Anyone Know Who Makes 260rs Coilovers Still

[unique1]

hey guys im chasing a set of brand new coilovers from one of the japanese companies ONLY. I want to know what types are available still? Im after a good set for track work etc with easy adjustability (threaded body, no circlips) and a decent ride without being stupidly stiff. I have Tein flex in my other car and they are very very low and are awesome handling and ride is perfect and not bumpy and annoying.

I'd prefer damper adjustable, and height adjustable without effecting spring preload as well.

[mitchy_]

tein would do them wouldn't they?

they do them for legnums, and they are about as common as 260RS's

[unique1]

greenline list one tein coilover for 260rs and its discontinued

nengun list a few for rs four but not 260rs

perfect run might be worth emailing and see whats on offer as they dont list 260rs at all (maybe because they are rare and dont get much buying interest)

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

I think HKS still make them Brad.

[Terminal]

aren't 260RS the same as GTR?

[unique1]

aren't 260RS the same as GTR?

yes they are the same design and fitment but the stagea has a heavier rear end and i dont wanna use shocks made for less weight on the old heavy rear of the wagon

i have a friend who owns a very large suspension shop in perth and he does bilsteins with the threaded adjustment and custom made setups so im gonna go have a chat with him and see what he has to say.

[mitchy_]

yes they are the same design and fitment but the stagea has a heavier rear end and i dont wanna use shocks made for less weight on the old heavy rear of the wagon

i have a friend who owns a very large suspension shop in perth and he does bilsteins with the threaded adjustment and custom made setups so im gonna go have a chat with him and see what he has to say.

if you can find a cheap 33 GTR setup you could get it re-valved, etc to suit the stag, might be worth looking into.

[R DIRTY 3]

if you can find a cheap 33 GTR setup you could get it re-valved, etc to suit the stag, might be worth looking into.

My thoughts exactly. Tein can revalve their shocks and add a heavier rear spring to take the extra weight. Cant see why HKS etc wouldnt be able to aswell.

[stasis]

if you are thinking of spending 2k im assuming? Why dont you get the Sk's blistein package with the Eibach springs? It probably works out cheaper too.

[mitchy_]

i think he has that kit, but he wants threaded body shocks, not ones with circlips

[unique1]

if you are thinking of spending 2k im assuming? Why dont you get the Sk's blistein package with the Eibach springs? It probably works out cheaper too.

hey Yudy, i have that kit already (have done since 2005) with whiteline springs and its been ultra stiff but i have worked out why now and i might not need new coilovers after all Yes mitchy is correct i would rather the threaded adjustment as its sooo much easier to raise and lower without removing the coilover from the car.

Edited January 3, 2008 by unique1

[mitchy_]

yeah... it was after the second time i took them out of kylie's car i realised you can just screw them with the bottom mount un-done, lol

[stasis]

hey Yudy, i have that kit already (have done since 2005) with whiteline springs and its been ultra stiff but i have worked out why now and i might not need new coilovers after all Yes mitchy is correct i would rather the threaded adjustment as its sooo much easier to raise and lower without removing the coilover from the car.

hmm i thought the blisteins should be firm not stiff. What was wring with it? I think if you stick with 260mm from center of the bub to the wheel arches you should be fine. What tyre are you running at the moment or which tyre brand are you think of runnning?

[unique1]

hmm i thought the blisteins should be firm not stiff. What was wring with it? I think if you stick with 260mm from center of the bub to the wheel arches you should be fine. What tyre are you running at the moment or which tyre brand are you think of runnning?

height at moment is at 350-355mm as per SK recommendations, its been bugging for years why its so damn stiff and rigid and i just checked the group buy thread a while ago and noticed i put in the stock bumpstops without trimming them and also put in the bumpstops sk supplied with my kit so in actual fact i got like an extra 40-50mm of bumpstop that aint supposed to be there lol, what an idiot i am, when i had it lowered to 330mm or so it was absolutely shocking, bouncy as shit, because it was on the bumpstops.

[stasis]

height at moment is at 350-355mm as per SK recommendations, its been bugging for years why its so damn stiff and rigid and i just checked the group buy thread a while ago and noticed i put in the stock bumpstops without trimming them and also put in the bumpstops sk supplied with my kit so in actual fact i got like an extra 40-50mm of bumpstop that aint supposed to be there lol, what an idiot i am, when i had it lowered to 330mm or so it was absolutely shocking, bouncy as shit, because it was on the bumpstops.

wow so its fixed now and its godd? After 2 years of tringing your ass in the stiff stagea you must have a tight ass!!!

LOL!! Same like me when i got the standard shocks with aftermarket springs installed by the previous owner in japan, man was it hard!!

[unique1]

wow so its fixed now and its godd? After 2 years of tringing your ass in the stiff stagea you must have a tight ass!!!

LOL!! Same like me when i got the standard shocks with aftermarket springs installed by the previous owner in japan, man was it hard!!

I havent exactly used the car often in those 2 years (about 3000km all up) so i just put up with it but now i might actually use the car regulary i want it nice to drive, next is this shit off of a clutch thats sooooo heavy haha, looking at a os giken quad plate most likely, or a triple plate at a minimum.

Edited January 4, 2008 by unique1

[stasis]

I havent exactly used the car often in those 2 years (about 3000km all up) so i just put up with it but now i might actually use the car regulary i want it nice to drive, next is this shit off of a clutch thats sooooo heavy haha, looking at a os giken quad plate most likely, or a triple plate at a minimum.

How much hp are you going to make? mm get a nismo one i heard its very nice to drive. If not not only your ass will be worked at your left feet to!! LOL!!

[unique1]

How much hp are you going to make? mm get a nismo one i heard its very nice to drive. If not not only your ass will be worked at your left feet to!! LOL!!

I dont know what power i will make in the future (depends if i upgrade or downgrade turbos), at moment it would max out at around 650rwhp (500rwkw) so a triple will do but i been reading and apparantly the quad is nicer to drive and only $200 more so its probably worth it. I dont daily drive the car so its not a huge concern either its only a weekend thing when i can be bothered taking it out.

[stasis]

ohh ok. have you taken a look into NPC clutch? Apprently i heard they are preetu good and quite cheap to rebuilt it later. Or you can get OS giken and ask him to rebuilt it later if its worn down the track.

[Sydneykid]

I can do a Bilstein threaded sleave and Eibach (the best) springs coil over conversion, front and rear. As an example the rear looks like this;

Adds around $900 to the usual Group Buy price. PM me for details

Cheers

Gary