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best suspension around $ 2000.

Old Aug 23, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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best suspension around $ 2000.

What is the best choice for coil-over under $ 2000?

I currently have Tein basis, but thinking about something with damper
 
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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I would suggest the HKS Hypermax RS.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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hands down--tein flex kit with an edfc allows you to change dampening at the touch of a button while driving your car
 
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by vodkarocket
I would suggest the HKS Hypermax RS.
+1. The jic flta-2 is also worth a look if you don't mind a stiffer coilover system
 
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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TEIN FLEX or CS with EDFC would be my choices
 
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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I made the choice to go Tien CS" with EDFC. I have no comments about the others out there. IM very pleased with the ride I have now. Its firm but not harsh, My settings on the soft side is still better than stock, way better. They sure make the car track the road with a good feel. I would consider replacing the sway bars.
 

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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You have to also add in the cost of front and rear camber kits right?!?!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rocka_fellow
What is the best choice for coil-over under $ 2000?

I currently have Tein basis, but thinking about something with damper

In detail, what about the Basics has you thinking you want to now spend another $2000? Where to you stand on comfort, ride height and performance?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
In detail, what about the Basics has you thinking you want to now spend another $2000? Where to you stand on comfort, ride height and performance?
I dont care much about comfort. I am more on the performance side. I dont like it too low, just because of running something over.

meanwhile, if i really going to change the basis with something else, it better be worth it.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by vodkarocket
I would suggest the HKS Hypermax RS.
if you dont mind I ask, where and how much you get yours?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by h222
hands down--tein flex kit with an edfc allows you to change dampening at the touch of a button while driving your car
I should have just get Flex the first time .....
 
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Cactus
You have to also add in the cost of front and rear camber kits right?!?!
no, just the coilover + install
 
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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tein basics

Originally Posted by Gsedan35
In detail, what about the Basics has you thinking you want to now spend another $2000? Where to you stand on comfort, ride height and performance?
The basics is great; but it lacks the EDFC for one. Second, it is not adjustment for dampen setting. It is still very stiff, but compare with my buddy's 350Z with just S-tech on it. The 350z is still stiffer.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Now I eventually want to upgrade the suspension, BUT this is my daily driver and I need the stock ride height, I know that some coilovers really aren't meant to be installed and used at a stock height....I would love to run the tein CS more control without much sacrifice to comfort....

also my driveway is another reason its a monster....
 
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Old Sep 2, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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As for the TEINs, no brainer that CS is softer than FLEX.
EDFC is a great option. Goes with both the CS and FLEX.
Push a button and adjust your stiffness. YEAYUH!
Too bad you have to pay a few hundred bucks for the EDFC unit + extra time/money install.

But in my opinion, HKS RS Coilovers are the best. Ride quality = Sex on wheels.
They actually have a softer spring rate in the fronts vs the LS+ (luxury sport model)
With HKS, u have no EDFC or pushbotton electronic stiffness adjustment.
But then again, i can adjust the stiffness on my ride (all four corners) in <2 minutes.
The ***** are EASILY accessible, yes even the rears. No need to jack up the car.

Just my opinion.
It's your call.
 
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