Sup everyone, I just bought a 2004 GPW S2000 and I have been debating about what type of coilover suspension I should get.

I have come down to three choices: Tein, Buddy Club and JIC.

What would the major differences be? I have heard that JIC need to be modified or something. I also heard that Teins come with good pillow mounts or whatever.

I dont know too much about Buddy Club, but I saw that they have the same spring rates as Tein RA's (10k front and 10k rear). I think the JIC FLTA2s have 12k front and 10k rear, but I could be wrong.

Let me know what u guys think/recommend. Please explain if possible, thanks.

-Eric

 

TEIN: great coilover (doesn't go as low as I want) available with and without pillowball.. tein has LOTS of choices to choose from

BUDDYCLUB: goes pretty low, thats why I got these (well, ordered) available with and without pillowball

JIC: good until something happens, heard customer service SUCKS

 

None of the above. If you've got that type of dough... go JRZs.

 

I think you should find out what the spring rates are from the factory, ie. are the rates staggered from front to back. I know wortham on the AZ forum just purchased Buddy clubs but not sure if he has installed them yet. I would also at least consider the weight of the assembly as well.

 

Whatever you do, don't buy JiC's. The guys are crooks and will be out of business very soon.

 

wow, some pretty helpful replies. thanks, and i'll check back for more.

 

what is a pillowball?