D2 Coilovers
11-07-2012, 03:36 PM
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Hotchkis sways are a huge improvement, you need adjustable endlinks with them. I spent the money and got powergrid ones which I am very happy with. I still need to roll my fenders with stock 245/45/r18's, because of my ride height. Also going to switch to a slightly lower profile tire and run 255/35 front and 265/35 in the rear.
Dmax, how much of a difference in clearance is there from hotchkis sways and stocks?
11-07-2012, 03:40 PM
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[QUOTE=Onefast V;16877156] did you go straight to d2 from stock or did you have springs first?
how do you like them? is the difference in handling really noticeable from stock because im trying to eliminate the body roll that stock suspension has as much as possible while giving the car a good stance
how do you like them? is the difference in handling really noticeable from stock because im trying to eliminate the body roll that stock suspension has as much as possible while giving the car a good stance
11-07-2012, 03:45 PM
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I honestly can't remember, but I will tell you hotchkis sways are considerably larger diameter wise. They follow the same shape in order to fit.
11-07-2012, 04:25 PM
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I have no clue why d2s would be any different with the fitment then. Maybe the thread I was reading about the ksports wasn't accurate. I guess if I ordered the d2s and the hotchkis sways and the sways didnt fit I could always send them back.
11-07-2012, 04:57 PM
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did you go straight to d2 from stock or did you have springs first?
how do you like them? is the difference in handling really noticeable from stock because im trying to eliminate the body roll that stock suspension has as much as possible while giving the car a good stance
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11-07-2012, 05:49 PM
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[QUOTE=Onefast V;16877392]
I went straight from stock to d2 which is springs and shocks. I think the handling improvement is very noticeable. the ride is definitely for firm. I won't really know until i take it to the road course in the next couple weeks. I will say the stiffer springs and shocks make the car feel more "snappy" at the limit. I would definitely like to know how it does at the road course. I'm just hoping that they fit hotchkis sways because right now thats my deciding factor
I went straight from stock to d2 which is springs and shocks. I think the handling improvement is very noticeable. the ride is definitely for firm. I won't really know until i take it to the road course in the next couple weeks. I will say the stiffer springs and shocks make the car feel more "snappy" at the limit.
12-02-2012, 09:28 PM
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Bringing it back.
Did anyone ever end up actually running these as true coil overs? Also, what spring rates would you recommend for running D2's? Front and rear (rear as true coil overs).
Side note, why would anyone go with factory shocks when you can pick up a set of these for the same price?
I think the price for factory suspension on these cars is ridiculous. 160-250$ a shock? come on.
Did anyone ever end up actually running these as true coil overs? Also, what spring rates would you recommend for running D2's? Front and rear (rear as true coil overs).
Side note, why would anyone go with factory shocks when you can pick up a set of these for the same price?
I think the price for factory suspension on these cars is ridiculous. 160-250$ a shock? come on. 
12-03-2012, 08:41 PM
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12-04-2012, 03:48 PM
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im listening, i wish i could get a ride in a car with these coilovers, can anyone chime in? does the car still squat and lift under hard acceleration, does it still have that floaty feeling that the stock suspension has?
12-04-2012, 03:50 PM
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They are Taiwanese full bodies, manufactured by the same company that makes function and form, and ksport. I would look into koni and ground control if they have that option for your cars?
Have riden in a BUNCH of D2 full coilover cars, not GM's but imports. RSX's, Civics, 240s, an wrx. For the price there great!
Have riden in a BUNCH of D2 full coilover cars, not GM's but imports. RSX's, Civics, 240s, an wrx. For the price there great!
12-04-2012, 04:04 PM
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They only come in one spring rate no options, i have already asked. 550/550. assume another $200 minimum for springs. squatting under hard acceleration is a good thing if you want traction in a straight line... The squat less but still squat. they also dive less but still dive. if you run stiffer springs you will reduce the squatting and diving.
