Suspension. What coil over system?
11-03-2008, 09:05 PM
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Suspension. What coil over system?
Just wanted to see what the overall opinion is on what coil system to use. I know the Tien one is popular but is it worth it? Any suggestions would be great.
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11-03-2008, 09:47 PM
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get the TEIN SS. They are expensive but you should get them for this expensive car. Shocks are great i got them a month ago
11-04-2008, 07:03 AM
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Personally I would go with either Tein or H&R. H&R has the best warranty and is known for high quality. If you need the ability to adjust damper, go with Tein.
Keep in mind the EDFC is bit more time consuming for the install, and the OE shock tower bar needs to be swapped out for an aftermarket. I would add that cost and purchase at the same time, to finish off the install nicely.
Personally I like the simplicity of the non-damper adjusting H&R kit. If I was going to seriously track the car I might have went with the Tein SS/EDFC. I would probably have bought a TSX though, if I was serious about tracking and mods, just my opinion.
If you search around here on AZ, you will find a plethora of threads on coilover kits.
Keep in mind the EDFC is bit more time consuming for the install, and the OE shock tower bar needs to be swapped out for an aftermarket. I would add that cost and purchase at the same time, to finish off the install nicely.
Personally I like the simplicity of the non-damper adjusting H&R kit. If I was going to seriously track the car I might have went with the Tein SS/EDFC. I would probably have bought a TSX though, if I was serious about tracking and mods, just my opinion.
If you search around here on AZ, you will find a plethora of threads on coilover kits.
11-04-2008, 08:57 AM
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Personally I would go with either Tein or H&R. H&R has the best warranty and is known for high quality. If you need the ability to adjust damper, go with Tein.
Keep in mind the EDFC is bit more time consuming for the install, and the OE shock tower bar needs to be swapped out for an aftermarket. I would add that cost and purchase at the same time, to finish off the install nicely.
Personally I like the simplicity of the non-damper adjusting H&R kit. If I was going to seriously track the car I might have went with the Tein SS/EDFC. I would probably have bought a TSX though, if I was serious about tracking and mods, just my opinion.
If you search around here on AZ, you will find a plethora of threads on coilover kits.
Keep in mind the EDFC is bit more time consuming for the install, and the OE shock tower bar needs to be swapped out for an aftermarket. I would add that cost and purchase at the same time, to finish off the install nicely.
Personally I like the simplicity of the non-damper adjusting H&R kit. If I was going to seriously track the car I might have went with the Tein SS/EDFC. I would probably have bought a TSX though, if I was serious about tracking and mods, just my opinion.
If you search around here on AZ, you will find a plethora of threads on coilover kits.
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11-04-2008, 09:34 AM
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I have the tein SS, do i need a shock tower bar thats aftermarket?
Tein SS w/ EDFC takes up too much area to use the OE bar, aftermarket bar is needed to allow space for the motors.
I'm dropped roughly 1.75" on H&R's coilover kit. No tire issues at all, but I do have the rear Ingall's camber kit and a pro alignment done. An alignment is needed any time you change ride height.
11-04-2008, 12:02 PM
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Personally I would go with either Tein or H&R. H&R has the best warranty and is known for high quality. If you need the ability to adjust damper, go with Tein.
Keep in mind the EDFC is bit more time consuming for the install, and the OE shock tower bar needs to be swapped out for an aftermarket. I would add that cost and purchase at the same time, to finish off the install nicely.
Personally I like the simplicity of the non-damper adjusting H&R kit. If I was going to seriously track the car I might have went with the Tein SS/EDFC. I would probably have bought a TSX though, if I was serious about tracking and mods, just my opinion.
If you search around here on AZ, you will find a plethora of threads on coilover kits.
Keep in mind the EDFC is bit more time consuming for the install, and the OE shock tower bar needs to be swapped out for an aftermarket. I would add that cost and purchase at the same time, to finish off the install nicely.
Personally I like the simplicity of the non-damper adjusting H&R kit. If I was going to seriously track the car I might have went with the Tein SS/EDFC. I would probably have bought a TSX though, if I was serious about tracking and mods, just my opinion.
If you search around here on AZ, you will find a plethora of threads on coilover kits.
Thanks for the insight makes alot of sense and is something to think about.
T.J.
11-04-2008, 12:03 PM
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11-04-2008, 12:38 PM
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I thought about the Megan's, but my end conclusion/opinion is:
- Mark up, some Taiwan/Chinese manufacture makes the kit, marks up cost. Megan marks up their cost, then a ton of other resellers are selling the kit for a very competitive cost with their mark up. If all parties are making money, the kit must not have cost much much to make, yet the kit has many options and extra's. They also put some effort into making the kit look appealing.
- I've also noticed there is no lower bushing, just solid metal. Also no upper coil rubber mount, just metal to metal, coil to mount plate.
Not saying it's a bad kit at all, but I liked what the Tein and H&R brands offered a little better.
- Mark up, some Taiwan/Chinese manufacture makes the kit, marks up cost. Megan marks up their cost, then a ton of other resellers are selling the kit for a very competitive cost with their mark up. If all parties are making money, the kit must not have cost much much to make, yet the kit has many options and extra's. They also put some effort into making the kit look appealing.
- I've also noticed there is no lower bushing, just solid metal. Also no upper coil rubber mount, just metal to metal, coil to mount plate.
Not saying it's a bad kit at all, but I liked what the Tein and H&R brands offered a little better.
11-04-2008, 12:44 PM
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11-04-2008, 12:50 PM
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I thought about the Megan's, but my end conclusion/opinion is:
- Mark up, some Taiwan/Chinese manufacture makes the kit, marks up cost. Megan marks up their cost, then a ton of other resellers are selling the kit for a very competitive cost with their mark up. If all parties are making money, the kit must not have cost much much to make, yet the kit has many options and extra's. They also put some effort into making the kit look appealing.
- I've also noticed there is no lower bushing, just solid metal. Also no upper coil rubber mount, just metal to metal, coil to mount plate.
Not saying it's a bad kit at all, but I liked what the Tein and H&R brands offered a little better.
- Mark up, some Taiwan/Chinese manufacture makes the kit, marks up cost. Megan marks up their cost, then a ton of other resellers are selling the kit for a very competitive cost with their mark up. If all parties are making money, the kit must not have cost much much to make, yet the kit has many options and extra's. They also put some effort into making the kit look appealing.
- I've also noticed there is no lower bushing, just solid metal. Also no upper coil rubber mount, just metal to metal, coil to mount plate.
Not saying it's a bad kit at all, but I liked what the Tein and H&R brands offered a little better.
These are very good observations. In fact, I did not realize this. However, after extensive research I could not find any major noise issues from these units. Although it's obvious that rubber might help reduce friction from metal on metal rubbing, it also breaks down after time.
11-04-2008, 09:34 PM
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If any of you are worried about the strut bar issue, order the richie v6 tein edfc friendly bar, which is currently in production and accepting deposits
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