yes. If you look at how the OEM rear setup is, the springs are on a diffferent location than the shocks. A "true coilover" setup is like the front where the springs are on the actual shock.

 

Hi,

It is an excellent review and message.

I am also considering HKS Hipermax III coilover. Just wonder if there is any noise or rattle after you fit the coilover? Also, how stiff it is when you adjust the coilover to the stiffest setting?

Thanks

 

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Glad you liked the review.
I've had these for almost 2 months now & no noise or rattle what so ever. I haven't messed around with the dampening settings yet because the default HKS setting (middle) is just too comfortable & still able to slice the street corners like butter. Although I probably should sometime in the future for further review. Anyways, if your looking for something practical & pass the "wife test" then look no more. If your looking for something with a little more track-race-car like characteristics then these might not do for you.

 

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

Did you try KW or Ohlins before? I learnt from others that KW is similar to HKS Hipermax III in terms of comfort and Ohlins is more stiff than HKS Hipermax III, true?

So, if I turn the Hipermax III to the stiffest setting, can it achieve track-race feel?

Thanks

 

I have heard few good things about KW, I've never heard of Ohlins and never experienced either of them. Sorry, I don't know what else to tell you.

 

Updated thoughts on 1st post.

 

Hey I am thinking of buying a set of these used for a good price they have about 8k on them, would you recommend these? even with that kind of miles?

 

I have rode on this set for nearly 50k miles (daily driven) with no issues at all. Not sure what you're planning on using it for but I would recommend it for street and maybe some track use here and there. If you plan on dumping your car and stretching your tires, look elsewhere.

 

buy them, you will have no regrets unless you want to lay frame. these coils go low with the collars removed, but going that low alters your handling negatively.

 

^ What Duckeee said. Those pics on post #25 are the lowest I can go I believe without compromising my rebound capabilities.

 

Yeah I think with 7k miles at most on them they are worth it at 1000 shipped.

 

I knew I had HKS III drop specs saved somewhere, here ya go

HKS III recommended drop, min/max drop

In mm
Recommended drop -9mm/-11mm
Min drop 0mm/0mm
Max drop -40mm/-49mm

In inches
Recommended drop -.4”/.4”
Min drop 0”/0”
Max drop -1.6”/-1.9”

http://www.hks-power.co.jp/db/produc..._ID=433&M_ID=2