View Poll Results: What is the best coilover system for under $1100?
Tanabe Sustec SOC2
4
7.41%
Tein Basics
31
57.41%
Ksport Kontrol Pro
2
3.70%
Blitz TR-1
1
1.85%
Just get Tokico D-Spec Shocks and a Good Spring
10
18.52%
I know another kit you can get that is better than those for under $1100
6
11.11%
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Which coilover system for under $1100 ?
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I've seen that thread 100 times.
As far as what im sticking too, ill be getting some stillen sways and installing it myself. Unless I find an installer who does it for a spectacular price, which I doubt.
As far as coilovers, im going with Tein Basics. Im debating whether Its worth installing it myself though.
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As far as what im sticking too, ill be getting some stillen sways and installing it myself. Unless I find an installer who does it for a spectacular price, which I doubt.
As far as coilovers, im going with Tein Basics. Im debating whether Its worth installing it myself though.
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
I've seen that thread 100 times.
As far as what im sticking too, ill be getting some stillen sways and installing it myself. Unless I find an installer who does it for a spectacular price, which I doubt.
As far as coilovers, im going with Tein Basics. Im debating whether Its worth installing it myself though.
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As far as what im sticking too, ill be getting some stillen sways and installing it myself. Unless I find an installer who does it for a spectacular price, which I doubt.
As far as coilovers, im going with Tein Basics. Im debating whether Its worth installing it myself though.
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Did you purchase your Tein Basics already?? I'm going to buy some soon let me know if you are ready to pay to see if we can get a lower price on them! PM ME!
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bc= bor chuan racing...they manufacture megans coilovers...apexi's and many others...
bc racing BR series... 53mm shocks, pillowball mounts, 30 way adjustable, 1 year warranty...after the 1 year $95 gets you a new coilover if they blow out!
They are on the level of tein flex etc... 929 shipped in stock
bc racing BR series... 53mm shocks, pillowball mounts, 30 way adjustable, 1 year warranty...after the 1 year $95 gets you a new coilover if they blow out!
They are on the level of tein flex etc... 929 shipped in stock
Originally Posted by skaterbasist
I've seen that thread 100 times.
As far as what im sticking too, ill be getting some stillen sways and installing it myself. Unless I find an installer who does it for a spectacular price, which I doubt.
As far as coilovers, im going with Tein Basics. Im debating whether Its worth installing it myself though.
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As far as what im sticking too, ill be getting some stillen sways and installing it myself. Unless I find an installer who does it for a spectacular price, which I doubt.
As far as coilovers, im going with Tein Basics. Im debating whether Its worth installing it myself though.
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Originally Posted by izmir41500
it's easy if you have the right tools. i couldnt break the bolts loose 
but i had everything else.
have you seen this thread: https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-suspension/65190-g35-350z-aftermarket-coilover-springs-shocks-spec-s-w-updates.html
there's a ton of info in there.
I was thinkin about the stance then I read:
Stance coilovers (Monotube, true coilover in rear, 15 way adjustable dampning, full height adjustable
Spring rates 672/280*
*since rear springs are run on coilover body, they leverage more spring power to the rear wheel. To get the same spring power to the rear wheel as a 280lbs spring in the OEM location you would have to use a 448lbs spring.
CAUTION: Really good owner review's exist and at $1150 shipped they are a excellent value. But a number of owner's are experiencing issues with the lower shock mount bushing not being designed to carry the loads being asked of it since the oem setup was not designed to have the springs with the shocks. A new sperical bushing fix has been talked about, but hasn't been produced yet. One could alway's convert to a 448lbs spring setup in the oem location and avoid the whole issue.
but i had everything else.
have you seen this thread: https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-suspension/65190-g35-350z-aftermarket-coilover-springs-shocks-spec-s-w-updates.html
there's a ton of info in there.
I was thinkin about the stance then I read:
Stance coilovers (Monotube, true coilover in rear, 15 way adjustable dampning, full height adjustable
Spring rates 672/280*
*since rear springs are run on coilover body, they leverage more spring power to the rear wheel. To get the same spring power to the rear wheel as a 280lbs spring in the OEM location you would have to use a 448lbs spring.
CAUTION: Really good owner review's exist and at $1150 shipped they are a excellent value. But a number of owner's are experiencing issues with the lower shock mount bushing not being designed to carry the loads being asked of it since the oem setup was not designed to have the springs with the shocks. A new sperical bushing fix has been talked about, but hasn't been produced yet. One could alway's convert to a 448lbs spring setup in the oem location and avoid the whole issue.
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Originally Posted by Concealed StrateG35
how much does it normally cost to install coilovers ?
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
Anywhere from 150 to as much as 300. It varies depending on how much an hour they charge, and how fast, or slow they do it.
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i'd expect to pay anywhere from 250-350 for coilovers. but come to sd and you'll get a deal.
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
VERY few shops will charge 150 to install coilovers. hell, most shops charge 150-225 just for springs! avg is 175...
i'd expect to pay anywhere from 250-350 for coilovers. but come to sd and you'll get a deal.
i'd expect to pay anywhere from 250-350 for coilovers. but come to sd and you'll get a deal.
The gas that I will spend on driving down there and back alone will be like $300 haha
Originally Posted by Concealed StrateG35
The gas that I will spend on driving down there and back alone will be like $300 haha
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
not you! skaterbasist! 
hahaha i was about to say, maaan that would be the story of the year " I travelled 1500 miles to get a "hooked up" deal on the install of my coilovers" haha