i want my celi to be as low as possible what brand of coil overs would be the best for that?
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Not saying they are best performance coils out there, but I'm on D2's and my car is slammed (possibly the lowest static 6gc?). And the rediculous part is they go lower... Lots of options for adjustment, and replacement struts are in stock and only like $125.. I'm satisfied.
And honestly, the car handles great and isn't uncomfortable to me at all, which I've heard people say about d2's or coilovers of the sort.
This post has been edited by mak5603: Apr 24, 2012 - 5:27 PM
And honestly, the car handles great and isn't uncomfortable to me at all, which I've heard people say about d2's or coilovers of the sort.
This post has been edited by mak5603: Apr 24, 2012 - 5:27 PM
2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 12014 Toyota Rav4 XLE
I think Megan's drop 3". I think mak's is the lowest I've seen though.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Megans are really good too IMO
This post has been edited by diegohiga: Apr 24, 2012 - 4:31 PM
This post has been edited by diegohiga: Apr 24, 2012 - 4:31 PM
i have Megans they drop about almost 4" i assume because im somewhere around 3.5" with a bit more adjustments i can do. BCs i think are better made Megans in my opinons. they drop pretty low too.
basically most of these parts came from the taiwan/china partsbin its really up to you to read reviews even from other forums. again im talking about budget coilovers, there are really expensive ones too.
basically most of these parts came from the taiwan/china partsbin its really up to you to read reviews even from other forums. again im talking about budget coilovers, there are really expensive ones too.
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what size/width and offset are your wheels?
QUOTE (diegohiga @ Apr 24, 2012 - 5:30 PM) 
>Megans are really good too IMO
what size/width and offset are your wheels?
Megans can slam just as much as mak's car
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
I'm also looking for coilovers for my 95 ST, gunna go with the megan super streets, does anyone know if the GT/GTS coilovers will fit on the st? cuz thats all i can find on ebay,,
AT200, ST204, and non Super Strut ST202 are the same if I recall correctly.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
can someone recommend a decently priced, reliable brand? im only looking to drop an inch, 1 half at the most
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If I were buying coil overs I'd be getting the Tein or Tanabe set.
QUOTE (specter1001 @ Apr 26, 2012 - 11:41 PM)
>can someone recommend a decently priced, reliable brand? im only looking to drop an inch, 1 half at the most
If I were buying coil overs I'd be getting the Tein or Tanabe set.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Teins SS
Brand is reliable
Price is up to you to decide
QUOTE (specter1001 @ Apr 27, 2012 - 2:41 PM)
>can someone recommend a decently priced, reliable brand? im only looking to drop an inch, 1 half at the most
Teins SS
Brand is reliable
Price is up to you to decide
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Oddly enough the Tein and Tanabe, both being made in Japan, are cheaper than some of the sets made in Taiwan... Only thing I didn't like about the Tein was that it only drops 1.2" in the rear. Why I plan on Tanabe, drop 2.5" in front and 2" in rear. That and they were a little stiffer than the Tein. Shame, because I love the Tein lowering springs I have now.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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tanabe are non adjustabe coilovers. I mean that you can change the dampening force on it. So the stiffness/ ride quality is always set to factory, just like our normal shocks, which is pretty lame for a coilover.
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 27, 2012 - 1:04 AM)
>Oddly enough the Tein and Tanabe, both being made in Japan, are cheaper than some of the sets made in Taiwan... Only thing I didn't like about the Tein was that it only drops 1.2" in the rear. Why I plan on Tanabe, drop 2.5" in front and 2" in rear. That and they were a little stiffer than the Tein. Shame, because I love the Tein lowering springs I have now.
tanabe are non adjustabe coilovers. I mean that you can change the dampening force on it. So the stiffness/ ride quality is always set to factory, just like our normal shocks, which is pretty lame for a coilover.
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that is kinda true, TEIN Basic and SS are scraps of metal. D2 Ksport Megan BC, are all better than those Tein low end coilover models and you still have to reuse the oem stuff on the TEINs.
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 27, 2012 - 4:04 PM)
>Oddly enough the Tein and Tanabe, both being made in Japan, are cheaper than some of the sets made in Taiwan... Only thing I didn't like about the Tein was that it only drops 1.2" in the rear. Why I plan on Tanabe, drop 2.5" in front and 2" in rear. That and they were a little stiffer than the Tein. Shame, because I love the Tein lowering springs I have now.
that is kinda true, TEIN Basic and SS are scraps of metal. D2 Ksport Megan BC, are all better than those Tein low end coilover models and you still have to reuse the oem stuff on the TEINs.
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Not to mention, from what I hear, obtaining a replacement strut from TEIN is way harder than from say, D2 or Megan. And you will blow struts..
QUOTE (trdproven @ Apr 27, 2012 - 3:05 AM)
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that is kinda true, TEIN Basic and SS are scraps of metal. D2 Ksport Megan BC, are all better than those Tein low end coilover models and you still have to reuse the oem stuff on the TEINs.
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 27, 2012 - 4:04 PM)
>Oddly enough the Tein and Tanabe, both being made in Japan, are cheaper than some of the sets made in Taiwan... Only thing I didn't like about the Tein was that it only drops 1.2" in the rear. Why I plan on Tanabe, drop 2.5" in front and 2" in rear. That and they were a little stiffer than the Tein. Shame, because I love the Tein lowering springs I have now.
that is kinda true, TEIN Basic and SS are scraps of metal. D2 Ksport Megan BC, are all better than those Tein low end coilover models and you still have to reuse the oem stuff on the TEINs.
Not to mention, from what I hear, obtaining a replacement strut from TEIN is way harder than from say, D2 or Megan. And you will blow struts..
2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 12014 Toyota Rav4 XLE
Tein and Tanabe are more reputable brands and are made in Japan, and everywhere I have seen they cost more than BC/Megan/D2/Ksport, and they don't include damping adjustment/pillowball mounts/camber plates. But the Tein and Tanabe actually bolt up properly (don't have the backwards brake line bracket like the others).
Comparing these Japan and Taiwan coilovers is the same thing as comparing Honda/Toyota to Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia/Hyundai you get more features for a cheaper price, but its still a Kia/Hyundai.
Comparing these Japan and Taiwan coilovers is the same thing as comparing Honda/Toyota to Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia/Hyundai you get more features for a cheaper price, but its still a Kia/Hyundai.
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I'll take a Genesis over a Toyota or Honda.
QUOTE (Promasta @ Apr 27, 2012 - 9:14 AM)
>Tein and Tanabe are more reputable brands and are made in Japan, and everywhere I have seen they cost more than BC/Megan/D2/Ksport, and they don't include damping adjustment/pillowball mounts/camber plates. But the Tein and Tanabe actually bolt up properly (don't have the backwards brake line bracket like the others).
Comparing these Japan and Taiwan coilovers is the same thing as comparing Honda/Toyota to Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia/Hyundai you get more features for a cheaper price, but its still a Kia/Hyundai.
Comparing these Japan and Taiwan coilovers is the same thing as comparing Honda/Toyota to Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia/Hyundai you get more features for a cheaper price, but its still a Kia/Hyundai.
I'll take a Genesis over a Toyota or Honda.
2006 BMW 330i - 6 Speed - Dinan Stage 12014 Toyota Rav4 XLE
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I'd be fine with that. Then again 8 kgf/mm on front and 6 kgf/mm on rear would get annoying after awhile for street use I'd imagine.
Got to looking again and the Tein were more than Tanabe, D2, Megan, XYZ, and KSport. Some of the KSport and the D2 were little more than Tanabe. Then Megan, XYZ, and lower KSport in the $1,000 or less range. Of course this was off of Andy's Auto Sport, they're a little overpriced but they make it easy to see what's available for a car.
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Hyundai is actually pretty good now. Have been since mid 2000's. Kia on the other hand, still just terrible.
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 27, 2012 - 3:03 AM)
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tanabe are non adjustabe coilovers. I mean that you can change the dampening force on it. So the stiffness/ ride quality is always set to factory, just like our normal shocks, which is pretty lame for a coilover.
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 27, 2012 - 1:04 AM)
>Oddly enough the Tein and Tanabe, both being made in Japan, are cheaper than some of the sets made in Taiwan... Only thing I didn't like about the Tein was that it only drops 1.2" in the rear. Why I plan on Tanabe, drop 2.5" in front and 2" in rear. That and they were a little stiffer than the Tein. Shame, because I love the Tein lowering springs I have now.
tanabe are non adjustabe coilovers. I mean that you can change the dampening force on it. So the stiffness/ ride quality is always set to factory, just like our normal shocks, which is pretty lame for a coilover.
I'd be fine with that. Then again 8 kgf/mm on front and 6 kgf/mm on rear would get annoying after awhile for street use I'd imagine.
Got to looking again and the Tein were more than Tanabe, D2, Megan, XYZ, and KSport. Some of the KSport and the D2 were little more than Tanabe. Then Megan, XYZ, and lower KSport in the $1,000 or less range. Of course this was off of Andy's Auto Sport, they're a little overpriced but they make it easy to see what's available for a car.
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QUOTE (mak5603 @ Apr 27, 2012 - 11:17 AM)
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I'll take a Genesis over a Toyota or Honda.
QUOTE (Promasta @ Apr 27, 2012 - 9:14 AM)
>Tein and Tanabe are more reputable brands and are made in Japan, and everywhere I have seen they cost more than BC/Megan/D2/Ksport, and they don't include damping adjustment/pillowball mounts/camber plates. But the Tein and Tanabe actually bolt up properly (don't have the backwards brake line bracket like the others).
Comparing these Japan and Taiwan coilovers is the same thing as comparing Honda/Toyota to Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia/Hyundai you get more features for a cheaper price, but its still a Kia/Hyundai.
Comparing these Japan and Taiwan coilovers is the same thing as comparing Honda/Toyota to Kia/Hyundai. With the Kia/Hyundai you get more features for a cheaper price, but its still a Kia/Hyundai.
I'll take a Genesis over a Toyota or Honda.
Hyundai is actually pretty good now. Have been since mid 2000's. Kia on the other hand, still just terrible.
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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wtf?
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 27, 2012 - 8:03 PM)
>tanabe are non adjustabe coilovers. I mean that you can change the dampening force on it. So the stiffness/ ride quality is always set to factory, just like our normal shocks, which is pretty lame for a coilover.
wtf?
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what size/width and offset are your wheels?
QUOTE (diegohiga @ Apr 24, 2012 - 5:30 PM)
>Megans are really good too IMO
what size/width and offset are your wheels?