I know this is a question for the suspension forum, but there is much more traffic here.

Redoing my suspension. Want to restore that comfortable luxury ride, so that means complete strut replacement. Current ones are shot. Have no desire to race.

I am looking at some Tein SS coil-overs. Some of the reviews I have read have said they are extremely stiff. I don't want a stiff ride.

SO are coil-overs a bad thing for me. Should I just look at getting some stock springs and replace the struts.

What do you guys think.

 

I recommend these http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...id=34&catid=30

I have them and maxed out the stiffness. Ride still feels stock and there is 0 body roll now.

 

Right on I appreciate the feedback. This sucks because there is no real good feedback on any of them. One guy likes this kind,. the next says they are to stiff. I read some reviews on the Tein SS saying they were stiff, I have now read a bunch of reviews where people were complaining they are to soft (which sounds like what I want) I have a private party who is selling a set of Tein SS. I just don't want to make a mistake and end up with a rough riding pos

 

Tein Comfort Sports (CS) are made to be comfortable. So thats immediately a better choice than the SS. Two problems that most people come across with these is that they dont low as low as some would like (I personally like the way they look at max drop), and that they are expensive (last I checked about $1800 for a new set?). But every once in a while you can find a used set for like $800. I personally dont have them, but havent heard a single bad review about them when it comes to comfort. In fact, most people say the ride is better than stock. This is definately the coils I'm gonna get once I'm able to afford them.
If thats too pricey for you, BC Racing has similar coils for about $1000. I believe theyre called BC-BR Type coils. Apparently they 'mimic' they ride of the CS.

 

You could build some gixxer drew's and pick stock spring ratio's.

 

Where do I go to look into those. I google gixxer drew but I did not come back with a website

 

Search here on CL..

 

You have to realize that most of the guys who are on these suspensions have SCs that are older than Earth. The suspension is worn as hell and anything is considered an upgrade. I've ridden in SC with Megans and another SC with fully restored suspension with only OEM parts and it's no comparison. The OEM rides a hell lot smoother so when people say these coils drive like stock, they meant to say "drive like busted stock suspension"

 

You make them youself.
Best writeup on CL about the setup:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...il-review.html

 

hey my guy i had the Tien Ha's the the pred to SS they are stiff how ever that on the last setting on the soft setting they rode quiet well but if u looking for a great luxury coilovers I WOULD ONLY GET TOM'S bar none those are the best coilover but no 1 has them and if u can get a set u will pay near 1400.00 i just sold a set around that range

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...vers-mint.html

 

Hmmm, my brother had Teins SS on his is350, blew on him. He doesn't test aggressively he just DD it.

I'd stay away from them what makes you consider teins ss?

megans are soft, id go with that

 

i have tien ss coilovers and there pretty soft can barely tell i have them on

 

Someone I know has a set for sale at $800

 

I am honestly thinking of going the gixxer drew route.

 

Go for that Gixxer setup. At least you know you'll have quality parts. Can't go wrong with Hyperco springs and bilstein shocks. They're won't and will not drop as low as the other cheaper coilovers on the market, but they do deliver performance.