most name brands are gona cost u alot ... especially if u are looking for proformance ,

in my experience , megan racing coilovers are the shit . but if u dont want that much proformance just find some ebach (sp) springs and get a set of shocks as well as sway bars

 

im about in the same place as you i just got my car and now im working to tune it gonna get coilovers prolly tein that should cost bout 1k

 

a person that actually wants to go suspension before power...nice idea mangg

most coilovers are gonna cost you a pretty penny...but they are great...megan coilovers are a nice entry coilover as they are 800 dollars and are not of bad quality...they just aren't a good choice if you are a coilover connoisseur and know what to look for... another place to get coilovers from is stance...they're really gaining in popularity fast, and they're great quality, but will cost you around 1100 or so dollars....another cheaper coilover system is ksports...they're cheap, but ive heard good and bad things about them...just do some research on what different companies have to offer in your budget...and maybe you'll end up with enough money to buy a jdm air freshener

if you dont have that kind of money to throw around, get some kyb agx shocks, or koni yellow shocks and some nice springs...some people say they love their spring/shock combo, some say they can't wait to get coilovers

other things to replace in the suspension for a starting upgrade are subframe bushings ("energy bushing" kits are very popular), your tie rod ends also could probably stand to be replaced

 

mmm coilovers
helper springs are bomb

 

GOD... i like this kid..
im glad u looked at suspension first..
There is a whole suspension article on here ... i think i have the link saved..
http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69666
just read this..
and that will help answer ALOT of questions
tein, eibach, ksport, tanabe, are a few of the good suspension brands in my eyes..

 

Thanks everyone Yea I knew it was going to be a penny, I have 4k saved. I just wanted to work on suspension so i don't go overboard and crash into something..... ya know, ruin everything i worked for. I was wondering, are there any websites that i could buy parts from, or do i have to go to a tuner shop? There are not many of those around here (in Richmond VA) so i would have to find a work-around.

 

I just wanted to work on suspension so i don't go overboard and crash into something..... ya know, ruin everything i worked for.

lemme just thank you for saying this..i tell ppl this all the time but to no use.
also some suggestions for suspension upgrades. strut tower bars, adjustable rucas, bushings (already stated) and so much more, just search around, you'll find stuff

 

www.splparts.com
www.tougefactory.com

All the suspension needs you will ever have can be fulfilled through these two good, reliable companies.

 

Thanks guys, I'll update you all on the progress or my build down the road

Edit: Ok I've been looking at Touge Factory, I think I want the Tein RS Coilovers, they are kinda expensive but i can make up the price in 3 - 5 months. Does anyone have these? If so, how do they perform?

Edit:Edit: Ok if i were to buy the tien coilovers, would i need shock absorbers and that stuff? I don't think so, but to make sure, I'm asking.

 

nope. everything is included with the coilovers..

 

So what does everyone think about the Tein RS Coilovers?

 

how much are they for you to need 3-5 months to save for them? :S

 

i think i'm goin eibach as well.... thats the first mod i'm gonna make on mine

 

**Sorry for the jack**

I too am looking at knock some Suspension out of the way first. Just wanted to know which springs would be the best:
Tanabe GFs
or Eibach sps

 

id go with the eibachs but maybe thats just me. i like the feel of them.

 

suspension over power always ftw!!!! you can turn and change lanes with ease lets see some stock suspension cars to it as well!!!

 

For nice and cheap, i would go with NISMO S-Tune "Coilovers", its about an inch/inch and a half drop, and has a much meaner spring rate than any other spring/strut combo. On that note, they are not really coilovers, but matched springs and struts (KYB I think), and costs me ~ 650 shipped to my door for all four, fully assembled (i hate f'ing around with ghetto spring compressors. However, they are also not adjustable...

 

suspension IMO is the best way to go after making sure everything else is in good working order!

 

I have Eibach Prokits, and Kyb AGX for daily driving this is what I recommend, and it is a very popular combo on the 240. Ive never owned a car with coilovers so I can not say how good/bad they are.

 

Jholman05
Can u post up a pix of ur car with that setup if u have 1. i am about to get the same combo but mite go for the sports instead. the only problem is that it mite be to much of a drop and the AGX mite not hold up to it, for say like atleast 2 years and then maybe ill get some better coil kit. i want more of a drop thats y.

Thanks...