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Best coilovers for under a g?

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Old 01-31-12, 07:01 PM
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My Tein Super Street Dampners are pretty nice
Old 01-31-12, 07:07 PM
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I had Ksports and Stance and they where cool but next im going to go with BC coils. I didnt really like how the stance coils rode after 5k.
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? Has anyone had experience with the D2 coilovers ?
Old 01-31-12, 09:36 PM
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I really like my BC's, they ride awesome.
Old 01-31-12, 09:50 PM
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BCs are definitely good. But remember, you get what you pay for. Also, knowledge is power. I also depends on what you're looking for out of a coil. Personally, I prefer BC racing because they come with a larger diameter shock body which means bigger piston which beans improved bound/rebound. They offer a wide variety of spring rates depending on your style of driving. I'll be picking two set of springs. First set is for comfort. 10 front and 8 rear. The second will be more aggressive for spirited driving or track days. 18 front and 14 rear. Plus with BC you get free spring rate upgrades and they are made in the US. All for less than $1000. You just have to know where to find them.
Old 01-31-12, 09:52 PM
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what about used tein cs? are they the most comfortable coils for the GS?
Old 01-31-12, 09:56 PM
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I would never invest in a used set. What if they've got about 50,000 miles? Time for a rebuild.
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Originally Posted by SELFMade
? Has anyone had experience with the D2 coilovers ?
Adam2562 has them on his car. I test drove it while I was looking for a replacement car - great looking SBM btw. I don't recall what setting he had it on but it was better/softer than Megan, but not as soft or close to OEM feel as Stance. Those are the only 3 brands I have felt with my personal buttocks.
Old 01-31-12, 11:03 PM
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i've only had stance coils but no complaints. i got high spring rates and its a stiff ride but not unbearable, i have mine almost maxed out towards the stiff side as well. on big dips/bumps the UCA will hit if you are low no matter what coilovers you have i'm pretty sure.
Old 02-01-12, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ninja6o4
Adam2562 has them on his car. I test drove it while I was looking for a replacement car - great looking SBM btw. I don't recall what setting he had it on but it was better/softer than Megan, but not as soft or close to OEM feel as Stance. Those are the only 3 brands I have felt with my personal buttocks.
Sounds pretty good. I've been saving for EZs but I think i'll be going with BCs. I really like the stuff D2 racing puts out tho, kinda stumped on the two. BCs are more common so im leaning torwards them.
Old 02-01-12, 08:44 AM
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Seems stance is getn the most love, and with so many choices and so little time, my car awaits me being that its already at the shop and all (AK1 motorsports) which we'll see how that all goes.

Doing the 90k mi service, timing belt package, ball joints, some body work, and just lil things here and there and be done with it for a GOOD while.

I dunno, maybe only an SRT intake for this whole yr and I'm calling it quits. I"M DONE MODDING ok lol. Just enjoy driving it and keep it as a classic.
Old 02-02-12, 07:58 PM
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I ordered a set of tanabes this morning. I ran then on my old gs and loved them. We'll see if I still do once I have time to install them
Old 02-02-12, 11:21 PM
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BC Coils are less than 1K for sure. Get them from FXAUTO, they are in Hollywood area but Chris the owner is a kool guy, he can give you a good deal and even maybe meet you halfway.
Old 02-03-12, 04:49 AM
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I am only going to lower my car 1" and I want to have the option of having the original smooth ride yet also adjust it to a stiffer setting. What do you guys suggest? I was thinking megan ez
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Actually, I'm looking more into these now and will probably get them w/the swift spring upgrade:
http://www.fortune-auto.net/productpage.htm


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