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Ok as mentioned in the topic i want to get some coilovers soon but there is a problem..there is so much choice for the amount of money i am looking at spending.

I have a budget of say up to 1400 maaxx prefer a little less but of course will pay a bit more if there is a point. So i have looked at d2, BC, g4? second hand cusco (i had cusco adj coils in my other r33 and they where stiff as hell) the g4s where lik 1399$ which was teh most and the bcs and d2s where around 1000$

so what why should i go? are there any others out there that suit my budget. Car is a 96 gtst.

Cheers!!

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if you're looking for quality AND value for money, you could consider the HSD coilovers priced from $1330. HSD coilovers were used on Darren Appletons winning car in the 2005 Drift Australia series.

for prices click here:

http://www.amecautocare.com.au/HSD.htm

cheers

i think you need to be more specific man... ie.. are you using the car on the track/street/drag/ etc. are you after comfort/ultra low... height/dampening. etc. i'd save up a bit more dosh and go for the aus spec teins. there a great all round coilover, comfort, but still handle. you can get em from fulcrum anywhere., probably other places too. i've driven a car with hsd's, there good cheap suspension too.

I'm getting some Tein SS from Nengun in the next couple of months. They offer a really good price and the Tein SS are perfect for street driving. Do a lot of research and match the suspension to your application.

I've currently got d2 in my r33, they are bumpy but for the price i pay they are a good entry level coilover (i have the track spec ones)

I have done drift practices, mc days and a few other sprint days; and found the car to handle pretty good. Im about to upgrade to Tein Circuit Master Type RS, as im looking to get more hardcore about my track time

I think you will find most china spec entry level coilovers will be pretty similar if not the same (they are all pretty much made in the same factory). Most people comment on how bumpy and hard the ride is for j-spec coilovers (hks,tein, trust etc etc) but i think it something you just get uses too and if the coilover is of good quality the damper adjustment should help to reduce the hardness of the ride

  • 3 weeks later...

D2 and G4 are essentially the same units just rebadged and different colours. They are cheaper entry level units and the spring rates are a bit on the hard side for the road. I've stuck with my d2's now for a while but I have down rated my spring rates and they are better now. If you could afford it I would go witth Tein ss or the whiteline kits.

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