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Old Nov 8, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Coilovers?!

Looking to get some coilovers. At the moment I am on Tein drop springs. Love them but want to go lower. What are yall riding on and how much drop?
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Look around and see what people have. You'll see TEIN, Megans, H&R, F&F, etc. You'll have to pick what you want in a set of coils, not just buy what everyone else has.

Check out options from HeelToe and Excelerate Performance.
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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Check the black market on here for some used ones.
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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ISC coil overs is what I have with street/sport spring rates. Drop is lower than tein, but not as low as f&f. Ride is great and they have 32-way adjustability. Quality is excellent. I've been on them for roughly a year with about 15-18k on them with zero issues so far. If I didn't get these, I probably would have gone with bc's. But I couldn't be happier with my ISC's. Definitely worth every penny. Hit up XLR8 performance to purchase.
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by beastUA6
ISC coil overs is what I have with street/sport spring rates. Drop is lower than tein, but not as low as f&f. Ride is great and they have 32-way adjustability. Quality is excellent. I've been on them for roughly a year with about 15-18k on them with zero issues so far. If I didn't get these, I probably would have gone with bc's. But I couldn't be happier with my ISC's. Definitely worth every penny. Hit up XLR8 performance to purchase.


Check out our website for great pricing on coilovers of all kinds.

For your convenience, here's a link to the ISC coilovers!
XLR8 ISC Coilovers - Excelerate - HOA - Japanese Performance Specialist
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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After having used them for quite some time we really like the Street Flex from Tein. Although before recommending a specific coilover to someone we want to make sure we are checking off their requirements.

You say you want to be "lower than" Tein "drop springs." Tein offers two springs...Htech and Stech; which do you have? How low are you trying to make the car? Tucking the tire?
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Look around and see what people have. You'll see TEIN, Megans, H&R, F&F, etc. You'll have to pick what you want in a set of coils, not just buy what everyone else has.

Check out options from HeelToe and Excelerate Performance.
Thanks for this recommendation! I think there are probably dozens of posts both praising and damning everything out there. It can get confusing. Note that Heeltoe is able to give you free consultation on your suspension needs, as well. As a one-stop shop we offer all the popular stuff, but there is more than a brand name to consider when buying a kit.

949-295-1668

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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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car is on s techs.
my wife is wanting it as low as her former ford fusion which was very low but have the ability to raise it for road trips family outings, ect...
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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It sounds like you need air suspension
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 05:22 PM
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we have tossed that idea also.
but i have done several air setups on hondas and other vehicles allwith ups and downs (NO pun intended) but all were not daily drivers.
the TLis her DD. she will get on here and better explain what she is wanting.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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As he said I am looking to go as low as possible. Tossed the idea around on air but not sure it will be good with my driving style lol. I "drive" my cars. Raised on backroads hahaha. My Fusion was 1.5" from the ground with Steeda drop springs with a coil cut. Was total 3" drop. I want handling and function as well as having all the drop possible.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 07:25 PM
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^I do not have coilovers. But I have read a number of good things regarding the BC coilovers. Here is a thread discussing some things. There is also an "extreme low" option, as well different spring rates......

https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...pgrade-904886/


If you want more pics, PM the member, and they be able to forward the pics that were taken down!

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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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We really need to know what you want out of a coilover and what your budget is to properly decide on a coilover for you.
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