Need coilover suggestions
11-15-2012, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Carbon Blue' timestamp='1352945985' post='22151970
the kw v2 seems to suit you just fine and will fit your budget . THe bilsteins I would go with the pss over the pss9 and save that extra 400$, the pss9s are still a great choice though. If you decide you want more of a performance upgrade bilstein USA charges only 65$/shock for a revalve, if you want stiffer springs swift has the correct sizes. In case you do not know Swift makes excellent springs for the s2k (sport mach and specRs), they were made to work the stock shocks and offer a mild drop ( about 1.25inches). I use the bilstein pss setup, you can find them extremely cheap nowadays (850-900$ shipped) and are easily upgradeable by many shops. THe kw's on the other hand will only need to be serviced by KW themselves. Trust me, the stock suspension is very good in the s2, you do NOT want to throw on some coilovers that are "32 way" adjustable that are made in thailand, you want a quality shock from a quality brand that knows what they are doing.
11-15-2012, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmai' timestamp='1352964002' post='22152341
[quote name='Carbon Blue' timestamp='1352945985' post='22151970']
the kw v2 seems to suit you just fine and will fit your budget . THe bilsteins I would go with the pss over the pss9 and save that extra 400$, the pss9s are still a great choice though. If you decide you want more of a performance upgrade bilstein USA charges only 65$/shock for a revalve, if you want stiffer springs swift has the correct sizes. In case you do not know Swift makes excellent springs for the s2k (sport mach and specRs), they were made to work the stock shocks and offer a mild drop ( about 1.25inches). I use the bilstein pss setup, you can find them extremely cheap nowadays (850-900$ shipped) and are easily upgradeable by many shops. THe kw's on the other hand will only need to be serviced by KW themselves. Trust me, the stock suspension is very good in the s2, you do NOT want to throw on some coilovers that are "32 way" adjustable that are made in thailand, you want a quality shock from a quality brand that knows what they are doing.
the kw v2 seems to suit you just fine and will fit your budget . THe bilsteins I would go with the pss over the pss9 and save that extra 400$, the pss9s are still a great choice though. If you decide you want more of a performance upgrade bilstein USA charges only 65$/shock for a revalve, if you want stiffer springs swift has the correct sizes. In case you do not know Swift makes excellent springs for the s2k (sport mach and specRs), they were made to work the stock shocks and offer a mild drop ( about 1.25inches). I use the bilstein pss setup, you can find them extremely cheap nowadays (850-900$ shipped) and are easily upgradeable by many shops. THe kw's on the other hand will only need to be serviced by KW themselves. Trust me, the stock suspension is very good in the s2, you do NOT want to throw on some coilovers that are "32 way" adjustable that are made in thailand, you want a quality shock from a quality brand that knows what they are doing.
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I am basically at the lowest setting, minus one or two threads. I measured to the middle of the center cap (I don't have center caps but I measured to where it would've been lol) I am 12 inches, and all the way to the ground is 2 feet almost exact. I measured from the "edge" of the fender. Not sure why I am lower then you are, maybe we are measuring from different locations. I have attached pics to help visualize!
11-16-2012, 07:24 AM
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So I just went on my local Craigslist to see if there were any S2000 parts, more specifically some coilovers. I found a guy with Tein Flex Dampers, and he's willing to let them go for $600. They have 9k miles on them and they seem to be in very good condition (he sent pics). Should I go for it? This seems like a good deal as these coils sell for 1300 on Ebay.
If you want your car to handle as well or better than stock then the Tein flex's is not the way to go. Look into Monoflex's at the least...If you don't care and just want to lower the car then just get the cheapest you can find(Function Type 2, Megan Streets, D2).
I've been through them all...Started off with Eibach springs on stock shocks, then got Koni yellows, then got full coilovers(current setup).
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