suspention kits

[ShoTime1991]

which kit would be the best to go with on my 91? i dont want it to be too low....

 

[luigisho]

I'm unaware of any ready made kit except for the ipt coilovers.

 

[PROPHET]

Read topics below ,we tackle all subjects in the suspension.

 

[rlw001]

ShoTime1991:
which kit would be the best to go with on my 91? i dont want it to be too low....

Get a set of Eibach or Intrax springs and either Koni or Tokico Struts. You should already have the right sway combination (24/26).

You may want to consider upgrading/freshening up your suspension with new bushings. Get that new car feel back. See this discussion: http://www.shoforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=21;t=000415;p=2

 

[Chris Kauffman]

That kit that whatcha call it sells is a rip off, ground control sells a coil over kit for 440, but if you dont wanna go to low stick with springs.......

 

[shojuan]

Can you give us some info about this Ground Control product? It's news to me.

Rick

 

[SilverSHO]

Chris Kauffman:
That kit that whatcha call it sells is a rip off, ground control sells a coil over kit for 440, but if you dont wanna go to low stick with springs.......

More info on said coilover kit...never heard of it before.

 

[PROPHET]

News to me too.

 

[RI-SHO]

Ground COntrol has been an option for the SHO for a bit now. Only down side is I believe the spring perch is factory and not reienforced like the IPT version, so basically its just for height adjustment with not so good quality.

You get what you pay for.

 

[Chris Kauffman]

Ground COntrol has been an option for the SHO for a bit now. Only down side is I believe the spring perch is factory and not reienforced like the IPT version, so basically its just for height adjustment with not so good quality.

You get what you pay for.

NO NO NO, this is how rumors get started, it does not use the stock spring perch !!! This isnt some stupid 99 doller kit off of Ebay man, this is a racing kit from a racing company, check out their site......It comes with it's own springs perch that has to be welded on, it's made out of 1/4 anodized steel, the kit also replaces the stock crappy plastic bushings with a steel unit.

The kit also weighs about half the stock spring weighing in at 25 popunds compared to the stock springs at 40... I just started a section on this kit so go read up on it, It is not junk and I have installed this kit and It is the only spring\coil over kit that I would recommend.... burn_out

 

[jelloslug]

it's made out of 1/4 anodized steel

How do you anodize steel? Anodizing is a hardening process for aluminum.

 

[ryancutler]

jelloslug:

it's made out of 1/4 anodized steel

How do you anodize steel? Anodizing is a hardening process for aluminum.

I suppose next he's going to tell us it isn't a cheap ass setup as well....
Chris- get facts before you post, you look like an ass...

 

[aleksander j]

are there any koni`s that`ll fit on MY 89..
can`t find it in the catalouges,..
mine 90k`s are total worn out.. could need a tip on the subject..
RI-SHO: u car looks heavenly smooth..

 

[1fastsho]

Chris Kauffman:


NO NO NO, this is how rumors get started, it does not use the stock spring perch !!! This isnt some stupid 99 doller kit off of Ebay man, this is a racing kit from a racing company, check out their site......It comes with it's own springs perch that has to be welded on, it's made out of 1/4 anodized steel, the kit also replaces the stock crappy plastic bushings with a steel unit.

The kit also weighs about half the stock spring weighing in at 25 popunds compared to the stock springs at 40... I just started a section on this kit so go read up on it, It is not junk and I have installed this kit and It is the only spring\coil over kit that I would recommend.... burn_out

yeah actually the lower perch has to be cut off and a new ring welded on that is what you are talking about. The Ground Control kit uses the OEM upper bearing and mounting plates. this is why we had to make our own and why our kit is more expensive...plus it isn't as expensive as other high end kits for a lot of imports ect. The OEM upper bearing plate and mounts were not designed to handle a load in the center where the small coilover spring will rest. Try it if you like, but I wouldn't trust it like that. IMHO

I personally don't understand why you think my kit is a rip off when I have seen a lot of similar kits for Nissan starting at $1500.

<small>[ October 24, 2002, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: 1fastsho ]</small>

 

[ryancutler]

1fastsho:

Originally posted by Chris Kauffman:
[qb]

I personally don't understand why you think my kit is a rip off when I have seen a lot of similar kits for Nissan starting at $1500.

Simple Shawn.....
lets see if any of you math guru's can get this one...
Cat Shit > Chris Kauffman

(ehh, maybe not greater than, but obviously smarter...)

 

[Toolman]

Don't worry Shawn, I got your back. Chris, please stop now. Have you ever seen IPT's set? Just compare it to the GC kit and the difference's are obvious. Until a company step's up and make a serious and worthy coilover kit (the GC kit is not one, and I can tell you when a company will make one - never) the IPT way is the only way. There is no way I would trade the IPT kit for the GC kit.

 

[jthomas68]

Chris-We`ve had about enough of you and these damn kits.Ground Control kits are dangerous,and faulty by design.I will not allow this thread to continue becasue i do not want anyone to get the idea that these are a good option.Also,i belive it was said that Ground Control doesn`t make a Tauri kit anymore.

Shotime1991-I apologize to you,this is unfair to your question.Please start a new thread if you need more info.

<small>[ October 25, 2002, 06:11 PM: Message edited by: jthomas68 ]</small>