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Old 12-18-2008, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Wouldn't you need camber kits with coilovers also?

You can adjust the firmness with just springs if you go with Konis or Tokico d-specs or similar.

Each time you change the ride height on coilovers you have to get another alignment.

IMHO, the real advantage of coilovers is the ability to run a much wider range of spring rates that are not typically available with aftermarket springs. But to me, it doesn't matter as those rates are typically pretty friggen' stiff (for racing applications)
Yes you probably would depending on where you have your ride height set...but once you have gone that far camber kits are a small price to pay when compared to the cost of the coilovers.

Furthermore I think it is a good idea add a camber kit anytime you make changes to the suspension that alter the geometry of the vehicle.
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nchima
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Yea, after I thought it out, I'll probably just end up going w/springs and a camber kit....just wait till I need some shocks/struts.

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You will blow your stock struts in no time with lowering springs with the amount of mileage you have...really think this through man...I don't want to see you to spend alot of money and end up spending as much as you would have if you just went with coils and camber kits.
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 12:19 PM
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Go with coilovers man... there are a few good deals on BC Racing coliovers
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Beebo
Go with coilovers man... there are a few good deals on BC Racing coliovers
What makes them superior than normal shocks/springs? Other than the obvious height adjustments?
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
What makes them superior than normal shocks/springs? Other than the obvious height adjustments?
I believe that you can change the stiffness/softness of the coilovers. not to sure tho... i heard that with the BC Racing coilovers anyway
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Beebo
I believe that you can change the stiffness/softness of the coilovers. not to sure tho... i heard that with the BC Racing coilovers anyway
Konis / Tokico d-spec shocks do that also.
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 01:38 PM
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Yea, good looking out on all the replies thus far...

So, here's what I'm ordering: Set of Eibach Springs/ Set of (unknown) shocks/springs and rear camber kit....w/good shopping I should be able to find this for roughly 650..hopefully cheaper.
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:22 PM
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honestly, i'd go for the coilover and call it a day...

you can get amazing deals on ebay using live.com (about 20-25% off the buy it now price). the price difference would be really close and not worth saving the extra hundred or so bucks. just something to think about...
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:25 PM
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Buy these coilovers I'm selling..

https://g35driver.com/forums/suspens...ontroller.html
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:31 PM
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$2,000 coilovers are obviously not comparable to a $650 spring/strut combo now are they?
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by koksik86
$2,000 coilovers are obviously not comparable to a $650 spring/strut combo now are they?
No. These are height and stiffness adjustable. They also come with an electronic damper controller, which is about $400 online.

If you want just the coilovers let me know...I could probably let them go for $1400...
 
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Old 12-21-2008, 08:57 PM
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Coils are not only for racing / drifting haha. Get coils if you want a better ride. More adjustability. And a better product.
 
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So, if I were to go with a set of Tein basic coilovers, would I really need a camber kit? If so, would I need it for the front and rear, or just the rear?
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 10:56 AM
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In the rear it is a must. On the front, depends how low you go. I have 30k miles, 22k of them lowered on my front tires and they still have another 20 easy in them. I go through rears every 12-15k
 
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Originally Posted by Canadian
In the rear it is a must. On the front, depends how low you go. I have 30k miles, 22k of them lowered on my front tires and they still have another 20 easy in them. I go through rears every 12-15k
http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5967

Would that be all I need for the rears?
 
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