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Old 08-01-2010, 05:17 AM   #1
AchillesGr
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fd coilovers

hi guys,
the last days i am trying to read the thread from the beggining so to understand what is going on with coilovers for the fd.
i want to follow Howards advise and instal coilovers with 8/6 or 10/8 springs.
for my research and my badget i ended at the below options:

1)tein ss
2)tein flex
3)apexi N1
4)hks hipermax III

But my main concern is the softer springs that I want. probably i will have to change springs in any of the above options.
I want 8/6 or10/8 rates max.as you know the market , can you please recommend one considering how difficult is to find springs at this rate?

i heard some " swift" springs. since i do not know anything about brands could you please help me?can i fit these softer springs to an APEXI or HKS maybe?
or maybe suggest another brand for springs?
is it advisable or it is best to use only same brand springs?


if i change the apexi springs , considering their good price , i will end to have same price with the tein flex. will this setup( apexi) be better than the tein flex?(is monotube better noticibly for a street car?maybe monotube works with hard spring only?)
are n1 better or worst than the flex?

the hks option is maybe out already since it is too expensive and i heard some complaints in the forum for some noises.

from what i have searched already i get more confused . iam not a pro and i respect yours opinion.there are so many variables that someone must consider that i think an opinion from a profesional is valuable.
so could anyone advise me?
the car is not a race car but i am thinking the best option for the same money. 1000-1500$

Thanks
achilles
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