dentfree

Thanks all for dropping by and spending the time to respond. I am looking for a good coilover set and as long as the price doesn't go awol ie over 2500 I think I'm good. However, I get so many mixed opinions when I talk to friends, so I thought I might have fellow s2k owners have a crack at it.

The options I am looking at are bilstein pss9's, tein ra, and the new zeal function xs. There are a couple things I am considering when buying the coilovers. First, I hear there is almost always a squeak noise when driving with coilovers. Does anyone the degree of each and how annoying or how bearable it is. Any feedback or if anyone already has them, I'd love to hear your impressions on them.

I probably won't be tracking my car much, the occassional autox, but for the most part, spirited driving through canyons are my game. I am also wondering if anyone knows the comfort or drivability of each coilover. I like it stiff but not to the point where my head is nodding uncontrollably. At the same time I might not take hard corners, but I like knowing the fact that I can when I want to. So basically a stiff ride, but bearable on the road. I live in LA and the roads are made of rubble, freeway or not. I haven't had much experience with coilovers, so if there are any tips or things to look out for, I'd greatly appreciate it as well.


Thanks again

Enthralled

whatever you get just make sure you don't slam it....LA sux for lowered cars....

dentfree

Is it different when you slam the car on coilovers vs springs?

Stephenopoly

I would stick with Bilstein or a shock that is more euro valved. They tend to take in the road imperfections better then the generic japanese brands.

Emil St-Hilaire

Get the JRZ Stage III.

Balance_Point

Look at Go Fast Labs coil overs (one of the board advertisers). They are good for street/track with good ride quality. Much info in the racing forum.

METATRON

Get Ohlins coilovers if you have the money

afwfjustin

Buy a gold membership for 50 dollars and you get 10% off at the go fast lab. Then, get the KW Variant 3 coils. Overall you'll spend under 1800 and that is the best set of coilovers you can get for the money. If you're more strapped for cash, everyone seems to like the PSS9 which can be had for 1200-1400.