Peter_Klim

I'm using Zeal coilovers by Endless. I was hoping for a firmer ride than stock, but mostly for much better handling.

They make 2 models for our car. I chose the less stiffer ones since I heard that Zeal's are much stiffer in general than other brands. Mine has 6 settings for stiffness. What surprised me was that even at the stiffest setting, they are softer than stock. When i drive over roads with dips, it returns with a "pogo stick" like feeling. This is the only thing I don't like about them.

I do think they handle much better than stock. Which is weird because I would think stiffer shocks = better handling and vice versa. But the same time I swapped out the coil overs I also swapped out for 20's and much lower profile tires so that also improved the handling. So I don't know how much each as individual swap made in the handling.

grabber2

I'm surprise no one mention Tein CS Comfort Sport coilover. Its let you drop the car and maintain very good comfort.

I got them on my SC and I live in NYC with crappy road

Check this post for a used set to see if it still available.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...e-vouched.html

Peter_Klim

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Tein's either. Not until a few days ago, I have not been on here for a couple of years and that was almost the only one ever written about. If I had to do it over again, I would have gotten them over the Zeals. Much better price. Plus now I know that you can't make this car into what it is not - a sport car.

SlvBullet

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Also to mention the ones from Megans - stree and LP - both have recieved good comments here. I am putting on Megan LP's this week. I'm moving away from the Tanabe NSF lowering springs with OEM shocks - the lowering springs need a change in shock eg Bilsteins otherwise the ride is rough.

416tt

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No I don't have run flats, the oem wheels with there tires really suck so I never really used them and I think one of those wheels is bent... The car rides very smooth with my summer 20's but I just find it stiff sometimes and sometimes it feels soft.. its weird. My shocks squeak also at the top, not sure what that means

Thank you!

I think that's exactly what I would like!! I believe I saw your thread of air installation, very hard work but I bet its worth it your ride looks great!

Now I'm just debating on what brand to get now for the coilovers , not sure if one is better over another

Oh awesome, please let me know how it feels after right now its freezing cold in Canada so I still have a bit of time before I purchase my set! just need to figure out what would be the best for me.

416tt

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Hello Everyone,

so this is what I found for the sc... I know there are more like brands but these are what I'm choosing between I guess.. not sure what's better over another.. I know I have listed Tein in there but I don't think I'm paying 2000$... I'm looking for something around 1300 max or less but I don't mind comparison with Tein.. Now I want to know what has best quality and a nice comfy/sport ride... I noticed on some thread someone saying that BC is better then Tein for half the price is that true? and which would be most comfy and smooth..what would you go with? positives/negatives would be great!! hopefully this thread will be very useful for anyone looking for coil overs in future as I'm sure we there will be good info for starters


Megan LP - 1000$
http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...=1013&catid=30

Ksport CLX060-Kontrol Pro - $1050
http://www.ksportusa.com/b2c/proddet...X060-KP&cat=35

BC Racing BR - 1150$
http://www.bcracing-na.com/products/br-type/

D2 Racing RS - 1250$
http://www.d2racing.com/coilovers/rs-series/

Meister R - probably $1200?
http://www.meisterr.co.uk/vehicles/l...-sc-430-uzz40/

XYZ (SS-DLE-016) 1100$
http://www.xyz-racing.com/coilover1.php

Tein CS probably around 1800 to 2000$
http://www.tein.com/products/comfort_sport.html

Thank you

genec220

I have a 2002 SC430 that i put a bike rack on the back. it is pretty stable but when i put 2 bikes and stuff in the trunk, i'm pretty low. any suggestions on a cost sensitive solution to make the back end a little stiffer to hold the extra weight without being too light/high/squirrely under normal operation? thanks.

Anion

Alright thanks Will. I saw your thread in the custom brackets for the Megan's. But a local Houston shop who had done lots of air suspension for all kinds of car did a sc430 before he said it fits perfectly... Ride quality I'm not too sure yet but..if it doesn't fit my taste I'll just buy Megan's and put the UAS bags over it like you have