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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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what suspension to get?

im new into cars and want to get suspension for my 04 coupe and not sure what to get. im just looking to get something that will be comfortable for daily driving on hawaii's ****ty *** roads. was looking to either getting silk road, tein flex, or tein comfort. looking to spend 1-1.8k new or used thanks
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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why not just stick with stock. Stock will be the most confortable.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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DEF. do not go with tein flex its very stiff, also i have heard that the Tein copmperts are pretty bumpy.
I had the Tein basic coilovers and i loved them i though they rode very smooth. you can find them used for around $500-650, new for $750-800.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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i know stock would be best but i want to drop my car. i wanted suspension that is dampening and height adjustable
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SevenStars
i know stock would be best but i want to drop my car. i wanted suspension that is dampening and height adjustable
Dampening and height adjustable?
What is your price range?

Once you have that noted
that will narrow your choices
immensely
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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tein CS would be the best choice. Since ur price range is 1000-1800.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Everyone on here loves Tein.... actually am REALLY happy with my BC Racing coilovers. If I set the dampending to full soft, they ride the same as the stock sport suspension, if not slightly softer. you can crank them up to back breaking levels if you want (30 way adjustable).

Plus, since you're dropping your car you're going to need camber kits. BC Racing coilovers will only cost you ~$1000 so you can spend the extra money saved from NOT getting Tein CS on the camber kits...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Everyone on here loves Tein.... actually am REALLY happy with my BC Racing coilovers. If I set the dampending to full soft, they ride the same as the stock sport suspension, if not slightly softer. you can crank them up to back breaking levels if you want (30 way adjustable).

Plus, since you're dropping your car you're going to need camber kits. BC Racing coilovers will only cost you ~$1000 so you can spend the extra money saved from NOT getting Tein CS on the camber kits...
agree with this as well. My BCs on their softest setting are probably as soft or softer than stock 05 and up G35 stock suspension.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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oh okay thanks for the help, so what camber kit would u guys suggest me to get?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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SPC with toe bolts for the rear...

Fronts are up to you and your budget. evo 350 and SPL are known to be the best front camber kits. But they are also pricey $520+. Some people get the Cusco, SPC or Ichiba front sets and they are perfectly happy with them. Keep in mind, the less expensive sets only allow for ~+0.5 degrees of camber correction. For most people this is enough to get you back "in spec." If you slam the car, it most likely won't quite get there.

I personally spent the money and went for the SPLs so that I could have more positive camber adjustment to get more even tire wear (I drive 80 miles a day).
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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i know i am in the minority but i hate tein. ive had cs and flex and hated both. i currently have kw and they are fantastic. if you want comfort go for bilstein pss9. go german!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Klubbheads
tein CS would be the best choice. Since ur price range is 1000-1800.
they are more than that arent they?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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they are more than that arent they?
thats right. I just checked the pricing they are close to 2k. I thought they were $1500 for some reason.
 
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