top hats and **** like that. might as well try new fm suspension for that $$
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ok... just ordered a set of gr+ for $1,196.85 shipped from http://store.cipmotorsports.com/
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LOL wishy washy!
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Good choice man
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What spring rates?

BTW, you don't need upgraded tophats with the RACE shocks.
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
ok... just ordered a set of gr+ for $1,196.85 shipped from http://store.cipmotorsports.com/
Should have got the flexes
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
i need to make decision within few hours because im that impatient
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What do you even say to a comment like that?
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