FrankWhizzite

what are the more popular coilovers used for this car? i recently installed tein springs and discovered that i need to replace the struts, plus im just not really feeling the drop i got. should i spend the money on oem struts and another set of springs? or just switch to coilovers? how is the ride quality of coiloers compared to lowering springs? all help is appreciated. thank you...

Rockstar21

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if you're not liking the height of the springs, replacing the struts will not help your cause.

coilovers are adjustable, and you can set them to your liking.
there are several reputable companies to buy coilovers from including Tein.

if you buy a set with dampening control, you can easily adjust comfort.

fsttyms1

Not true. If you buy the koni yellow sp3? they have 5 adjustable perches for height adjustment. Best shock made

FrankWhizzite

my struts are shot, they need replacement, im just trying to figure out if its more worth it to spend the money on coilovers, or buy new struts, and a different set of springs

03tLsNBP

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how low do you want to go?

mugenspire

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Yea it honestly all depends on what you want. Personally, i think coilovers are the best way to go. You have the option of adjusting the height plus with springs its a set height so you cant adjust the height. With coilovers though the ride quality depends on the brand. A good number of people get function&form coilovers because of the price and quality and adjustability. They give you a wide range of adjustability, have good ride quality and are affordable. Although im biased because i have a set of them id recommend coilovers either way.

fsttyms1

If you buy the Koni yellow sp3 shocks you wont have to buy new springs, the Konis have adjustable perches to adjust the ride height even further.

fsttyms1

And where he lives (as other members have found out and posted about) the salt and sand from winter use can take a toll on the coilovers making them impossible to adjust after a short time Its one of the reasons i wont run them where i live. Its happened to mine in the past.

Rockstar21

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you're right but op was referring to buying new OEM shocks...

i should have specified.

FrankWhizzite

i dont want the car slammed, just want to eliminate some wheel gap and even it out, i have 18's on and i live in NY most roads are shitty and during the winter, the amount of salt is unreal

mugenspire

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Youre right, i completely overlooked his location when i posted that. Plus he said he just wanted to eliminate wheel gap and not be slammed so hes probably better off going the other way. Was just putting in my two cents

99TLAcura

Coilovers. I got f&f and I love them

FrankWhizzite

also, is the installation easy? literally just a replacement of the strut setup?

03tLsNBP

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yeah it is very easy. spray all bolts/nuts down with PB blaster. itll save you a lot of headache.

mugenspire

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https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-100/diy-lowering-dropping-your-tl-623631/

there you are my friend

FrankWhizzite

thanx for the help peoples!!! im glad the TL family shows love!!!

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

The new TEIN Street Basis is a great street coilover. They offer ride height adjustment, firmer but not stiff ride quality, and a 1 year warranty.

Neejay

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and FYI, the SP3's are discontinued.

FrankWhizzite

are coilovers a lot more fragile than oem?

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

I would say yes they are. But only because they are easier to bottom out thus risking blowing out the shock. Stock shocks have a lot of suspension travel and can take quite a beating.