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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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just lukin at buyin these lads are they any gud the spring rate is 6kg and 8kg is that gud what does it mean? thanks in advance.

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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsy_20,May 19 2008, 10:06 AM
... gud what does it mean?
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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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i mean good. are the coilovers good for the s2000. and are the spring rates better lower or higher
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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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I am afraid I cannot access ebay at the moment.

Can you let me know the make and model.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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Lower = softer, better on UK roads.
Higher = harder, better on the track.

I think 6kg / 8kg are good for UK roads. Japanese settings are a lot stiffer and a nightmare.

Have a search for a "Nitrons" thread. All the spring rates are mentioned in there.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by eSeM,May 19 2008, 10:45 AM
I am afraid I cannot access ebay at the moment.

Can you let me know the make and model.
Unbranded.

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Honda S2000 Coilover Kit

A HIGH QUALITY FULL HEIGHT AND DAMPER ADJUSTABLE COIL OVER KIT WITH PILLOW FRONT TOP MOUNTS FOR EXELLENT PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT AT A GREAT PRICE FOR DRIVERS WHO ARE SEEKING TO BEST SUIT THEIR DRIVING REQUIRMENTS.

Spec & Features:

Damper boot for maximum damper seal protection,
Adjustable spring perch for Wide-Range Ride Height,
Competition Spring Rates,
Single-Cylinder Design,
Corner weight adjustable independent spring platforms,
Ride height adjustable through bottom damper mount so retaining full damper travel,
Various Levels of Adjustable Damper,
Optimally designed for larger wheel/tire combinations
Heavy duty internals to withstand abuse
Brand new in the box,
Ideal for track days,

Spring Rates:

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Old May 19, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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is that a gud price for them? does any1 know wher i can get any cheaper??
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Old May 19, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by johnsy_20,May 19 2008, 12:00 PM
is that a gud price for them? does any1 know wher i can get any cheaper??
Since there's no indication of make or quality, i'll hazard a guess and say no1 will know where to get these from cheaper or otherwise. If it's price specific to the type of product then I can't see many coilovers being cheaper...better but not cheaper
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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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Spring rates look a good compromise.

As for actual quality of the damper, who knows?
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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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You pay for what you get.

You buy cheap you usually get cheap.


If it was me I'd pay for branded set of coilers or I won't bother messing with the "S"'s most important area.

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