acuradriver925

Well I've gotten some mixed suggestions from some friends. I am not sure whether I should purchase a coilover set (tein/F&F), or just get some springs and shocks. Suggestions?

03tLsNBP

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how low do you want to go? how much are you willing to compromise? are you willing to pay to play?

generally, the lower you go, the more expensive your life becomes (tires, camber kit, oil pans, blown shocks, etc)

DoC-JoneS

I'll second that. The one thing I'll tell you about coils over springs/shocks is you can adjust. If you're getting adj shocks, then you have some ride quality improvements. How are the roads in your area? How many speed bumps do you go over in a given day?

I love my Tein's. However there are things they're not so good at. But for 90% of my driving they're perfect. I think that sways are in my future.

acuradriver925

Hey thanks for the info guys, I'm thinking of saving for some f&f type 1's...sadly I saw some type 2's on craigs one day but they dissappeared so fast

Excelerate

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If you're interested in the FF type 1's I would recommend the TEIN Street Basis. They have a fair amount of ride height adjustment and are better quality.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-512848.aspx

Otherwise if you want Type 2's get our XLR8 ISC coilovers.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-528382.aspx

Jracer808

Go air runner rides great bro

weezy_nation

Just put on my new xlr8 isc coilovers and so far so good. love the ride quality. If your wanting to go with just the basic coilovers ive heard that others would have just saved an extra 200 bucks and gotten the higher quality for the dampening adjustment because the basic coilovers they purchased were to soft. but im fairly new at all this myself so thats just my thought.

02ACTcLean

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Coilovers. Spring shock combos never settle how you want them too. Coils are fully height adjustable. F&F's work well, they have great height adjustment, esp if you want to go really low. Not a fan of low end Teins (basic and SS), very little height adjustment. High end Tein line is amazing though. Ksport has great coils with a ton of damping adjustment. or you could always go air!

Stephen00TL

I'm goig to end up selling mine and getting the twin street advance or xlr8 coilovers. I don't car to slam the car but I want to be able to adjust the height of the car.

DomIzDope

What would produce a smoother and more comfortable ride? A coilover system or lowering springs. I'm looking to drop 3-5 Inches from stock. Also which is more cost effective?

Excelerate

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It depends on the coilover or lowering spring. That being said you will not be able to get a 5" drop. Even a 3" drop will require coilovers; the more you drop the more firm it is.

If you want maximum comfort and a 3" drop I'd recommend the TEIN Street Advance coilovers. Set the damping at full soft.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-525379.aspx

TunaTheFish

I have the Form/Function Type1s.
Bought it brand new.
At first, I can feel every small bump on the road but eventually wears out
Got the coilovers for 600 with shipping

It also depends on your budget

Form/Function Type2s has a 32-way Damping Set which allows you set your ride quality if you want them to be stiff or soft depending how you feel about your ride quality

Its at least 200-300$ more but if you want them used I suggest the black market
Some of them are on for sale right now so GLWB!

DoC-JoneS

+1 Dropped on Tein SA and VERY happy. Just remember slaming reduces ride quality, period. 1 finger in the front, almost tucking in the rear, no complaints about my ride here...

o0o0o0

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I had ff type 1 on my acura cl and the ride was harsh. I live in san francisco and we have bumpy roads and pot holes, along with the coilovers I was running 18's. As for the build quality I think they are crap, one of the shocks blew less than 1 year and 5k miles, although their warranty was fairly easy to deal with. replaced the part free because I was under warranty. I stay away from form/function coilovers

xakura21

I've heard some horror stories about F&F Type 1s. I've been looking at some Teins. http://www.ebay.com/itm/TEIN-STREET-...0933f2&vxp=mtr

I'm hoping to find some under $700, grab some Katana 18s & go to work by the end of the year.

3.2TLc

Hey Xakura21, check out the Black Market sub-forum and also post a "WTB". Ya may get lucky and find a used set at a good price. If ya got your mind set on what ya want.....the sooner ya round up the parts, the sooner you'll be able to enjoy it this summer. Don't wait until too late in the year, just GIT R DUN !!!!

03tLsNBP

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no problems with F&F Type 1s here. i only had to replace one because it seized due to my own negligence. the shock was still good though. it was 100 bucks to replace the shock body and lower mount because i was out of warranty.

DoC-JoneS

Tein's on our roads are pretty much money. Any harsher and you'll ruin your kidneys. Any softer and well you're still boating.