Okay guys,

I've been driving my S2000 stock for over two years now. I've done a couple of track days and auto-x, although thanks to lawschool I have no time on weekends anymore. Anyways...I'm sick of having a stock car and I'm ready for some suspension and some Ap2 wheels.

I refused to throw on some springs like I have done with my previous car (WRX), I am looking to only put on quality parts on my S2000. I am looking for a coilover that has the best matched springs/shock valving - I am looking for a quality shock in my coilover. I don't want the "fastest" or best track coilover - I don't care about shock adjustability, I am just looking for shocks and springs valved perfectly for one another. I want a quality ride!

I want ride quality better than stock. In the Sport Compact Car comparo they noted that ALL the cars had better ride quality than stock, so I think this is reasonable. I want to be able to drop quite low if I felt like it, and I'm looking for the car to have less body roll and be more controllable than a stock car, but I'm not going for FTD.

I'm going for driving enjoyment and value, which to me means something totally streetable (moreso than stock), and a quality matched shock and spring. I think I could stretch to about $1800, but a coilover that is cheaper (say Buddyclub) would be fine if it had reasonable close quality. Like I said, I'm a student, so value is quite important!

No harshness, crashing or bounciness!

Which coilovers have great shocks? I'll be rolling on these every day of my life for about 3 years! Which coilovers have you found to feel as good on the road as the stock suspension?

 

HKS Hipermax Sport III

though you sound like you would be fine going with Bilstein PSS9

 

i just order a set of bilstein PSS for the same reason. maybe you want the PSS9 with that kind of budget.

 

bump?

 

im suprised someone hasnt meantioned the KW V3's yet. i have them. very good ride, and the adjustability is actually noticeable and makes quite a difference. mostly everyone that has them will comment on their build quality. if you want something that will last long, adjustable and rides great i would suggest the v3's. plus they are right up your alley with the price range.

 

I find it frustrating that I cant really find a post from anyone with Tein monoflex coil overs with the EDFC unit. I saw that they fared very well in that sports compact car comparison but I just like the idea of adjustability from inside the car with EDFC. The price they had them listed for was around 2100.

Just saw my chance to inquire with a coil over thread up again

 

I am in the same boat as the OP, and want the same things, with a little bit of adjustability with the shocks. I was thinking Teins, HKS, or KWs. Subscribing to hopefully see more posts from actual owners.

 

I don't own the setup but I've seen Koni Yellows w/ Ground Control Coilovers recently and they looked amazing on the car ... the owner claimed to really like the ride too. Just another idea ....

 

I know Integra guys swear by this setup all the time. I know a good setup for a Teg only cost around $500-$600. What's the S2k setup run?

 

best coiliovers for street driving is OEM