Vdang

Hey guys,

Recently bought a 2018 lexus IS 300 Fsport RWD (basically the 2017 is200t). I looked at some topics regarding others having questions about coilovers and I see that a lot of people are running RSR, Tein Z Flex, or BC racing coilovers. I want to know what is the best brand for coils for less than $1300? And that I can only find coils for the 2016 is200t, will this fit the 2018 models?


Also only going to lower by 1-1.5 Inch, will i need a camber kit? some says yes and others no so trying to get a straight answer by now. I know I will need an alignment.

Thanks in advance yall !

Vdang

I also know some brands offer coilovers with different spring rates. what rate do you guys prefer and why?

TOPENDMS

RS*R or TEIN.

You do not need a camber kit. No one 'corrects' (positive) camber. It only causes issues for clearance.

bf360

RSR would get my vote, the most expensive of the brands listed but the best ride.

jameshan

iTrader: (1)

BC for me and is at $1000.

tekmode

I currently have BC installed on my 2018, so far everything is great

Ajowhan

iTrader: (1)

So I lookup teinz coilover and there is the cheaper street advance z, then the teinz flex full z and then the mono sport full which is way more expensive. Can anyone explain in layman term pls the difference other than the price? Thank youu

otakusan

just go on tein's website and look up the descriptions for each.. they have it all described very well

TOPENDMS

Advance Z is made of steel which would be heavier and prob could rust if the coating is damaged. It also reuses the OEM top hats.

Ajowhan

iTrader: (1)

All I see on their website are how they spit the positive point of each coil, as someone that dont get it, I actually cant tell the diff much and it wasnt what I was looking for, Thank you though

I see, how bout the other coil?

TOPENDMS

TEIN does detail everything on their site, but it's not immediately clear for comparison: https://www.tein.com/products/index.html

Coil-Over Differences (Priced Low to High) ..

Street Advance Z:

• Twin tube
• Re-uses stock parts like upper mounts.
• Sealed design can not be 'rebuilt' for repair. <-- cheaper $$$

FLEX Z:

• Twin Tube.
• Includes rubber upper mounts
• Sealed design can not be 'rebuilt' for repair. <-- cheaper $$$

Street FLEX:

• Twin Tube.
• Includes rubber upper mounts
• Can be rebuilt/repaired.

FLEX AVS:

• Twin Tube.
• Includes rubber upper mounts
• Can be rebuilt/repaired.
• Internal hydraulic bump-stop
• For cars with OEM AVS system (adjustable damper). You'll see big black units on top of the front shocks if you have it.

MonoSport:

• Mono Tube shock design. (see below)
• Includes rubber upper mounts
• Can be rebuilt/repaired.

Mono-Tube Structure to Deliver Rich Information from Road Surface!Mono tube structure of MONO SPORT completely separates the oil chamber and the gas chamber and hence aeration does not occur. This enables stable generation of linear damping force, reacting to the finest changes in road surfaces, even when running aggressively and repeatedly on circuits.


TEIN Rebuild-able Models:


*It does appear they all may be built from Steel, so that may not actually affect price.

chinox22x

bad experience with teins when i had my subaru STI. ever since i've used BC's for my cars and have had no issues. That is my next intention for my 3is, i'm currently on super downs but i'm pretty sure i'm going to BC BR series in a month or so.

E46CT

I wish a real company like KW or Bilstein made coilover suspension for this car. Tein is the only halfway decent company. the others i wouldn't use on a golf cart.

Sheddy

Greddy and KW collaborated on this setup for our car.

http://www.greddy.com/products/suspe...er:make:Lexus/

chinox22x

i was gonna say, greddy and kw makes one for the 3is but it's so expensive. for an additional 500-600$ i'd go for air.