What the best suspension setup for an 02 acura tl-s (I know tein ss is the best but just cant spend my money on it right now)

Something that doesnt cost much and is decent.
I want something that i can adjust up and down from time 2 time.

Or if someone has a decent suspension setup forsale lmk thanks

 

then why not get the basics??

who ever said tein ss is the best...

its what you prefer...

stiff.. soft... in between.. so so... etc etc..

 

It's almost 100% preference as to what is best. It completely depends on:
- how much of a drop you want
- what kind of ride quality you want (close to OEM or stiffer)
- how much you want to spend ($700-1500)
- what kind of application (purely street, track days)

The most common coilover setup I've seen members using is the Tein SS system;
however, some have said (including jjashaa) that the basics will do just fine.
I've also seen members using various other brands that for some reason escape
me at the moment. I think...(comptech, skunk2, H&R make coilover setups for our cars)

 

i know what i want im just asking what would ya perfer(ya opinion). Thank for the help ne ways

 

Ok... So what is it... Stiff?? Soft??? Haha haven't told us what your looking for.. Oem like ride or what.. Cuz we can all start posting different coilovers that are available.. Then let's say you pick the ksports.. Then it's too stiff.. So we need to know what you're looking for.

Werd?

 

jjashaa what are you running?

 

imaginary coilover with no height adjustment.... lol


Eibach prokits

 

not to soft, not to stiff so im guessing in between

 

Tein basic is good.. the tanabe coilovers are around there...

Apexi WS coilovers are if you can find some...

 

haha thanks for the help man

 

if not... Then get the bilstein shocks with the ground control coilover sleeves.... Or try searching up some coilivers that fit the 98-02 accordv6... I know somebod here has the NEX coilovers.. Don't know how they ride.. I think the megan coilover are good.. Comes with 32 dampening adjustment so it'll be easier to find what stiff/soft you're looking for

 

what size wheel do you have you look low like almost tucking

 

prokits with stock shocks..

runnig 19x8.5 +46

tires are 245/45/19.. yea.. beefy tires from previous owner.. but they were to good to just throw away..

 

just get some tiens springs and tokico blues

 

H&R are better springs if you go just spring route

 

plus.. OP wants to be able to change height time by time..

 

I'd advise holding off / saving up for Tein SS.

I've had the Tein SS for quite awhile, and have loved them since day 1. As the 'super street' name implies, the adjustability range is suited for street and light track use.

Suspension is a function of available grip, so your tire choice plays a huge role in how the car behaves/feels. The SS's adjustability range allows for well compensation to all sorts of tires (I've ran Yoko AVS100, Federal 595, Pirelli P Zero Nero, and currently on Hankook RS2's).

Comfortable. Sporty. Excellent.

ps: Tein recommended spec is a great starting point (or finishing point) for suspension setting.

 

well.. the op wouldn't have to spend that much more.. he's lookin for something not too stiff or not too soft.. basics would be like.. right in between. would be pretty close to what the OP is looking for..

 

I have Tanabe NF210 and Tokico Blue. They work fine. Adjusting coilovers isn't like pressing a button on an air ride system. How often are you really going to adjust them?

 

Nah not often, just whenever i go outta town. lmk thanks

 

Exactly, people think and say they are great because you can "change" the height. Adjusting them isnt easy, It takes a good bit of time getting them all the same, and you need an alignment after doing so every time.

 

just got some tokico illumina shocks and ground control coilover from a friend for $400 bucks altogether. thanks for the help ya!

 

pretty good DEAL! the GC sleeves go for like.. $320 ish i think...

maybe upgrade your shocks when they go..

 

yeah maybe or just switch to tein. My homeboi just put tein ss on his ride.

 

alrite planning to switch out suspension. Do ya know if NEX coilovers are any good? plainng to sell the suspension i just got to my little brother.

 

anybody ever been thru them??

 

OP, where about in Texas are you?
Roads in Houston and Dallas are relatively flat with some bad roads here and there... Roads in San Anton and Austin are kinda crappy, but doable...

I got the Tein SS Coilovers and haven't been disappointed in the ride, yet... I have made a few adjustments thus far, and will prolly make another (to lower the front a bit more). I think this is best set-up as I can adjust the ride height and dampening... I think you will be pleased with the Tein SS Coilovers...

 

Like I said in post 18...

Spend less with decent ride that's not too stiff or soft... Basics in my opinion... Rode in some cars with them and they ride perfect if you ask me...

 

i got ground controls with tokico illuminas runs smooth!

 

no but its something you can do without breaking a sweat.. 20 minutes tops

 

The best bang for the buck coilover is the TEIN Basic. It is suited for a daily driver and it performs well. The build quality on TEIN is far superior to most other companies with less of a price tag.

 

Why dont you consider getting some koni yellows they dont even compare the tokiko blues or even the illuminas. They offer a lifetime warrenty and can take a pretty high sping rate and a aggresive drop. They can also be rebuilt to custom specs.

Then get the gc sleves with either the standard rates or custom rates and the top hats if you want to drop it low for the extra shock travel. This set up is very well known and has got tons of great reviews.
This is what I plan to get for the tl ive ran it on all my cars for a long as i can remember and have never been disapointed with it.