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11-01-2014 12:17 AM
#15997
Originally Posted by viett
That was my initial thought but I've started steering towards the idea of buying the 2nd hand coils for track day coming up. It'll be the first time I'm tracking so If I really like the whole idea of tracking I'll eventually save up for better coils in the future.
Just really wanted to know if coils wear out quickly or should a set of one year old BCBRs last me a while until I get more coin?
You're better off buying new coils if you want the best out of it, not just for tracking but also for daily. I wouldn't buy a second hand part that's subjected to all kinds of abuse (both user, mechanical and environmental) and wear and tear. Especially on such a vital part of the car. But that's just my opinion
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11-01-2014 03:25 PM
#15998
Originally Posted by UNA91
You're better off buying new coils if you want the best out of it, not just for tracking but also for daily. I wouldn't buy a second hand part that's subjected to all kinds of abuse (both user, mechanical and environmental) and wear and tear. Especially on such a vital part of the car. But that's just my opinion
Ah true true, in that case which coils would you recommend? I hear that BC BRs are good but aren't the greatest for track purposes.
I'm looking for a daily that would perform well on the tracks.
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11-01-2014 03:35 PM
#15999
There is an upside to buying used coils though, you can be sure that they aren't gonna break when you put them in.
Sure they might wear out sooner, but that's why you just take them apart and rebuild them
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11-01-2014 03:57 PM
#16000
Originally Posted by Chernoby1
There is an upside to buying used coils though, you can be sure that they aren't gonna break when you put them in.
Sure they might wear out sooner, but that's why you just take them apart and rebuild them
If they're rebuildable and if there is someone in the country to do a proper job of rebuilding them. Beware of suspension joints that claim they can rebuild any coilover, ensure they use the parts direct from manufacturer and to manufacturer specs, otherwise you'd be blowing a good deal of $$$ for a crap refresh that will last you less than 6mths...
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12-01-2014 01:31 PM
#16001
Lol I've always rebuilt mine diy style. If planning to do it diy, stay away from tien as they refuse to sell components to public so I was forced to use bilstien bits... Took a while to measure everything up.
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12-01-2014 01:49 PM
#16002
Originally Posted by Chernoby1
Lol I've always rebuilt mine diy style. If planning to do it diy, stay away from tien as they refuse to sell components to public so I was forced to use bilstien bits... Took a while to measure everything up.
Fulcrum not willing to sell parts to you?
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12-01-2014 02:20 PM
#16003
At the time, they said they couldnt get the bits i needed. Maybe the parts were already discontinued (highly possible).
Edit: Car was a 280ZX.
Last edited by Chernoby1; 12-01-2014 at 02:30 PM.
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12-01-2014 03:20 PM
#16004
Ohhhhhh, the 280ZX, definitely discontinued, they'd be on a custom basis iirc... Even from Tein JP...
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12-01-2014 06:54 PM
#16005
BC Racing coilovers are cheap enough already brand new.
I wouldn't even bother rebuilding them. Just buy a new one if any start leaking.
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12-01-2014 07:13 PM
#16006
yo tim
you ran 17x8.5 +30 at some stage yeah? can i pull it off with -1 all round on 215/45? i know 225/45 needs a bit more neg
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12-01-2014 08:34 PM
#16007
Im assuming all guards are rolled?
I think you can pull it off......
I was on tein springs with 17*9+35 and 215/45 and it was okay. I scrubbed at the fronts cause my shock absorbers were worn. Rears were fine
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12-01-2014 08:48 PM
#16008
Originally Posted by charliebrown
yo tim
you ran 17x8.5 +30 at some stage yeah? can i pull it off with -1 all round on 215/45? i know 225/45 needs a bit more neg
Fronts will clear fine. Rears you shooould be ok depending on what tyre you run. I had -2.5 camber on the rear with 225/45 and still scrubbed like crazy with Hankook RS3s (massive sidewalls) but have heard of others not having any issues whatsoever with same setup and different brand of tyres.
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