04is

what kind is the best to go with, coilovers or just springs with factory shocks. the o***s only have 20k on them. also, i don't want to kill ride quality, just want the look. suggestions....

edawg

Depends on what kind of ride you want. And what are you using the suspension for. For a lexus kind of ride i had the H&R spring with stock stocks and the ride was fine( better to get better shocks) Now h ave the tien basic coilover and it is a lil bumpy but ride and handles great, So i guess the it would be the application that you are using the suspension for.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

coilovers like tein cs brings you very good ride but higher price tag

coilover is the way to go

juniorsdad

^^^
me, too
if i had to do it all over again, i'd go coilovers - probably tein CS

04is

yeah definetly want to keep the ride quality not really worried about handle. so the tein cs will keep the same ride quality?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

better if not the same. i love the tein cs on my gs400 and sc430

edawg

i agree..if you want comfort then tien cs is the way to go.

GS3T

iTrader: (1)

L-tuned shocks and springs is also a good option if you can still find them.

Chigger

And also, what's you budget??

What kind of a drop are you looking for?? agressive/mild?

If you want a mild drop with a small budget, I would probably do Eibach Pro-Kit/Tein H-techs with the optional Tokico shocks.

>1.5" drop probably H&Rs with shocks.

If you have the $$, definitely Coilovers!!

IS3CM

Yeah tein is good if you want to keep your ride but kinda expensive. H&R will do the job for cheap and your ride doesn't change that bad. Thats what I have and I'm really happy with the H&R's.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

well the problem is when your stock shocks blow?

IS3CM

Yeah I thought about that but I haven't had any problem at all. I've had mine for 2 years now and my friend has had his for 3 years and no problems. But we will wait and see.

qian

I didn't had any problem neither.
But we'll see what happens over here.