DeathMetal

iTrader: (2)

Sooooo looks as though the A-Spec suspension is no longer available (save Heel Toe, but dat cost...) leaving me wondering what next best is going to be for a mild drop?

I'm seeing beaming reviews for the Tein SA's, but I've not heard of a direction comparison from someone who handles shit road conditions or is coming from A-Spec. Thoughts?

jo-nathanpham

First thought that comes to mind would be Koni Yellows, paired with either stock, A-Spec, or lowering springs.

Unfortunately, I've never been in a TL with A-Spec suspension so I can't give a fair comparison. I do have Tein Street Advance with Type S top hats, and it's alright... A little firmer than when I had stock shocks and H&R Sport springs, and a little harsh on Texas streets. I'm thinking of raising my car to a more mild height in hopes of better ride quality, but been too lazy to do it and see if it helps.

Best of luck on your search! Hopefully some newly-discovered A-Spec suspension kits will come up for cheap soon!

ExcelerateRep

The TEIN SB and SA are great for a small to mild drop. They will be stiffer than stock shocks and springs or even the ASPEC kit as they are more rigid by design. That being said, they drive great and your handling will be noticeably tighter. If you want maximum comfort, go with a spring and shock combo. :twocents:

The Koni Yellow is a performance oriented shock. You might want to try the Koni Orange and some Eibach springs. I think this would be a great balance of a mild drop and comfortable ride.

Koni Orange:
Koni Shock - STR T Series - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!

Eibach Springs:
Eibach Pro Kit Springs - Excelerate Performance - Japanese and European Performance Specialists!!

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

isn't the Tein FLEX best of both worlds?

ExcelerateRep

^The Street Flex do offer full damping adjustment, as well as independent ride height and preload adjustment so you can really dial them in. I would definitely recommend these to people who want complete control over ride quality. Keep in mind it is still going to be a more rigid setup than a spring and shock combo, simply because it's a coilover.

It really depends on your budget and needs. If you want the most comfortable setup possible, I think springs and shocks would be best.

DeathMetal

iTrader: (2)

Thank-you, really apprciate the recommendations. Two additional questions:

(1) With comfort being the priority, and wanting an A-Spec equivalent drop, is that THE best choice?

(2) The Eibachs are only a 1" drop, correct?

6spd-GERCO

Lower spring rates are your friend, I have ASPEC suspension and it was a noticeable change over stock. I would be mindful of your top hat material as well, you want something softer here. The TEIN FLEX with the pillow ball upper mounts will not help your ride quality. I think H.tech springs with a stock or koni shock and base top hats would be nice for comfort with a small drop. Coilovers have much higher spring rates so comfort goes out the window.

N1h1l1ty

Base top-hats will be highest level of comfort, followed by Type S top hats with their significantly firmer bushing (has a metal insert) design, followed by any suspension with pillowball hats like the FLEX or BCs.

I have Tein SAs with Type S top hats and honestly, even being pretty much maxed the car still rides fairly soft, even on pretty terrible Toronto streets. This is of course fairly variable depending on what your perception of "Soft" is.