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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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nice decent coilover kit

wondering what is a decent coilover kit to get for a 08' fit.

it's just gonna be for daily driving btw, not for auto x'ing or anything.

maybe a few local mountain runs but not running too hard.

i was looking at the megan street coilovers, are these good?

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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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I've got D2's for my daily and love them!
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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I've got D2's for my daily and love them!
oh yeah i've seen those too.

the purple ones right?

how are they?
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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EnduraTech. there's more coming in end of this week. that's
wat i use on my daily driver. this coilover was setup for daily drivers so
you can imaging how smooth it rides.

check the enduratech thread.
 
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oh yeah i've seen those too.

the purple ones right?

how are they?
Yeah the purple ones. lol They ride great for daily and are very stable during cornering.
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Yeah the purple ones. lol They ride great for daily and are very stable during cornering.

Where'd you get the D2's?
 
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Where'd you get the D2's?
Got them from UrbanImport.com - Aftermarket Car Parts And Accessories. Great customer service and very speedy shipping!
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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did you have to modify it a bit?


with the d2s?
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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i had first gen t1r and had lots of modifications to make it work.
but i heard the 2nd gen is much better
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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how much were the d2s?
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SD_MR_FIT
did you have to modify it a bit?


with the d2s?
I had to modify the front perch holes, but the new ones should work w/ no modification. My new perches are in, but I haven't had time to pick them up yet.


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how much were the d2s?

They MSRP for $1375 I think, but you can get them for around $875.
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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no modification needed on the EnduraTechs. it's a straight bolt-on.
 
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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ok nm.

turns out that i'll be getting coils later.

so let's say i'm gonna run tanabe springs right.... with stock struts and shocks.

not big of a drop right.??

what if i cut one ring on each spring...

will my shocks and struts give in and like break??

even though i drive carefully?

just a curious question.

^^but yeah thanks i'll be checking out those coils later to buy but for now...
 

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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just get the S-Techs if you want a huge drop.

and no, dont cut your springs cause it will increase the spring rate
(well, you loose the progressive) and won't seat correctly into the spring mounts.
 
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
just get the S-Techs if you want a huge drop.

and no, dont cut your springs cause it will increase the spring rate
(well, you loose the progressive) and won't seat correctly into the spring mounts.
i think i can survive without a drop for 3 months.. and save up for the skunk 2 coilover kit.

what you guys think?
 
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mikow
i think i can survive without a drop for 3 months.. and save up for the skunk 2 coilover kit.

what you guys think?
i think you should get the EnduraTechs for daily drivers.
 
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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^those are non adjustable though..

hmmm.. right?

maybe their non adjustable for a reason though i'm assuming.
 
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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^those are non adjustable though..

hmmm.. right?

maybe their non adjustable for a reason though i'm assuming.
yah, height adjustable only.

probably for people not screwing up a perfect setting?
 
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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if you want a good coilover for a good price talk to tuan @ aspec about the kbee coilovers i installed mine last night and wow!!! i have more grip with yokohama es100 tires than i did previously with tanabe df210's and falken azenis rt-615's. also the car feels soooo much more stable and turn in is amazing.
 
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