Mk I D2 RS Coilover REVIEW!!

fastrax203 · 05-21-2008, 10:43 PM

I just got my D2 Coilovers delivered today. I ordered these from a local dealer, friend of mine (PM me for more info). I got them for a hell of a deal, ordered them yesterday and they arrived this afternoon. The set is for the '87-'89 AW11.

There aren't many AW11s running D2s so I figured, what the hell I'll be a guinea pig. I've heard rumors of these being just like K-Sports and I had K-Sport Kontrol Pro's on my S13 Coupe and I HATED them with a passion because it bounced all over the place no matter how I set the strut stiffness. The D2 is a COMPLETE difference. They might be assembled in the same place, but they are two different animals. They are MUCH smoother than the K-Sports and are feel a lot more like the Megan Street coilovers I had on my S13 Hatch. Hell, they might even be smoother than that. I've adjusted them so that there's about one finger width gap between the top of the wheel well and the tire (can just barely poke a finger in there). Front's are at 24/36, rear is at 30/36. The ride is firm, but forgiving with this setting.

It definitely needs an alignment now, as there's way too much camber. The top mounting bolt is slotted and I'm pretty sure its all the way in (neg camber) so I'll be getting an alignment tomorrow and I'll let you guys know how the rundown is. I'm very impressed and extremely pleased with my purchase so far.

uncledose · 05-23-2008, 02:39 AM

nice i will have to get me a pair then , i was thinking about getting those toda coilovers for my aw11. 1500 but what is the price to comparison to the d2's not sure if anyone has run the todas yet.

fastrax203 · 05-23-2008, 10:06 AM

toda's run around 2300-2500 depending on where you go. i got my d2s for $875

05-21-2008, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
fastrax203 i <3 Hikki Chan! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 67 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Mk I D2 RS Coilover REVIEW!! I just got my D2 Coilovers delivered today. I ordered these from a local dealer, friend of mine (PM me for more info). I got them for a hell of a deal, ordered them yesterday and they arrived this afternoon. The set is for the '87-'89 AW11. There aren't many AW11s running D2s so I figured, what the hell I'll be a guinea pig. I've heard rumors of these being just like K-Sports and I had K-Sport Kontrol Pro's on my S13 Coupe and I HATED them with a passion because it bounced all over the place no matter how I set the strut stiffness. The D2 is a COMPLETE difference. They might be assembled in the same place, but they are two different animals. They are MUCH smoother than the K-Sports and are feel a lot more like the Megan Street coilovers I had on my S13 Hatch. Hell, they might even be smoother than that. I've adjusted them so that there's about one finger width gap between the top of the wheel well and the tire (can just barely poke a finger in there). Front's are at 24/36, rear is at 30/36. The ride is firm, but forgiving with this setting. It definitely needs an alignment now, as there's way too much camber. The top mounting bolt is slotted and I'm pretty sure its all the way in (neg camber) so I'll be getting an alignment tomorrow and I'll let you guys know how the rundown is. I'm very impressed and extremely pleased with my purchase so far.

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05-23-2008, 02:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
uncledose No Skills Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	nice i will have to get me a pair then , i was thinking about getting those toda coilovers for my aw11. 1500 but what is the price to comparison to the d2's not sure if anyone has run the todas yet.

05-23-2008, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
fastrax203 i <3 Hikki Chan! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 67 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	toda's run around 2300-2500 depending on where you go. i got my d2s for $875