Re: D2 Coilovers..yep..i got them..YUP.

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-12, 1:12 pm

Kenzx3 wrote:BTW, glad you got rid of the JDM Plate

i loved it. too much.. not gonna go say anything Neener

jkjk

Chill pill, I had to put up with your BS gifs. So you can put up with my smartass remarks.

What exactly is wrong with d2's? No one gave my ex beef becuase he has them Dunno

?

Cool stuff. I work in a cubicle. Dunno

Plus the world would know when they are added. If anything, facebook will know first..which you seem to be on there enough.

by Nliiitend1 2010-07-12, 3:04 pm

Armanduhx3 wrote:
Kenzx3 wrote:BTW, glad you got rid of the JDM Plate

i loved it. too much.. not gonna go say anything jkjk

Chill pill, I had to put up with your BS gifs. So you can put up with my smartass remarks.

What exactly is wrong with d2's? No one gave my ex beef becuase he has them ?

Cool stuff. I work in a cubicle.

Plus the world would know when they are added. If anything, facebook will know first..which you seem to be on there enough.

Well, I guess out of "respect" for the guy's Rigz thread, I kept it to this:

http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz/614362-new-fj-my-ride-4.html#post7087389

...and this is the PM I sent Rob:

I saw your post in what's-his-face's thread, and figured it'd be better not to post in there...

...anyway, I wouldn't put D2 coilovers on my car if you paid me.

Any company who calls their dampers "dampners" on their website deserves a bit of scrutiny, to say the least.

I'm also skeptical of any company claiming "36-way adjustable" dampers. They're likely only truly 1-way adjustable (for rebound) and not likely truly engineered for a Ford Focus...

Just remember that when it comes to coilovers, you get what you pay for.

At any rate, I'd want to see some shock dynos at the very least before even considering buying them.

So yeah, I didn't technically rag on your ex, but that doesn't mean my opinion was any different then than it is now... Rolling Eyes

If you want to actually learn more about why coilovers like Ksports and D2s suck, here you go (in case you haven't seen it):

http://forums.focaljet.com/suspension/615646-public-service-announcement-re-coilovers-budget-setups-particular.html

by trailbikerider 2010-07-12, 3:22 pm

Just let her get what she wants, I mean it IS her money and her car.

by Nliiitend1 2010-07-12, 3:26 pm

Who's trying to stop her? Dunno

I merely answered her question. Wink

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-12, 4:12 pm

thanks.

Already ordered and from what I remember when I rode in a car with them, they weren't that bad. (i.e, jumpy, bouncy).

by SpeedNinja 2010-07-12, 4:38 pm

She got a good deal on D2s. Awesome. She's dealt with them previously and knows what she's getting into. I don't think she ever said anything about them being the best or whatever. No need to douche on her choice... besides, it's getting old now.

Oh, the "FWD sucks" sticker doesn't confuse me. If I had a FWD I'd have a massive window banner made that said that.
The Salt Life sticker... that makes me want to pack your car full of high explosives and light the det cord.

NHFocus wrote:Are they adjustable? They're fucking coilovers...of course they are.

And, to clarify, if you meant shock absorbers, then yes. The front and rear shocks are fully adjustable.

Yeah, that's what I meant. My bad. I had a long day... Thanks for being civil with that response, I'd have been much worse (not being sarcastic there).

by J_Train 2010-07-12, 4:54 pm

I've already told her i was just teasing her. Plus i'm normally an asshole..... So i do get carried away.

by NHFocus 2010-07-12, 5:00 pm

Nliiitend1 wrote:...anyway, I wouldn't put D2 coilovers on my car if you paid me.

I mean, not everyone races their car. If I occasionally autox'ed it I might care a little bit more that they aren't THE BEST coilovers out there. I drive on them daily. When I feel like taking turns at high speeds, I do. I don't care if the shock dyno says they work well- my car is VERY predictable with them on, and that is all I care about. If it starts to slide out, it's easy to correct. Maybe I'm just a better driver than I give myself credit for, but these are very consistent day in and day out. I've done some stupid things, and they've never thrown me for a loop. They've taken a lot of abuse in the year and a half I've owned them and I haven't had a single issue with them yet (aside from losing my spanner wrenches which is my fault). The rear spring rate is excellent, though I was NOT a big fan of their rear shocks...they don't QUITE go stiff enough.

For what they are, how much she's paying, and for what she uses the car for- they're perfect for her. No one really cares if you wouldn't put them on your car...we aren't all high and mighty and need 'the best' of everything- what they lack in 'consistency' as the shock dyno shows, make up for with driver skill. I've got bigger priorities than worrying about a few .10's on an autox course full of weekend warriors with overly large egos.

SpeedNinja: No worries mang. We all have those days Wink

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-12, 5:14 pm

NHFocus wrote:
Nliiitend1 wrote:...anyway, I wouldn't put D2 coilovers on my car if you paid me.

I mean, not everyone races their car. If I occasionally autox'ed it I might care a little bit more that they aren't THE BEST coilovers out there. I drive on them daily. When I feel like taking turns at high speeds, I do. I don't care if the shock dyno says they work well- my car is VERY predictable with them on, and that is all I care about. If it starts to slide out, it's easy to correct. Maybe I'm just a better driver than I give myself credit for, but these are very consistent day in and day out. I've done some stupid things, and they've never thrown me for a loop. They've taken a lot of abuse in the year and a half I've owned them and I haven't had a single issue with them yet (aside from losing my spanner wrenches which is my fault). The rear spring rate is excellent, though I was NOT a big fan of their rear shocks...they don't QUITE go stiff enough.

For what they are, how much she's paying, and for what she uses the car for- they're perfect for her. No one really cares if you wouldn't put them on your car...we aren't all high and mighty and need 'the best' of everything- what they lack in 'consistency' as the shock dyno shows, make up for with driver skill. I've got bigger priorities than worrying about a few .10's on an autox course full of weekend warriors with overly large egos.

Thanks

I needed that after all this BS.

SpeedNinja wrote:She got a good deal on D2s. Awesome. She's dealt with them previously and knows what she's getting into. I don't think she ever said anything about them being the best or whatever. No need to douche on her choice... besides, it's getting old now.

Oh, the "FWD sucks" sticker doesn't confuse me. If I had a FWD I'd have a massive window banner made that said that.
The Salt Life sticker... that makes me want to pack your car full of high explosives and light the det cord.

FWD SUCKS!

by J_Train 2010-07-12, 5:24 pm

RWD FTMFW it's where its at

by **PR1ME** 2010-07-12, 8:24 pm

*facepalm ..... and headdesk*

by J_Train 2010-07-12, 8:33 pm

all im saying is RWD is the best... fwd is fun, and awd is for ppl who cant drive.. it make shitty ppl look decent at driving lol

by BigRed03 2010-07-12, 8:52 pm

fwd = fucked wheel drive Wink

rwd = right wheel drive

awd is for rally purposes only. and 4 wheel burnouts/dougnuts in the snow/rain/precipitation. that is all.

by **SVT3658** 2010-07-12, 8:57 pm

Prime wrote:*facepalm ..... and headdesk*

yeah. I have now made sure the "get email notification to every thread I post in" feature has been turned off

BigRed03 wrote:rwd = right wheel drive

Why would you want your right wheels to be th drive wheels? You would just go in circles to the left.....maybe you're a nascar fan Dunno

by BigRed03 2010-07-12, 9:00 pm

Why would you want your right wheels to be th drive wheels? You would just go in circles to the left.....maybe you're a nascar fan

as much as i love 1960s technology (read: 83 mustang and 01 bullitt), there is nothing better than getting in a zippy little car that suprises you every day

and I quote from dictionary.com the second definition of right:

2. in conformity with fact, reason, truth, or some standard or principle; correct

And just for your sake, #6:

of, pertaining to, or located on or near the side of a person or thing that is turned toward the east when the subject is facing north

so as you can see, my use of right is more proper than your use of right Tongue

by Nliiitend1 2010-07-12, 10:05 pm

NHFocus wrote:
Nliiitend1 wrote:...anyway, I wouldn't put D2 coilovers on my car if you paid me.

I mean, not everyone races their car. If I occasionally autox'ed it I might care a little bit more that they aren't THE BEST coilovers out there. I drive on them daily. When I feel like taking turns at high speeds, I do. I don't care if the shock dyno says they work well- my car is VERY predictable with them on, and that is all I care about. If it starts to slide out, it's easy to correct. Maybe I'm just a better driver than I give myself credit for, but these are very consistent day in and day out. I've done some stupid things, and they've never thrown me for a loop. They've taken a lot of abuse in the year and a half I've owned them and I haven't had a single issue with them yet (aside from losing my spanner wrenches which is my fault). The rear spring rate is excellent, though I was NOT a big fan of their rear shocks...they don't QUITE go stiff enough.

For what they are, how much she's paying, and for what she uses the car for- they're perfect for her. No one really cares if you wouldn't put them on your car...we aren't all high and mighty and need 'the best' of everything- what they lack in 'consistency' as the shock dyno shows, make up for with driver skill. I've got bigger priorities than worrying about a few .10's on an autox course full of weekend warriors with overly large egos.

SpeedNinja: No worries mang. We all have those days

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-12, 11:00 pm

Well everyone is entitled to their own opinions and if you don't like something, then come directly to me. Don't trash my thread with your pointless talk, because frankly, as before, I don't really care what you think about my car.

It happens to be mine. If you want me to, i will gladly open a GIF thread for those of you who want to post them up. Just keep it out of my build. I worked hard to get my car where its at and if you want to call it rice/hate on it/whatever do it. But keep it out of here.

Kthx.

by SpeedNinja 2010-07-12, 11:07 pm

Since I'm one of the resident old people, I'd like to remind everyone that FWDs have been around since 1985 and haven't gotten any better since.

That is all.

by J_Train 2010-07-12, 11:15 pm

Armanduhx3 wrote:Well everyone is entitled to their own opinions and if you don't like something, then come directly to me. Don't trash my thread with your pointless talk, because frankly, as before, I don't really care what you think about my car.

It happens to be mine. If you want me to, i will gladly open a GIF thread for those of you who want to post them up. Just keep it out of my build. I worked hard to get my car where its at and if you want to call it rice/hate on it/whatever do it. But keep it out of here.

Kthx.

use your words carefully

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-12, 11:18 pm

J_Train wrote:
Armanduhx3 wrote:Well everyone is entitled to their own opinions and if you don't like something, then come directly to me. Don't trash my thread with your pointless talk, because frankly, as before, I don't really care what you think about my car.

It happens to be mine. If you want me to, i will gladly open a GIF thread for those of you who want to post them up. Just keep it out of my build. I worked hard to get my car where its at and if you want to call it rice/hate on it/whatever do it. But keep it out of here.

Kthx.

use your words carefully

no comment

by J_Train 2010-07-12, 11:23 pm

by Kenzx3 2010-07-13, 12:19 am

Armanduhx3 wrote:
Chill pill, I had to put up with your BS gifs. So you can put up with my smartass remarks.

No probs, I was keeding anyway minus the MAD-TYTE-TOKYO-DRIFTORZ-UBER-GHEY-JDM Plate.

BTW, I gotta agree with everyone on the D2's. There is a ricer up here running them on a focus and he's had to replace the fronts twice this year already due to their shitty quality and the "wonderful" PA Roads. The first set was replaced by them, the second he had to pay for.

Same goes for K-Sports, cheap overseas junk IMO....

As far as suspensions go, they are just like the Audio world, you get what you pay for, but then again it is your money but I wouldn't run them. Have you looked into FK Coilovers or GAZ Coilovers yet?

by J_Train 2010-07-13, 12:24 am

she's already set on these cause of the price. but your right.

by Kenzx3 2010-07-13, 12:29 am

J_Train wrote:she's already set on these cause of the price. but your right.

Then save the money and wait, you'll end up spending more money in the long run.

Shit so what are you paying for the D2's? 600-800? You can get H&R's for 900-something: http://www.raceinspired.com/p-19677-hr-street-performance-coilovers-ford-focus-focus-svt-2000-2005.aspx?affiliateid=10065

Or shit wait for the right deal, that's how I bought mine. I picked up a set of KW's for $250 at Carlisle, that was waiting for the right deal

by J_Train 2010-07-13, 12:54 am

hmmmm. i had gotten a set of KW's for 450 and they had 0 miles on em. but then i totaled my car.

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-13, 8:07 am

Getting them for way cheaper then 600-800$. The h&r's tempt me to drop these before they are even made, but I dunno. I liked the d2's in my ex's focus.

by BigRed03 2010-07-13, 8:17 am

james is selling his h&r race springs w/ shocks, the front needs replacement though.

by J_Train 2010-07-13, 8:27 am

I would grab those Armanda just in case you don't like the D2 as an everyday thing in your car, i know you said you liked em in your ex's car, but these are going in your car which you drive all the time.

by Armanduhx3 2010-07-13, 8:51 am

yeah, but if I don't like them, I can just return to what I have now.

by **SVT3658** 2010-07-13, 9:19 am

Kenzx3 wrote:
Or shit wait for the right deal, that's how I bought mine. I picked up a set of KW's for $250 at Carlisle, that was waiting for the right deal

Grrrrrrrrrr.

by Yocrew 2010-07-13, 9:58 am

Yes, buy my H&R set up.

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