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1st240 · 05-07-2013, 02:45 PM

I need a set of coilovers to drift with but not sure what to start out with but I kno I want something that's not bull and will give me at least One season on the track any suggestions I'm runnin an s13 don't be shy I'm open to the help.

Bates · 05-07-2013, 02:47 PM

BCs. They are good and they won't break your bank.

1st240 · 05-07-2013, 03:15 PM

How much and where can I get some

AWD GS · 05-07-2013, 03:19 PM

BCR's will run you about $1k.

1st240 · 05-07-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD GS

BCR's will run you about $1k.

Any others that might be a little cheaper

AWD GS · 05-07-2013, 03:30 PM

if you dont want something thats not bull, BCRs are a good start. i would say get Tein Basic's but they are nearly the same price but the BCRs have adjustable dampening.

**Got Insulin?** · 05-07-2013, 07:07 PM

Sub-1K is going to be garbage. If you cannot afford to pay that, get a decent shock/spring set-up in the mean time. Gotta pay to play.

mckpat03 · 05-08-2013, 08:27 AM

^ +1. If you want pretty decent to good coilovers, you're looking at 1,000 +/-. I know in the VW arena, you can get pretty good coilovers for 800ish, but to get GOOD coilovers, you're looking at 1200ish. Personally, I'm glad I spent the extra money, as they are significantly better than I expected in all aspects.

And yes, I realize this may not be directly relevant, but it's coilover experience, nonetheless.

jpalamar · 05-08-2013, 08:43 AM

Just get good set of shocks/springs/bushings. Coilovers are a waste unless your buying top quality and axtually have a true need for them.

AWD GS · 05-08-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

Just get good set of shocks/springs/bushings. Coilovers are a waste unless your buying top quality and axtually have a true need for them.

until you get tired of your lowering springs and want to go lower like 90% of the people do

AutobahnRacer · 05-08-2013, 11:43 AM

An exact range would be helpful you know.

jpalamar · 05-08-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD GS

until you get tired of your lowering springs and want to go lower like 90% of the people do

I cant help it most people are too stupid to plan a proper build.

Renegade_ · 05-08-2013, 07:55 PM

Who cares - go get yourself some Ebay specials, your gonna blow em out in a season or two. Put some $500 ebay coils on it and drive it till they blow, and at that point figure out if you wanna keep on drifting. Then pony up the cash and buy legit coils with rates that fit your car (your gonna be running diff rates if you RB/1JZ vs SR, etc). No point in buying good coils before you know if you suck or not. No offense.

Coils + Diff + Bucket Seat (not mandatory but yeah, do it) + tires and your ready for your first season.

AWD GS · 05-09-2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

I cant help it most people are too stupid to plan a proper build.

hahah true

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renegade_

Who cares - go get yourself some Ebay specials, your gonna blow em out in a season or two. Put some $500 ebay coils on it and drive it till they blow, and at that point figure out if you wanna keep on drifting. Then pony up the cash and buy legit coils with rates that fit your car (your gonna be running diff rates if you RB/1JZ vs SR, etc). No point in buying good coils before you know if you suck or not. No offense.

Coils + Diff + Bucket Seat (not mandatory but yeah, do it) + tires and your ready for your first season.

if its a junk car just for the track and drifting then i can agree but if its his DD i wouldnt.

1st240 · 05-09-2013, 06:58 AM

True thanks you guys for all the info and support

05-07-2013, 02:45 PM	#1
1st240 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lindenwold,NJ Member #8822 My Ride: 240sx iTrader: (0)	Coilovers??????? I need a set of coilovers to drift with but not sure what to start out with but I kno I want something that's not bull and will give me at least One season on the track any suggestions I'm runnin an s13 don't be shy I'm open to the help.

05-07-2013, 03:19 PM	#4
AWD GS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hood Pass Required Member #8729 My Ride: VIP Luxury, Dynaride & R6 iTrader: (0)	BCR's will run you about $1k. __________________ Delco > Bucks

05-07-2013, 03:30 PM	#6
AWD GS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hood Pass Required Member #8729 My Ride: VIP Luxury, Dynaride & R6 iTrader: (0)	if you dont want something thats not bull, BCRs are a good start. i would say get Tein Basic's but they are nearly the same price but the BCRs have adjustable dampening. __________________ Delco > Bucks

05-08-2013, 08:27 AM	#8
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	^ +1. If you want pretty decent to good coilovers, you're looking at 1,000 +/-. I know in the VW arena, you can get pretty good coilovers for 800ish, but to get GOOD coilovers, you're looking at 1200ish. Personally, I'm glad I spent the extra money, as they are significantly better than I expected in all aspects. And yes, I realize this may not be directly relevant, but it's coilover experience, nonetheless. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

05-08-2013, 07:55 PM	#13
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Who cares - go get yourself some Ebay specials, your gonna blow em out in a season or two. Put some $500 ebay coils on it and drive it till they blow, and at that point figure out if you wanna keep on drifting. Then pony up the cash and buy legit coils with rates that fit your car (your gonna be running diff rates if you RB/1JZ vs SR, etc). No point in buying good coils before you know if you suck or not. No offense. Coils + Diff + Bucket Seat (not mandatory but yeah, do it) + tires and your ready for your first season. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-07-2013, 02:47 PM	#2
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	BCs. They are good and they won't break your bank.

05-07-2013, 03:15 PM	#3
1st240 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lindenwold,NJ Member #8822 My Ride: 240sx iTrader: (0)	How much and where can I get some

05-07-2013, 07:07 PM	#7
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	Sub-1K is going to be garbage. If you cannot afford to pay that, get a decent shock/spring set-up in the mean time. Gotta pay to play.

05-08-2013, 08:43 AM	#9
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	Just get good set of shocks/springs/bushings. Coilovers are a waste unless your buying top quality and axtually have a true need for them.

05-08-2013, 11:43 AM	#11
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	An exact range would be helpful you know.

05-09-2013, 06:58 AM	#15
1st240 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lindenwold,NJ Member #8822 My Ride: 240sx iTrader: (0)	True thanks you guys for all the info and support

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