d2 racing coilovers

[var1ant]

I am really considering buying the d2 racing coilover set. Has anyone had any experience with them? My friend has a set on his maxima and loves em.

[Mystikal]

They're worth roughly 50-75% of your car's value. I mean handling is important, but unless I'm racing professionally for money that's just ridiculous.

[var1ant]

88% by my calculations but I have more plans for this thing.

[DEV0 E30]

Do as you wish.

Just compare to other things that are less expensive, so you don't regret it.
I personally don't know what these d2 coilovers offer over something else like ground control coilovers, you should compare and contrast.

[Bryson]

88% by my calculations but I have more plans for this thing.

yes, everyone has "plans" for their car. It's up to you to decide if you want to spend the money on a set up kit or spend a bit less to build your own of equal quality

[var1ant]

I just wanted a few opinions on these things, sorry to press your penny pinching buttons.


Also the main reason I am attempting to get coilovers is because of the adjustability. One more thing, the set ground control offers is the same price as d2. I was curious between the two and wanted to hear some good e30 owner experience with d2's.

[Mystikal]

The GC "kit" also includes camber/caster plates, with the increased travel they include. Take those off the total (for comparison purposes) and the GC kit is $300 less.

[var1ant]

The GC "kit" also includes camber/caster plates, with the increased travel they include. Take those off the total (for comparison purposes) and the GC kit is $300 less.

Thats good to know now, I wasn't promoting these things or anything I just wanted to know how they stood up against everything else.

edit: My sig :twisted:

[Mystikal]

No problem, we just naturally give off the asshole impression here. :D

It's pretty much established in North America, if you want to go racing with an E30 the GC/Koni setup is pretty damn capable, for sure more than enough for 98% of the drivers out there. Replacement parts are cheap, plentiful, and quite strong in the first place. Plus it's tried and true, if you ever need setup or install advice, there's a large community to help you out.

I run a basic GC collar/perch, Eibach ERS spring, Koni SA damper combo. I'm slowly upgrading parts as I see necessary (next on the list is new Konis with the GC bump stops), and it's fun stuff.

What are your plans for this car anyways?

[var1ant]

What most people like to soften up by calling it "spirited driving" I like to call unsanctioned road racing. Also autox.

[Fred]

AFAIK there isn't a single E30 owner on this board with D2s. However, there is a consensus among Nissan B13 owners that D2s are inferior to other brands, like Progress, Tein, and GC because of QC and longevity issues.