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Old 08-16-2007, 08:33 AM
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i know there are a few of u with coilovers what ones are you guys using, as mase says my suspension is like S*
Old 08-16-2007, 08:37 AM
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The 2 main used ones are Bilstein or Nitron. Depends on how much you want to spend. There are other options too. The Nitrons are about twice the price of the Bilsteins.

Is it for track or road?

Other options are Tein (very stiff) Buddy Club, Eibach, K&W and some others that i can't think of.

I'm currently choosing too. But remember you have to think of this in conjunction with ARB's, how much you're going to lower, what wheels you're going to run, bumpsteer kits, toe links etc.
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Nitrons are the way forward.

(There are other options if you are short of cash)


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Hmmm I'm in on this thought process too.. and I know there are a lot of threads on it.

I just want to lower the car and get better handling and some adjustability. I've seen D2's on the net for
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if you go for a nitron what should you budget for?

is it necessary to sort other areas to. Roll bars etc.

if i was to changed i wouldnt be bother much by lowering, just handling gains. Mainly road use with ocassional track use
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i will be only using the car for road use mainly, and plus i will be getting them while my car is in the states, just so many and so many threads on this site and some conflict others
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I use KW V3.

Found them to be excellent on both track and road
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Bilsteins I use, very pleased with them so far
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Anoyone know prices and vendors? just did a search with not much luck.
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Bilsteins from thepartsladi on ebay - even with shipping and taxes, much cheaper than here in the UK


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