Rebuilding Coilovers: HKS Hipermax D's

Skillzilla · 07-26-2004, 03:29 AM

I picked up a used set of Hipermax Drift coilies, and want to rebuild them before I drive on em for any length of time. Anyone know what the rebuild entails? Im sure Id have to send them out, but what about costs/downtime/etc.

Not just HKS's, any coilovers. Thanks in advance.

GRiDRaceTech · 07-26-2004, 10:37 AM

Well, you'd have to ship 'em out, pay about $150-300 each to have them rebuilt, then have them shipped back. The rebuild entails installing new seals, new o-rings, and changing the shock fluid. Then the dampers would be dyno-tested to ensure their freshness, then sent back. Downtime? Anywhere from a week to a month, depending on shipping and quickness of the rebuild.

Here's hoping you got a good deal on those coilovers.

07-26-2004, 11:35 AM

does HKS have a rebuild facility stateside? I know even Apexi doesn't and a local buddy of mine has been waiting for over 6 months for Apexi to rebuild and ship it back cuz it had to be sent to Japan

Skillzilla · 07-26-2004, 11:51 AM

wow, thats a shot in the throat, good thing I did get a good deal.

thanks for the info though, now the ride doesnt seem entirely too bad (for my wallet, that is).

ACDSupra7 · 07-26-2004, 11:12 PM

From what I hear, HKS's coilovers can take a pretty good beating.

GRiDRaceTech · 07-26-2004, 11:22 PM

That doesn't stop them from needing a rebuild every once in a while.

ACDSupra7 · 07-26-2004, 11:32 PM

Of course, but not right away.

07-26-2004, 03:29 AM	#1
Skillzilla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 51	Rebuilding Coilovers: HKS Hipermax D's I picked up a used set of Hipermax Drift coilies, and want to rebuild them before I drive on em for any length of time. Anyone know what the rebuild entails? Im sure Id have to send them out, but what about costs/downtime/etc. Not just HKS's, any coilovers. Thanks in advance.

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07-26-2004, 10:37 AM	#2
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	Well, you'd have to ship 'em out, pay about $150-300 each to have them rebuilt, then have them shipped back. The rebuild entails installing new seals, new o-rings, and changing the shock fluid. Then the dampers would be dyno-tested to ensure their freshness, then sent back. Downtime? Anywhere from a week to a month, depending on shipping and quickness of the rebuild. Here's hoping you got a good deal on those coilovers.

07-26-2004, 11:35 AM	#3
180fan Guest Posts: n/a	does HKS have a rebuild facility stateside? I know even Apexi doesn't and a local buddy of mine has been waiting for over 6 months for Apexi to rebuild and ship it back cuz it had to be sent to Japan

07-26-2004, 11:51 AM	#4
Skillzilla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 51	wow, thats a shot in the throat, good thing I did get a good deal. thanks for the info though, now the ride doesnt seem entirely too bad (for my wallet, that is).

07-26-2004, 11:12 PM	#5
ACDSupra7 ACDSevenGuy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,148	From what I hear, HKS's coilovers can take a pretty good beating.

07-26-2004, 11:22 PM	#6
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	That doesn't stop them from needing a rebuild every once in a while.

07-26-2004, 11:32 PM	#7
ACDSupra7 ACDSevenGuy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,148	Of course, but not right away.