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Old 03-02-11, 01:11 PM
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i'm looking to buy some coilovers. i have a 04 is300. does anyone have any advice, suggestions, opinions, etc.? thanks a lot guys
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I have an 04 and I went with Stance, from TH Motorsports. They were a little over a grand shipped and I have been very happy with the ride quality and have no problems.
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i highly recommend function and form type 2s. the ride quality feels excellent !! i can say it feels like stock and i maxed out my front coils. A++++ !!!
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I have had Tein Type Flex and Type Super Sport, both were great. My friend has Stance coilovers on his IS300 and I really like them too. Lots of good options out there for you.
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There are many different coilover options out there. I would recommend either Tein or Stance

I have Tein SS and have been on them ever since getting my IS. I have had zero problems with them. Tein has gone up in price i believe, Stance would the good alternative
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ok....ima look into those. thanks a lot guys.
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What are you looking to do with the car?

budget?

What are you looking for in a coilover set?
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Tien Coilovers !!!! cant get any better then that.. shop around doh.. it can get expensive..
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BC coilovers i miss mine...
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i have tien ss on mine... and for some reason they are really bouncy... i even changed my springs... is this normal... the car is lowered with stock rims...
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Since your cali, in San Gabriel has a set of Tein Coilovers with the EDFC controller for sale she took off her IS3.
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Stance's bushings are really weak, so I'd stay away from them. Nice coilovers, but the bushings start to wear after a couple months. THMotorsports always has competitive prices, so I'm sure they could help you out. Unless I find a company that can provide upgraded replacement bushings for my Stance GR+, I will probably look into Greddy Type S.
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"What are you looking to do with the car?

budget?

What are you looking for in a coilover set?"

-i want to lower the car, but keep the ride quality. as far as price, i was thinking anything below a 1000 should be doable for me.
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"Since your cali, in San Gabriel has a set of Tein Coilovers with the EDFC controller for sale she took off her IS3."

- any contact info?
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If you want a good set of coilovers shoot me a PM and I can help you decide on whats best for you
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