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Old 04-06-2019, 01:18 PM   #1
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Question Recommendation on Springs / Coilovers for BP

Hi guys,

I'm very new to Astina (just bought mine 3 weeks ago) - Astina 1995 BP 1800.

So we are doing a engine rebuild (car already had 375K) + rewire + paint + wheels + shocks +interior + etc.

Now I'm at a point where I can pick the wheels + shocks. (thinking of getting 17 x 8 CE28 wheels) & the next question is Springs / Coilovers and I'm pretty much clueless when it comes to it. (I always used stock shocks in my previous cars)

Can you guys tell me what I should be looking for / what I should expect?
Should I look for specific coilovers/springs made for Astina? or is there some other way to know what fits in the car? (I heard Koni / H&R are good)

Any help is highly appreciated (I checked the forum + google but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for)

Thanks in advance!







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Old 05-06-2019, 05:17 PM   #2
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Welcome and nice project.
There are specific springs and coilovers available on the market.
I'd go for a set of D2/ksport/xyz/BC Racing coilovers. They are similar but may differ in spring rates and dampers. Best do your own research on those brands.
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Old 05-06-2019, 08:02 PM   #3
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Welcome!

What are your roads like? If they're rough, stick with springs.
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Old 06-06-2019, 05:28 PM   #4
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Welcome and nice project.
There are specific springs and coilovers available on the market.
I'd go for a set of D2/ksport/xyz/BC Racing coilovers. They are similar but may differ in spring rates and dampers. Best do your own research on those brands.
Hey man, thanks for the recommendations. I'll check if I can find any of those brands in Bangkok
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Old 06-06-2019, 05:30 PM   #5
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Welcome!

What are your roads like? If they're rough, stick with springs.
Well, we do have rough roads ('rough' compared to Europe)
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