Hks Coilovers

[dano4127]

Hey guys,

Need some advice from someone in the know

looking at buying the coiloves in the photo and having them reconditioned, any thoughts?

[BHDave]

Find someone who can recondition them BEFORE buying and get a worst case price for reco. If they cost more then 400 to buy then don't bother.

If the shocks are buggered, then there's a fair chance the pillow balls are worn and knocking too.

[dano4127]

had 2 quotes to reco them one for $160 and one for $220 (each) The dude @ 220 did seem to know his shit and was recommended to me by fulcrum.

I am getting them for less than $400 so do you think that it makes them worthwhile?

Trying to weigh it up

New cheaper brand ~ $1400

Second hand reco good brand ~ $1000

New Good brand ~ $3000

decisions decisions, at worst I can re sell them if im not happy

[quiksta]

Looks like the same HKS hypermax 2 coilovers i've got on my car. The rides a bit ruff but bareable although their not as harsh as some of the other jap coilovers available.

[grandmasterb]

Well for starters it depends what you want to do with the car and the suspension set up you will go.

Obviously a track only car is going to be set up different to a street daily driven car.

What are the spring rates currently or are you going to change them?

Have you or are you thinking of upgrading anything else like control arms, castor bars etc???

Are you able to get them checked before purchasing them???

A few things to think about before rushing into buying the first cheap of coil overs you come across

GMB