Best Coilovers for Ek?

[MikeyG]

Hey guys,

Ive saved enuff money to buy some decent coilovers, but its hard to choose the coilovers due to the fact i have about 0 clue on coilovers.

I dont track as car is just for daily.

Anyone can help me out? please do if you do help me out can you also pm me with a place or a trader where i can buy some.

Thanks Guys

MikeyG

[GreekWarrior]

how much money?

If it's just for street I wouldn't get them too hard, for my teg I was looking at jic
FLT-FAS's, buddy club N+ spec's or tein super street's.

I ended up going for the tein's, ordered some japs ones last week, but that's me.

It really depends on how much you want to spend and how hard you want you suspension .

[MikeyG]

i dont really spend 2k+ like around 1k-15K range where did u get urs from greek. can u pm me the place please thnx

[GreekWarrior]

pm sent ;)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Pm'd you feig

Ask Darryl what he thinks of the Tiens

Imo Tiens=FTW

[finalazy]

yeah id say go for tein ss

[akusuma]

it's T.E.I.N not tien :p

[GreekWarrior]

what's it stand for? lol

[lil_foy]

Id be pming Max honda power (edward). He can get good deals on teins.

[tRipitaka]

i would recommend buddyclub n+, as you can set it as soft as stock, or get it stiff if you'd like..
i've heard that tein ss are good for street, but a bit too soft for people's liking..

[MikeyG]

hmm i dont really like real stiff rides.. i do like some softness.. so its more comfort so yeah. TRIPITAKA may u pm me on places where i can get those buddyclub n+ coilovers please thank you

any more suggestions guys? help out :D

[EGJOE]

buddy club n+> tein ss
i know this dosent fit an ek but even
dc2r strut with king spring better then tein ss(have driven on dc2)!!!!!

[markoJEK1]

yep, tein SS is really just for lowering your car imo, it is a stiffer then stock obviously, but if you have any tracking in mind, or even mountain driving I think they will disappoint you, I got a set on my car atm, and I cant wait to upgrade to buddyclud N spec or Race spec

[GreekWarrior]

can't you just change the springs and get the shocks re-valved if they're too soft?


also just remember super stiff suspension doesn't equal good handling, quite often it's your tyres that ain't up to scratch.

[MikeyG]

hmmm guys im understand that buddyclub n+ cant fit ek? is that correct?

if not where may i grab some please casue i know none of ozhonda traders sell them, so yeah a website or a place would be nice. thanks

[swannno]

They do fit eks mate, i think jdmyard sells them. Have a look there

[andiiso]

having too stiff of suspension on street/mountain driving may even cause less handling/grip cos of bumps, if ur on track it doesnt have many or any bumps at all and the track suspension will be good but on street cos they so stiff, if u hit a bump ull lose traction (no shock travel i think thats wat they call it ?)

[GreekWarrior]

^^^ yeah pretty much, couple that together with the fact that aussie roads are shit compared to japan roads, then it should be easy to understand why alot of jap coilovers are too hard for street use here

[ek4-guy]

Don't be a softy go for some Tein Monoflex

[xtercii]

I wouldn't get n+, they are stiff as and yet give you too much body roll...
my mate wanted to get one and I warned him about it but he didn't listen and now he full regrets it...

[MikeyG]

so whats a good coilovers for street as daily only?

tein ss or monoflex?

[EGJOE]

Whos got n+ in their ek? help this dude out tell him how they really are!
Most ppl I've met who have coilovers always end up wanting more control, it makes the daily commute more fun. Generally more control requires higher spring rates and stiff dampers along with other sussy parts.
I have a friend who owns an Ek and has buddy club n+ he is quite happy with them and is thinking of upgrading to racing spec. Racing spec is alot firmer though.
If you got to choose between ss and monoflex definitely the monoflex dont waste your time with ss.

EGJOE

[mr180sx]

Whos got n+ in their ek? help this dude out tell him how they really are!
Most ppl I've met who have coilovers always end up wanting more control, it makes the daily commute more fun. Generally more control requires higher spring rates and stiff dampers along with other sussy parts.
I have a friend who owns an Ek and has buddy club n+ he is quite happy with them and is thinking of upgrading to racing spec. Racing spec is alot firmer though.
If you got to choose between ss and monoflex definitely the monoflex dont waste your time with ss.

EGJOE

Agreed. i've driven a ek with N+ and their great for daily driving. Nice and comfortable. Best value for money coilovers on the market atm.

[GreekWarrior]

dude again it depends on what you want, the tein mono's may be too hard for you or the tein ss may be too soft.

I'll let you know in acouple of weeks when I get my ss, I dunno about sydney but where I live in brissy the roads are shithouse.

and I'd look at jic's before buddy club N+

[philBo]

dude again it depends on what you want, the tein mono's may be too hard for you or the tein ss may be too soft.

I'll let you know in acouple of weeks when I get my ss, I dunno about sydney but where I live in brissy the roads are shithouse.

and I'd look at jic's before buddy club N+

whys that?

OP: the n+ are awesome. nuff said :)

[GreekWarrior]

heard N+ are made in taiwan or something I dunno.

I just know the jic's are good because I've driven a few cars with them installed but none with buddy's so I suppose I can't really say.

[MikeyG]

ok thanks guys and EGJOE.

now last question.. can some pm where i can grab some buddyclub n+ coilovers please.

Thank You

[finalazy]

not sure whos got the best prices but check out the traders or buddyclub at lidcombe

[SiReal]

MikeyG, alot of the people who are posting here have rockl hard coilovers and anything less is soft.

I have used Tein SS, sure they are soft when required and moderately stiff if dialed up, but for STREET use, and to retain comfort, to me, these were a great street/sport system.

Remember why you are buying these and whom they are for - for you and ur comfort oriented bum hehhee

However, I haven't sat in BC N+ before, so my comparison above was to stock.

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

now last question.. can some pm where i can grab some buddyclub n+ coilovers please.

Thank You

JDM yard unless Buddy club does sell to you directly (which there wont be too much of a difference in price)

[GreekWarrior]

also just be aware that they don't come with brackets for your brake lines

[MikeyG]

hmmm but would they sell them seperatly then?

[GreekWarrior]

nope

either make your own or zippy ties

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

lol you can just use a cable tie mikey :p

hahahahahaha

You can have something soughted out for it im sure of it

[GreekWarrior]

jdm spec superglue

[MikeyG]

lol.. ok im choosing buddyclubs n+ now just need to find out where they sell em so yaya

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

JDM YARD DUMA!

or go Buddy club (Tell sergio Lloyd says hi)

[EKVTIR-T]

also just be aware that they don't come with brackets for your brake lines

Just a tip.Use metal hose clamps :)

More solid than zipties

[GreekWarrior]

Just a tip.Use metal hose clamps :)

More solid than zipties

nothings more solid than zippy ties :p

[string]

I've got a bag of cable ties that have steel down the middle. Strong :)

[andiiso]

I've got a bag of cable ties that have steel down the middle. Strong :)

now where did u get a hold of dem ? :p

[Ek-4 Chick]

JDM YARD DUMA!

or go Buddy club (Tell sergio Lloyd says hi)

You can also try 999 Automotive they are buddyclub's leading Aussie retailer

[GreekWarrior]

You can also try 999 Automotive they are buddyclub's leading Aussie retailer

yep x2

good blokes down there, they'll help you out

[philBo]

also just be aware that they don't come with brackets for your brake lines

irrelevant for ek's..my em1 didnt need to worry about any of the brake lines.

[vinnY]

yep brake lines are connected to the arm on ek's
not on the shock bracket like eg/dc

[GreekWarrior]

ah true, well it's all good then

[xtercii]

Agreed. i've driven a ek with N+ and their great for daily driving. Nice and comfortable. Best value for money coilovers on the market atm.

wait til you try cusco zero and you will understand what I mean...compared to N+ they are in a different league in terms of both comfortableness and handling...

[EGJOE]

wait til you try cusco zero and you will understand what I mean...compared to N+ they are in a different league in terms of both comfortableness and handling...

cusco dosent slam car enough. well not enough for us anyway:(

[andiiso]

how low do the cusco go compared to the N+ ? and by talkin bout those 2, which are better in ur own opinions and experiences in comfort, handling and price ?

[EGJOE]

this is cusco lowered maxed out
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96005

[andiiso]

ahkz, well thats not bad then i guess, anyone want lower then that is full slam style, how boutz conering comfort price etc ?

[EGJOE]

hmm for price talking brand new n+ better value

[MikeyG]

yeah true ive been in and seen cusco zero doesnt go down enough. so i made my mind up and going for buddyclub n+ coilovers guys.

Just like to thank every1 with their responses and opinions and information about this matter.

much love and respect
MikeyG

p.s Im doing it 4DLULZ :D

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Close thread?

[GreekWarrior]

nah don't close leave it open so other people can post suggestions and stuff, post pics when you get em, before and after :D

[xtercii]

hmm for price talking brand new n+ better value

just wondering is your one cusco zero2 or comp S?

[MikeyG]

dont close thread guys casue theres going to be alot of questions about coilovers on ek. and whoeva needs info can get them on here with everyone else opinions also experiences with different coilovers.

[Mullensxxx]

fightex FTW if ur gonna spend the cash might as well just do it once and do it right, prob the more expensive side of things but from what ive heard they r amazing, from memory made of aluminum so would be alot lighter then all the other steel competors and less susapatable (spelling off :P) to rust, they are a race sussy so would have all the adjustable damper and spring rates, but yeah id say they would be prob one of the best if not the best on the market. they r a Toda item if u didnt already know if u wanna go down that road OH has a toda rep in Traders sure he will be happy 2 help u out.

like sure the Tein, BC, JIC, HSD items are that of fine quality but u did ask what was the best :P not meaning 2 step on ne 1's toes either but just what i think

[GreekWarrior]

and how much might the fightex coils be? :p

[EGJOE]

fightex FTW if ur gonna spend the cash might as well just do it once and do it right, prob the more expensive side of things but from what ive heard they r amazing, from memory made of aluminum so would be alot lighter then all the other steel competors and less susapatable (spelling off :P) to rust, they are a race sussy so would have all the adjustable damper and spring rates, but yeah id say they would be prob one of the best if not the best on the market. they r a Toda item if u didnt already know if u wanna go down that road OH has a toda rep in Traders sure he will be happy 2 help u out.

like sure the Tein, BC, JIC, HSD items are that of fine quality but u did ask what was the best :P not meaning 2 step on ne 1's toes either but just what i think

agreed :thumbsup:

[barefootbonzai]

Toda Fightex + EK = ULTRA GAY

[misteR_bilzz]

from what ive heard from people with buddyclub, if your going to go buddyclub dont go the N+ go the racing spec.. having said that according to their US webpage they have a new N+ coilover so dont know how much better it is from the old version if it is a newer version.

[Mugen_B16B]

Toda Fightex + EK = ULTRA GAY
i heard someone in brissy has a set on his ek

[mr180sx]

Toda Fightex + EK = ULTRA GAY

At least their good for guard rolling ;)hehehe

[barefootbonzai]

so true hahaha

[outatime]

hold your horse MikeyG.. i'd say get the Tein Flex. It's like SuperStreet but dual adjustable and offers better handling.

i've ridden on cars with n+ and flex. imho i'd get the tein because it's japan. bc is taiwan and it just came out of the blue.. tein has been there for a long time. plus the pricing is almost the same.. so which one would u choose?

sorry bc fans. dont mean any harm. peace.

[dudeling7]

hold your horse MikeyG.. i'd say get the Tein Flex. It's like SuperStreet but dual adjustable and offers better handling.

i've ridden on cars with n+ and flex. imho i'd get the tein because it's japan. bc is taiwan and it just came out of the blue.. tein has been there for a long time. plus the pricing is almost the same.. so which one would u choose?

sorry bc fans. dont mean any harm. peace.



I think you are getting confused with Buddy Club and BC

they are different companies buddyclub offers the n+ and the racing spec while BC is something totally different.

Buddyclub = Japan
BC = Taiwan

[GreekWarrior]

The N+ are made in taiwan apparently

[dudeling7]

shit really? i had no idea....

[GreekWarrior]

apparently


I dunno for sure that's just what I heard

[andiiso]

well my instructions is in japanese, the website it has on them is japanese .. and when i install ill look at coilovers itself to find "made in" sign ive got N+ .. to confirm for ppl

[salad]

I have seen damping curves for the Buddy Club Racing Spec dampers and they look damn good. No experience with the N+ though...

Also, with the Tein Monoflex vs Flex vs Super Street, I would pick the Monoflex every time. The Monoflex is a monotube damper which means they are less susceptible to cavitation and emulsification, they have a higher heat capacity, and they conduct heat to the atmosphere better, so they take longer to fade. They also run a larger piston so damping is more subtle to small movements. The monoflex also use a bleed adjuster instead of a preload adjuster like the Flex and Super Streets, so it mostly works for the low speed (read useful) range of shock movements.

They are a far superior shock, but whether or not you can utilise this or not is another question.

[e240]

At least their good for guard rolling ;)hehehe

They're good for winning to... :D

[dupac->]

get tein monoflex..

just put mine in.. VERY happy with them..
i've so far have kept them to the softest setting and still holds hard corners very very well...

cant complain!

[dupac->]

ill post pics of the ride height of my car aswell on the mono flex can go prettyy low without affecting the springs you dont get that low car bounce like you do with other coils/springs

[markoJEK1]

good to hear Du , now you're making me consider them over the N+ spec or the JIC FLT-TAR's

[GreekWarrior]

so mikey, what coilovers did you end up getting? lol

[outatime]

get tein monoflex..

just put mine in.. VERY happy with them..
i've so far have kept them to the softest setting and still holds hard corners very very well...

cant complain!

how's the comfort level Du? have you tested it on Parramatta Road in Auburn? :D

[dupac->]

hahaha... i've been on the cumberland highway from end to end.. and the section of hume hwy in yagoona.. west bound.. :thumbsup: comfortable.. well compared to my tein ha's which was spine jolting.

[MikeyG]

du if u can go from parra rd from auburn to flemington with the coilovers that would be nice :D

[Killa From Manila]

ive got N+ in my EK. lowers the car to a decent height, more than tein SS i believe. can be set quite soft or rock hard. if ur worried about body roll invest in sway bars. coilovers wont fix it.

[dupac->]

du if u can go from parra rd from auburn to flemington with the coilovers that would be nice :D

ill take up that challenge


ive got N+ in my EK. lowers the car to a decent height, more than tein SS i believe. can be set quite soft or rock hard. if ur worried about body roll invest in sway bars. coilovers wont fix it.

my coil overs took out heaps of the body roll.. more noticeable comparing them to my 22mm rsb setup.

springs + standard shocks = not much of a difference in body roll

springs + standard shocks + 22mm rsb = a big change.. less body roll

tein HA + 22mm rsb = same shit really abit more stiff but similiar body roll

tein monoflex + 22mm rsb = ALOT less body roll more noticeable once the new coil overs were installed less stiff.. spring rate is perfect..

so pretty much if you find a very good set of coils.. i find upgrading the sway to a 22mm one wouldn't be very noticeable.

all in all i reckon if i took outmy sway bar there wouldnt be much of a change..

and ive played around with the height settings aswell.. from normal hieght to very low not much of a difference in handling.

thats my experience anyways.