Used coilover help

[DVS-8OR]

im planning on buying Used coilovers and would like some info on wot to look out for when buying used coilovers.

thanks

[Dominic]

Make sure they are dead straight with no bumps or kinks in the body. The cost of repairing a slightly bent or bumped one is more than the value of the set and the quality of drive is unacceptable if they were accident damaged

Go the widest (ie 50mm is better than 40mm) you can afford.

decide if you want height or rebound adjustable or both. I see no value in height once you set your height to your setting thats it. plus everytime you adjust your height you must get a four wheel alignment.

Look at good brands

Worlds best are Ohlins and DMS.

Then they go down all the way to brands that are worse than the OEM.

make sure that the new price is not less than second hand price, Ive seen Teins advertised for higher second hand than new.

I run top of the line Ohlins and think they are the ducks guts.

[mist]

also check that it's not leaking...

[9krpm]

also check that it's not leaking...

also make sure that the shock shafts are not scratched or damaged. This can cause leaking

[unwritten law]

I am also thinking of buying a set in the new year and weighing up the idea of buying new or used. what sort of price would be reasonable for a set of used TEINs ?? I think i can get a set for around $1800 new from greenline.jp

[DVS-8OR]

yeah i was thinking of buying from greenline but im afraid it would be hit by customs, seeing how the box is pretty big

[skyline]

To all,

Jap brands arent suitable for aussie roads,if you cant afford the ohlins try bilsteins i fitted them to my car some 15mths ago cost approx $1600 NEW.

Regards,

SKYLINE...

[JaseR33]

Were they Bilstein shocks or coilovers???

[SLY33]

hi guys, read my bilstein/kings springs review!! http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=33660

obviously if you can afford ohlins, then go for it, i also hear these are the best.

As stated already above, ride height adjustability isnt all that great, i never adjusted mine... Also the damping control/adjustability isnt what a lot of people think. Just because a shock has 16way damping from hard to soft, doesnt mean you can set it soft one day for cruising and hard for though the hills. From talking with lots of suspension places i was told this more than once (the general gist):-

"unless you have adjustable spring rates like on a race car, you dont need adjustable shock rates. You set the damper rate according to the spring rate you are running. If you decide to change the damper rate then you will either be over damping or underdamping. If you do put the settings to harder for firmer suspension, it will feel firmer, but this is not the way to do it"

ive been the 2nd hand coilover route, and i personally wouldnt recommend it when you can get NEW suspension for similar money. Also said above, jap coilovers arent suited to aussie roads! I had heard this before i bought mine, but figured that so many people use them that it'd be ok. I found out the hard way!