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superdave104
11-05-2010, 01:41 AM
my struts desperately need to be replaced. but instead of doing oem crap id like some nice aftermarket ones. anyone have any suggestions? id like to lower my car soon so keep that in mind. its a 94 sl with ecs. i was thinking h&r but im not sure. let me know!
MADMarc
11-05-2010, 04:53 PM
If you are okay with tossing the ECS then pick up some KYB GR-2s. They're less than the ECS struts and mate up to lowering springs just as well :)
Granny
11-05-2010, 05:01 PM
I have the JIC Magic coilovers. They allow you to make a lot of separate adjustments.
BjornRune
11-05-2010, 08:08 PM
Nothing wrong with a full set of fresh OEM struts, really. OEM struts can take some lowering without too much hassle and shortening of their life span, all depending on how low you want to go of course.
The ride quality and feel of my car improved a billion times when I replaced my old 100k miles struts with a new set of OEM's. That and some H&R springs really made for a nice ride.
DocWalt
11-05-2010, 08:15 PM
I have never ridden in a car with GR-2's, but brand new ECS struts feel fantastic for the price.
Geordon
11-05-2010, 09:13 PM
I am going OEM ECS and Tein H to replace my 110K originals.
TwIzTeD_3kGt
11-05-2010, 11:26 PM
Mine has the GR-2's. They may have been worn out when I bought the car, but it's always been a stiff ride, even before lowering. However, mine is non-ECS. Just a side note, Maximal has the Meagan coil-overs on sale right now, something to consider.
Tigchamp
11-13-2010, 02:30 PM
Over Here in the UK, These are the ones that every body raves about. Much better than Teins and You can drop the car so low that you would not be able to drive it.
Jeff.
http://www.evilempireperformance.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=22_81&products_id=499&osCsid=45aba1caafd04eff67b625a42b39b3bf
Chris GTO TT
11-13-2010, 05:26 PM
as has been mentioned the stock ECS struts/shocks are rather good when not worn out.
Tigchamp
11-13-2010, 05:56 PM
The thing about the BC racing inverted coil overs is that unlike Teins and the like the ride quality is not too harsh about the same as Your ECS in sport mode.
Jeff.:coo3l:
Austin@STM
11-13-2010, 06:13 PM
I havent heard anything bad about the BC coilovers yet, plus i like the gold color.
Chris GTO TT
11-13-2010, 06:16 PM
yeah can we get them here they sound really nice and not crazy expensive either $1200-$1300 at current exchange rate.
DocWalt
11-13-2010, 06:22 PM
Teins are pretty crummy, don't waste your money. Those BC coilovers look pretty nice, but I'd have to read a lot of reviews to see how they hold up in DD all year conditions.
mb7050
11-13-2010, 06:28 PM
Over Here in the UK, These are the ones that every body raves about. Much better than Teins and You can drop the car so low that you would not be able to drive it.
Jeff.
http://www.evilempireperformance.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=22_81&products_id=499&osCsid=45aba1caafd04eff67b625a42b39b3bf

better ride quality than Kw V3īs ??
Chris GTO TT
11-13-2010, 06:37 PM
better ride quality than Kw V3īs ??

With having no personal experience with either i would suspect the KW's have a stiffer ride due to the fact the V3 is one of the most track oriented versions they make of all their coil-overs.
Tigchamp
11-13-2010, 06:42 PM
yeah can we get them here they sound really nice and not crazy expensive either $1200-$1300 at current exchange rate.
You could contact Rob (GSXR KID) from Evil Empire through http://www.gtouk.org.uk/ But what ever You do dont phone him you will be on the phone for Hours talking about everything GTO/3000GT:D
Jeff:coo3l:
Tigchamp
11-13-2010, 06:54 PM
With having no personal experience with either i would suspect the KW's have a stiffer ride due to the fact the V3 is one of the most track oriented versions they make of all their coil-overs.
With 30 way adjustable damping you should be able to get them as stiff as You like. There is full camber adjustment on the front but You will need adjustable rear camber arms if You drop it too far, they also do normal coilovers (not inverted) slightly cheaper.
Jeff
Chris GTO TT
11-13-2010, 08:07 PM
With 30 way adjustable damping you should be able to get them as stiff as You like. There is full camber adjustment on the front but You will need adjustable rear camber arms if You drop it too far, they also do normal coilovers (not inverted) slightly cheaper.
Jeff

Springs should be used to set ride stiffness not the damper. Yes dampers can be used to fine tune it but the strength of the spring determines how stiff a ride is.
Maximal
11-13-2010, 08:22 PM
If you take the coil-over route go with Megans, hands down the best ones out there. I do a fair amount of tracking with my car and they perform great. The reason I started selling them was because I was so impressed with them.
GTOJOE
11-13-2010, 11:28 PM
I have seen a few issues with the BC coilovers. Leaking seals and cracking mounts on sets less than a year old. Wasn't on a heavy car either so I won't touch them.

Edit: I sould also point out my car is running the stock ECS struts with very low suspension. No issues at all.