"Home made" coil-overs

[RobE30]

I'm sure there are other cheap SOBs on this site like me.... Have any of you put together your own coil over kits from any of the circle track catalogs etc? Does it work well? Or should I just hike up my skirt and buy the GC set? I have new Bilstein sports and do not want to shorten my housings (I want the adjustability and the option of changing spring rates , not huge drop). Thanks guys

[Justin B]

I've heard of some people using the cheap honda versions from ebay for like 50 bucks a set, but I dont know what model they used. Might be something to look into though.

[Snowmann]

I've looked into it, and honestly by the time you piece together a kit it ends up being about $20 less than GC's setup.


PLUS you need to do some work to get the back to work and you also wont get the right rear spring off the shelf.

I initially thought when I was looking at springs that the price was for a pair but most of the AFCO and or Hypercoil springs are sold individually - that would have been the only way the kit would end up being significantly cheaper.

For me the $20 bucks to have a kit thats all from one manufacturer, no headaches in trying to get the rear setup to work correctly, and the correct rear spring is worth it.

[InfiniteDice]

This is true if you are American like Snowmann, and don't get the shaft at the border for fees and shipping and etc etc etc. I ordered a part from Zionsville once, 70$ part ended up costing me about 115$

If you can peice it together local, do that. I'm seriously thinking about it. Plus if something isn't right it's a 15 minute drive to solve the problem.

[Philo]

I've tallied the costs many times before. It is hard to beat the $400 GC conversion kit, and you really want to go with their kit for the springs. Consistent and selectable rates.

The GC kit + the bilsteins you have should work just fine. Just make sure the spring rate is within the valve spec of the dampers, unless you want to get them re-valved.

[Stephen]

Nonsense. Grab springs used (autoX guys change rates often, not hard to find) then use generic or civic sleeves. Cheap. Believe my setup was about 150$ (w/o shocks) Another spring option is the tanabe springs on more-japan.com, but the rates/lenghts arent always ideal for e30 application

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

Nonsense. Grab springs used (autoX guys change rates often, not hard to find) then use generic or civic sleeves. Cheap. Believe my setup was about 150$ (w/o shocks) Another spring option is the tanabe springs on more-japan.com, but the rates/lenghts arent always ideal for e30 application

i was talking to e30_fiend about this when he found out i bought my springs.
what generic sleeves are you on? everyone tells me to pinch for the $400 gc kit. but ide rather get gc springs and cheaper sleeves

[Philo]

Nonsense. Grab springs used (autoX guys change rates often, not hard to find) then use generic or civic sleeves. Cheap. Believe my setup was about 150$ (w/o shocks) Another spring option is the tanabe springs on more-japan.com, but the rates/lenghts arent always ideal for e30 application

If you can find used GC springs that are exactly what you want, then go that route. I guess there just aren't many guys around here who run them, as I never see used sets.

[Stephen]

I used generic ones off a civic kit. i dont know which one exactly, but there is a pretty good chance theyre all the same lol

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

I used generic ones off a civic kit. i dont know which one exactly, but there is a pretty good chance theyre all the same lol

good enough for me. if your held up ill probably end up doing the same and just buy individual springs

[LivingLegend06]

I got a cheapo Cosmo coilover kit, adjustable perches and springs all for $200 + shipping.

well, I dunno if its my shocks(new bilstein sports) or these cheap chinese springs but its not nearly as nice as the GC setup I had.

Right now I'm trying to decide if i should:

1. Just deal with it.
2. Try some different spring rates.
3. Get some GC koni adjustable shocks.
4. Just buy the GC kit and be done with it.

[jpichu]

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http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ighlight=cosmo

[LivingLegend06]

VVVvvv See This vvvVVV

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ighlight=cosmo

you either didn't read this thread or didn't read that one because the link you posted is in no way relevant to the current discussion.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

I got a cheapo Cosmo coilover kit, adjustable perches and springs all for $200 + shipping.

well, I dunno if its my shocks(new bilstein sports) or these cheap chinese springs but its not nearly as nice as the GC setup I had.

Right now I'm trying to decide if i should:

1. Just deal with it.
2. Try some different spring rates.
3. Get some GC koni adjustable shocks.
4. Just buy the GC kit and be done with it.

well my plans were to just get the adjustable perches and use gc springs. in the end im going to use gc springs

[e30t5]

http://www.colemanracing.com/store/shopexd.asp?id=6421

They have springs too, or look here...

http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Chassis-Suspension/Part-Type/Coil-Over-Springs/?Ns=Rank|Asc