Hey guys,

I've sold some parts off of my EM1, so it's time to sink some money into my S2K.

The first mod that I want to do to my S is full coilovers. I have searched and searched here on s2ki for what's decent and have taken it all into consideration. I know that this topis has been beaten to death, but with every search that I have found, it seems like everyone just argues about this topic...some say the stock suspension is great, so why mess with it...other say don't spend too much on coils, and others say go all out and get top notch coilovers. I love the stock handling, but the car is too 4x4 imo. So I want a coilover that will not make me loose any performance, as I have read that with some coilovers, you will loose handling compared to stock. I am looking to spend around 2300 and less (CAD)...and my car will be used for mainly street and weekend racing.

So after all of my research I have narrowed it down to three choices:
I am looking into Tein flex, T1R B max, and KW V2's.

I am kinda leaning towards the KW V2's at the moment as I have read great things about them. But I am a bit hesitant about putting a european coilover into a japanses car. I know that europen suspension is good, but it's the concept that I am having the issue with. I was thinking about the V3's as well, but my buddy over at HPA said that they would be an overkill for what I want out of my car.

The T1R's look to be a bit over priced imo for what you get...and I've heard complaints about the tein flex. I had the tein ss in my EM1, and it was a comfy ride, but teins tend to rust/corrode over time.

So I am looking for a bit of help and suggestions guys. Let me know what you have/had in your S and what you thought of it. Also did you notice a difference in handling? If so was it better/worse?

Thanks in advance for all the help.


-Mike-

 

i heard good things about kw but i wouldnt know i dont have coil

 

I love my T1R B-Max. They have done well for me on both the track and street.

-Aaron

 

How is the handling compared to stock? Better/worse?

 

most things beaten to death are dont care. consider KSport.

pm me if you are interested in a set of KSport coil overs

i have posted on S2ki.com about KSport with favorable response, the price is VERY lo.

 

I'm familiar with Ksports. I have a couple of friends that have them....but I'm not sure if they are for me. I do agree though that they are one of the best bang for your buck coilover systems out there.

 

Bistein PSS9, good ride and better handling than stock. The range of adjustment allows you to go from nearly stock to very firm for the track. The guys at Eibach shock dyno'd them and were impressed. Great quality at a decent price. See my sig for more info on my install.

 

i would vouch for the t1r b-max. excellent ride , quality and decent in price.

 

How is the handling with the T1R's compared to stock? Better/worse/same?



I can get the KW V2's for about the same price as the T1R's...which would you guys choose?

 

Aragosta.