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Old 01-31-12, 08:42 AM
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Default Best coilovers for under a g?

Looking to possibly get me some new coils and was wondering if anyone had any strong recommendations for $1k or less.
I currently have Megans and even tho they're alright, i think its time to move on to something else not so loud and loose, especially with stiffer spring rates so that my uca's wont hit the body frame when I hit bumps, dips, etc.
I checked the classifieds which seem to be dry of coilovers right now.
Thx in advance for all your suggestions. I heard BC's or Stance might be a nice option?
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Originally Posted by J$mooth23
Looking to possibly get me some new coils and was wondering if anyone had any strong recommendations for $1k or less.
I currently have Megans and even tho they're alright, i think its time to move on to something else not so loud and loose, especially with stiffer spring rates so that my uca's wont hit the body frame when I hit bumps, dips, etc.
I checked the classifieds which seem to be dry of coilovers right now.
Thx in advance for all your suggestions. I heard BC's might be a nice option?
BC's are good. Are you on EZ's or LP's? If you're on EZ's you can try the LP's they're stiffer, and if you don't want it hitting the shock tower just cut a hole. Rolling low it's a must if you don't want to hear it. No matter how stiff your coilovers may be if you wanna ride comfortable where it won't knock your kidneys out your body you're gonna have to cut the hole for the UCA's.
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BCs or Megan EZ/LP
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Or find some used Stance.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Or find some used Stance.
I got LP's and yea i heard Stances were good.
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Or find some used Stance.


i will recommend stance for just an extra 200, or like luxury said you can look for used ones, probably go for around 900
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Originally Posted by J$mooth23
Looking to possibly get me some new coils and was wondering if anyone had any strong recommendations for $1k or less.
I currently have Megans and even tho they're alright, i think its time to move on to something else not so loud and loose, especially with stiffer spring rates so that my uca's wont hit the body frame when I hit bumps, dips, etc.
I checked the classifieds which seem to be dry of coilovers right now.
Thx in advance for all your suggestions. I heard BC's might be a nice option?
What part if California you from? I saw here in local ad for stance. He selling for $800. It states its for 94, but can fit 93-05 gs300. Not sure though.
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What part if California you from? I saw here in local ad for stance. He selling for $800. It states its for 94, but can fit 93-05 gs300. Not sure though.
Leaning more towards Stance now. I'm in the 909/626 SoCal area.
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I had Stance GR+ on my 98 and I was very happy with it. A lot stiffer if I wanted it, and on the softest setting, it almost felt OEM but without body roll on turns.

FYI - Got them through Nick @ TH Motorsport via this site. It was around $1200-1300 IIRC. My friend has Megans and they are a really harsh ride. These GR+'s were well worth it.
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Originally Posted by ninja6o4
I had Stance GR+ on my 98 and I was very happy with it. A lot stiffer if I wanted it, and on the softest setting, it almost felt OEM but without body roll on turns.

FYI - Got them through Nick @ TH Motorsport via this site. It was around $1200-1300 IIRC. My friend has Megans and they are a really harsh ride. These GR+'s were well worth it.
Yes harsh was the key word I was looking for. If I get the Stance I will be posting up my Megans in the classifieds soon. They're about a yr and a half old with about 17-18k mi if I had to guess.
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get BC's they're cool i had them on both my cars and i had no problems with them.
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Originally Posted by ninja6o4
I had Stance GR+ on my 98 and I was very happy with it. A lot stiffer if I wanted it, and on the softest setting, it almost felt OEM but without body roll on turns.

FYI - Got them through Nick @ TH Motorsport via this site. It was around $1200-1300 IIRC. My friend has Megans and they are a really harsh ride. These GR+'s were well worth it.
Same here..got Stance from Nick, well worth the extra 300 bucks.

JSmooth, youll love the Stance. It's got 14k rates if i remember. Other than that, BC Coils is another route. Hit up Nick at TH Motorsport on the vendors.
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Same here..got Stance from Nick, well worth the extra 300 bucks.

JSmooth, youll love the Stance. It's got 14k rates if i remember. Other than that, BC Coils is another route. Hit up Nick at TH Motorsport on the vendors.
nick will take care of you
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Some great options for coils under 1k these days... No need to spend 1500-2k on coils unless your going AIR...


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