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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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I have been looking at coilovers for quite few months now, and I need some opinion from current coilovers users. I have look at Tein, Megan, D2, and the Function form. I have read few review but I can't seen to decide what to get. What would you guys for out of all theses?
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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This question is asked constantly and 99% of this forum will tell you to go with Tein SA.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Predatorbird
This question is asked constantly and 99% of this forum will tell you to go with Tein SA.
So, who's gonna install yours?

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Thank you
Dude, what are your goals?

different coils do different things.
you've read the reviews.
you have a brain.

Pick one that will accomplish your goals.


P.S. Here's a stumper.
What the fuck did people do when they didnt have reviews?! lol

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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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So, who's gonna install yours?
I have Teins going on my car as we speak. Not doing coils, something a lot less minor of a drop.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Tein Street Advance
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Lik justin said it all depends on your goals

If you want to be on the ground go with megan coilovers or function form to me those go the lowest I've done my research an I plan to get function an form.
If you want coilovers that give you a nice little drop with good handling go with the teins but I personally don't lik them cause they don't go as low as I would want to go.
Just keep searching you'll find somthing.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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also, with tiens(SP), they dont come with tophats.

so, you would have to transfer your old tophats over or buy new ones.
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Every single one you picked is garbage except tein...

TEIN
ISC
BC RACING
AMR
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EATSLEEPRACE
Every single one you picked is garbage except tein...

TEIN
ISC
BC RACING
AMR
This doesnt help.

please explain why they are garbage.
and why your new suggestions are better
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Butter type-s
I have been looking at coilovers for quite few months now, and I need some opinion from current coilovers users. I have look at Tein, Megan, D2, and the Function form. I have read few review but I can't seen to decide what to get. What would you guys for out of all theses?
What are you looking for in a suspension? Ride comfort, maximum lowering, damping adjustment, budget?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Excelerate
What are you looking for in a suspension? Ride comfort, maximum lowering, damping adjustment, budget?
exactly.

What are your goals?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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I'm looking for ride comfort in a budget of 900, as far as installation i will go it myself. I used to have an RSX type-s never installed lowering sprint but never a Coilover system on it and that's why I looking to install something more flexible the ability to low it or raise when I want to.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Butter type-s
I'm looking for ride comfort in a budget of 900, as far as installation i will go it myself. I used to have an RSX type-s never installed lowering sprint but never a Coilover system on it and that's why I looking to install something more flexible the ability to low it or raise when I want to.
If you want maximum ride comfort you want the TEIN SA or the XLR8 ISC coilovers Street/Comfort. The TEIN SA on the softest damping setting will be close to OE ride comfort; it will be the best setup for ride comfort. I've linked you to both below. Both are good in stock.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-525373.aspx

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-528347.aspx
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Liking the XLR8 ISC, and can't be the rebuild price of $65.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Butter, I have the ISC N'1's with the street comfort spring rates and love them. I don't have them set on full soft, but I did drive around on full soft for about a week to see what it feels like. It still is a little stiffer than stock as any aftermarket setup will be, but it is very close to the factory suspension feel as far as ride comfort. I highly recommend them! Price is excellent too!
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Thanks to all that came me their input and experience with their current suspension setup. Finally place my order today, few other priority came before I was able to invest in coilovers. I must say I read every reviews on the Tein SA and the ISC N1 and decided to get the ISC N1 and give them a try. It wasn't easy since it looks like 98 % of the member are running the Tein. Thank you all for all your feed back.
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