Agree 100%...comfort for daily driving is a must for me.

 

My take is that these are much better than BCs.

 

A little off topic but Ronn1 you really need to tell us where we can find Eibach coils for $900.

Edit: Btw forgot to add but I'm Japanese and the name Yonaka sounds oddly familiar. Actually was the reason why I checked out the thread in the first place. However, I cannot confirm that it was for an automotive brand in Japan.

 

Apologies for the double post everyone.

I just wanted to see if anyone actually looked up Yonaka in google.
The company seems to be centred around Honda/Acura.
Like skunk2's, it may shed some light as to why we have relatively little information on this company for our platform.

That being said, like mentioned above, we know nothing about these guys.

Ronn1 sorry for asking you so many questions but where did you ever find a price like $650??? On the website it says $1049.

With a price tag like that its a bit more realistic to assume that these coilovers were built in Japan since Tein Basis are only $860.

This is all just my assumptions and what I have observed thus far. If you have any other opinions please let everyone know.

Cheers.

 

Here's where you can get Eibach Coils:

http://www.wickedcarparts.com/2008-n...coil-over-kit/

I have already confirmed Yonakas are made in Japan...they confirmed this in an e mail to me. Do thorough web search..you can get them for $650 shipped.

 

Japan has their "ebay special" parts too... made in Japan doesn't make it magically better. You're not going to find a hidden gem in this price range, seriously. This like like shopping for the best burger in fast food restaurants, in the end you're still going to get sloppy buns with some low grade beef covered in mayo.

 

so if i buy a Japanese product, is that jdm? which is good thing right?

 

Not exactly... just because it's made in Japan doesn't mean it automatically has JDM racing pedigree.

 

If its really $650 and made in Japan.
You seriously have to think about a few things here.

If you look at brands like topspeed, godspeed and other really low end brands that have coilovers for $550.

In order to reach that price they would have to cut major corners to make production cost low.
The only plus side would be a really low cost of labour as they are made in China etc.

Now consider the case with Yonaka coilovers. They cost $650 and are made in Japan. On top of that it offers monotube construction.

The point I am trying to make is that the fact that the coilovers are made in Japan yet are so cheap does ring a few alarms. Unlike China, Taiwan or most south pacific countries, in contrast, Japan has extensive labour laws, regulations and high pay. It's just not economically viable.

That is unless they make it using illegal immigrants, but then why not make it in China?

Don't you find it weird that although the website says $1049, other sites are selling for $650 shipped? Knock offs? Who knows.

 

Just because they're assembled in Japan doesn't mean the parts are japanese made, who know's exactly were the tubes, springs, bolts, etc are coming from.

 

These are made by the same factory that makes Function/Form coilovers.
All this is speculation at best. Until someone actually PUTS THESE ON their car and gives us feed back...it's all *talk* and *bench* reviews. My take...
they need to move product and so you see $650. That doesn't mean it's *junk*. BTW..they come with a factory warranty (on defects).

 

You also have to consider that although its an "introductory" price per say, a company still must be able to make a certain profit margin to function. You are also right when you say that this is all speculation but you also have to consider where this is all coming from.

Any simple business minded person can see that its just not economically viable to make a quality coilover for a nominal market price of $650. Others please chime in if I misinterpreted but that's the gist of what everyone is trying to tell you.

I think as you currently the only person who is sold on this set up.... If you could try them out and let us know that would be great. That way we can really know, what you say is true or not.

 

Well..I'd love to try it, but I'm not ready to do anything right now. I currently have Nismo S tune and don't need a slamed car. Other factor is that I can get Eibach Pro streets for around $300 more ($950), which is a *sure thing*. However, those don't provide for ride height adjudtment independent of spring length like Yonaka does. Just wanted to share my thoughts on this intriguing set up...hopefully someone here will try it. I did find a very brief review on these by someone who had it for sale a while back..very good picks too. Those, however had a DAMPER adjustment (like their Spec 2 set up)...which is NOT currently available for our application Here is that Post:

https://my350z.com/forum/south-east-...-old-s-fl.html



" I am actually impressed with this coilovers. The ride is very comfortable. I can guarantee you that you wont be disappointed or I give ur money back !!!"

 

There is a difference with being made in Japan and being assembled in japan. I find it hard to believe that this coilover can be made and sold for that much if it truly is made in Japan. The exchange rate is just killer right now.

 

Not sure on the Yonakas, but I can say without doubt that they are not the same as Megan/BC. Especially if Yonaka claims to be made in Japan (which I actually doubt).

Do some digging; find the Bill of Lading(s) for shipments going to Street Imports Ltd. That's the company that's importing Yonaka into N. America. The only info I've been able to find is for shipments from China. It took me about 45 seconds to find that info.

No, I don't expect a serious racer to use these coilovers BUT reading a review from someone who doesn't understand what a proper damper is, means that review is meaningless to me. I'm not a carpenter, so if I wrote reviews on carpentry tools it'd be meaningless.


In the end, these seem to be cheap Chinese coilovers, with very little real world testing. I've seen much more expensive coilovers break in half. Then again, I've also seen similarly priced coilovers that are perfectly safe. One thing I can say with 100% confidence is that these guys are cutting corners somewhere. Refer to my post on page 1; I think it's post #9. I know what it costs to ship coilovers to the USA from Taiwan. And you have to add to that cost since Yonaka/Street Imports is in Canada; they've got to pay import taxes/duties. I know approximately what it costs to make a decent coilover in Taiwan. I also know approximately what it costs to make a coilover in China. If these were made in Japan, there's no way they could be selling at this price and still turning a profit. Like I said in my other post, these coilovers are retailing at a price similar (actually, below) what Vivid pays wholesale for what most people consider cheap/entry level coilovers. That right there should tell you something.

I'm not telling you NOT to buy these, I'm just trying to show you that all the marketing fluff may be a little misleading.

For a couple hundred more, I can get you a set of Tein Street Basis, which is the new evolution of the Tein Basics. Or a set of Eibachs. Or some Tokico shocks and Tanabe springs. Or D2, Ksport, Megan, BC, etc.

 

LOL that post is from the marketing team that designed the Yonaka website. There's a big "Fox Marketing" logo on the Yonaka site. They're located in PA.

 

Nice try...

I e mailed Yonaka and they confirmed this. So unless they are outright lying...they are indeed made in Japan.

 

What's the point of this thread? You wanted opinions and then you act like you work for Yonaka. Where the hell is G35Sedan lately? Buy a set, send them to G35 for dyno plots, discuss. Most good shocks seem to be made by blonde people last time I checked. The blonde on the left of Yonaka's facebook page is pretty scary, deal breaker for me.