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im thinking about purchasing a full coilover set up. right now, i am on skunk2 coilovers and stock shocks and i cant really stand the ride quality anymore. im thinking about getting the d2s. however, i searched this forum and found little on the d2 coilovers other than the huge thread vnlilman posted. although that was very informative and i read through the whole thread, it's been a while since that thread was made and i was just wondering if any other members here have purchased it since then and what their experience has been like. how low do they go, and pics would be nice. thanks. btw, there is a good deal for them on ebay right now, going for 724 + shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=42609

 
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I dont think those are very popular. I would go with tein basics, or tein ss, Hayame, or B&G's.

 
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That is a good deal, go for it!

 
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hayame and teins dont go that low but i may go for b&g's. so has any other members had any experience (good or bad) with the d2s?

 
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im really considering to purchase these so if any other members here have had any experience, any type of feedback at all would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

 
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i was thinkin about purchasing the D2's cuz im tired of tein s-techs sittin on stock shocks/struts. as can i provide any useful info?..probably not. but if this is any help, the fact that D2 is K-Sport, a JDM specific branch. from what i hear the D2's r the EXACT same as the K-Sports, so maybe that can simplify ur search a little better. if u do happen to buy the D2's defintely let me know how they r cuz i was throwin around some new coilover systems that i was thinkin about. i got it narrowed down to tein ss, D2's, or B&G. they seem to b the best for our cars in the price range i am lookin for.

 
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D2s don't lower any more than Hayame and Tein. I would get B+Gs if you're looking for the lowering benefits of Skunk2/Ground Control.

I had Hayame coilovers, and the new ones are crap compared to the old ones (IMO). I ordered B+Gs, rode on them and they ride just like Hayame.

 
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are u talkin bout the whole coilover/shock setup or just the coilover?? you can buy any shitty spring for a significant drop....but what about ride quality? im only lookin for a 1.5in to 2 in tops in a drop. however, im lookin for some serious ride quality possibly adjustable dampening. i think u were refering to just the lowering aspect of them...or were u?

 
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We're talking about full coilovers. B+Gs are full coilovers. Yeah, I was only talking about the lowering options because TuffVieta mentioned Hayame/Tein don't go that low. D2 is no different if that's what you want. If you want a 2 inch drop max then they will suit you.

Lowering springs on stock shocks don't make the springs seem like crap if you get shocks.

 
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that made no sense but for some reason i know what ur tryin to say... . yea i originally got springs to just lower my car n now i kinda am gettin serious in the performance aspect. first im doin some basic sus upgrades n then its time to gut that engine bay for something respectable.

 
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thanks for all ur opinions, guys. if the d2s go only as low as hayames/teins, then i would probably end up going with the b&g's. btw SlammedBlueEM2, are u sure that d2s cant drop that low, cuz i think vnlilman slammed his on the d2s.

 
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Vnlilman might want to post some pictures of his ride on the D2s ?? Vnlilman ??

 
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i'd go with b&g's or teins instead of the D2s. problems i have with them are
1.too stiff(not sure what the spring rating it is cause it wasnt labeled anywhere)
2.dampening(you can barely feel the difference when adjusting from H-L)
3.noise(rubber binding on front coilover when turning)
4.alignment(some how the steering arm on the left coilover wasnt welded on straight cause i have one wheel having toeout problems)
5.no mounting points on coilover for brake and abs line.it comes with thin brackets you bend in place.
only thing thats good about it is that it rides way better than my dead shocks on drop springs.other than that its not worth the $900 i paid for.

 
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Let me try that again, lol.

Lowering springs on stock shocks don't make the springs seem like crap if you get AFTERMARKET shocks.

 
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Their design is essentially the same as Hayame's. VNlilman never had height issues because he was running the correct tire size to fill in the wheel gap. He had Hayames too if you didn't know, and his height comparison between D2s and Hayames was that the D2s were just a tad bit higher in the rear than the Hayames.

To put this into perspective...

If you're running 15s with low profile tires, you will not have height issues, you will have wheel gap issues, that'll look like height issues (call it what you want). Hayames, JICs, D2s, Teins and a few other popular coilovers have the same design which DOES lower the car 4 inches, but that 4 inches is only taken advantage of if you're running at/near stock tire size or equivalent.

I.E. 185/65-15 and 215/45-17 share virtually the same height. With sizes like this, you can take advantage of how much wheel gap you have. (Rims size means nothing.)

Where as, lowering a car on 205/55-15s or 205/40-17s. Smaller tire = bigger wheel gap. This means to fill the wheel gap, the car has to be even lower to the ground.

I've used to hear a few # of people saying that 6th gens look like they can go lower than 7th gens. It's hard to analyze given that your tire size may demand more lowering than normal. 6th gens probably looked a lil lower for a # of reasons other than tire size such as smaller looking wheel wells and the additional lower mini-side skirt/panels on the side of the car. Stock vs. stock, I'd have to say the 6th gens were lower.

 
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1) you can get custom spring rates. Coilovers are usually stiff either way.
2) Hit a dip with it at the softest setting vs stiffest setting, you'll notice a difference
3) maybe try taking off the spring isolators?
4) was this after getting an alignment?
5) eh yeah it would have been nice if it was welded but no biggie, the brackets works just fine

and yeah thanks slammed for clearing things up.. tire size makes a HUGE difference.

I would say the D2's drop to around 2.5" though. My friend has something like 205-45-16(i forget) with neuspeed race and my car is still lower than his even when i have 215-40-18.