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Old 07-05-2008, 04:28 PM
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Which coilovers for my price range?

Essentially I'm looking to get noticeably better handling and performance (adjustable and reliable) over the stock and I'm looking to spend somewhere between 1000-2000. To help narrow down even more I do mainly street driving.

There are a lot of choices it seems. How does one choose which one is the best?
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 04:31 PM
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Best bang for the buck right now are the BC Racing coilovers. They run right around $1k. If you want it to ride similar to stock but have better handling performance then i'd go with Tein CS.
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Can't go wrong with KW V2 or V3. Exceptional quality, German made, I've been more than happy with mine.

Should run you about 1400-2000 depending on which variant you get.
 
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bc racing ftw
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 05:01 PM
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Nice the Tein CS seems cool. What are your thoughts on the Standard HKS Hypermax III? It seems like it supposedly offers the same deal?
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SalvadorRuizJr
Essentially I'm looking to get noticeably better handling and performance (adjustable and reliable) over the stock and I'm looking to spend somewhere between 1000-2000. To help narrow down even more I do mainly street driving.

There are a lot of choices it seems. How does one choose which one is the best?

Key phrases, "notieable better handling".

That kills anything with less then 448lbs spring rates in the front, Tein CS and Bilstein Pss9 included (even though the Pss9 has a really aggressive control range on the damping, given my conversation's with Tein about CS valving, no way that product come's close). And just because you can make the dampning stiff, doesn't guarantee mean handling and performance is better. No you don't need sky high spring rates, not based on what you want. But those same wants mean you should be steered to a product that does have a certain capacity spring rate wise and has exceptional valving.

IMO, based what you want, I'd pick Cusco Zero2 or HKS III over Bc Racing or Stance. Just to say it, I would pick Kw V2 over Bc Racing, even though it's use of progressive rear springs is a minus on the performace side and I do not care for Twin tube based products.
 
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id say go with the tein basics. since you will most likely need front and rear camber kits, everything should fall within the range youve given yourself.
 
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tein basics ftw
 
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Originally Posted by SalvadorRuizJr
Nice the Tein CS seems cool. What are your thoughts on the Standard HKS Hypermax III? It seems like it supposedly offers the same deal?
yup, the hypermax III's are in your price range and should def. be on your short list. The quality and range of adjustability are at the top.
 
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
Key phrases, "notieable better handling".

That kills anything with less then 448lbs spring rates in the front, Tein CS and Bilstein Pss9 included (even though the Pss9 has a really aggressive control range on the damping, given my conversation's with Tein about CS valving, no way that product come's close). And just because you can make the dampning stiff, doesn't guarantee mean handling and performance is better. No you don't need sky high spring rates, not based on what you want. But those same wants mean you should be steered to a product that does have a certain capacity spring rate wise and has exceptional valving.

IMO, based what you want, I'd pick Cusco Zero2 or HKS III over Bc Racing or Stance. Just to say it, I would pick Kw V2 over Bc Racing, even though it's use of progressive rear springs is a minus on the performace side and I do not care for Twin tube based products.
Ahh thanks for clarifying the spring rates I might be after. You think the Tein Flex would be good? I couldn't find info on the HKS Hypermax III spring rates (for standard and sports).
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:30 PM
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Are you tracking your car regularly? BC Racing for sure for the money.
 
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got the money, Zeals ftw
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:35 PM
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After getting my car corner balanced BC racing coils are just amazing. 15 clicks in a rough canyon road perfect. In a smooth track conditions 20-25 clicks should be perfect. Race tires and set the bitch up to full stiff and start tearing **** up.
 
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yes BC racing FTW!
 


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