Coilover opinions

[ariana]

Ok well as we speak my car is sitting stuck on a median (I was not driving, my husband did this) SOOO I have a long list of s*** that I need to order. Right now I just want opinions on which coilover I should get, Tien basic damper or KW variant 2 coilover? I will be ordering by tomarrow so any opinions are appreciated!!

 

[awsmp5]

lol that sucks... control arm an all that junk i assume is messed up too? i sorta did that myself. how about the awr bilstein ones??

 

[ariana]

So far yeah I need the coilovers a arms, at least 2 new wheels, prob a new side skirt and my fender is dented up. I haven't even seen my car yet, it's only been described but it's on the tow truck as I type and I will go visit it tonight. Oh Yeah and I have a carshow next week(headshake

 

[ariana]

You got a link to those?

 

[xelderx]

You got a link to those?

http://www.awrracing.com/pages/pro/prosusp.html

First thing on that page. They are the cream of the crop. You pay a little more for them, but they are leaps and bounds better than the Tien, KW, JIC, etc. I have the AWR coilovers with Koni adjustable inserts instead of the Bilstien, but only because I wanted adjustables. With the Bilstiens, you'll never have to touch anything and the dampening makes the ride super smooth even if you get stiffer springs.

 

[ariana]

Thanks, I will look into them. What about the end links and other parts as I am pretty sure I need all of them at this point, are they good for everything?

 

[sanblaster]

So Ariana, he drove on a median because..

 

[NoVa 2.0]

What happened? Accident?

 

[ariana]

I THINK he took the turn in too fast and it was wet still from rain this morning. There was a center median and my car slid and went up and got stuck. I don't know really, cause I havn't ever had that problem with it sliding. But then again I drive it every day. So hopefully I will get it put back together quickly.

 

[sanblaster]

Well that sucks. Good luck fixing it.

 

[xelderx]

Thanks, I will look into them. What about the end links and other parts as I am pretty sure I need all of them at this point, are they good for everything?

Endlinks can be weak. You should make sure they aren't bent. If they are you can get some new stock ones or AWR makes adjustable endlnks that are stronger.

 

[red95_240sx]

yeah i feelf or you, i cant stand when someone else is in my car. Im glad you didnt mention any sleeve coilovers,I personally hate them also.