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09-25-12, 11:14 AM
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i've had quite a few coilovers for mine, here's my thoughts (and i actually drift my car)
most of these coilovers (i think all, iirc) are 9k/7k spring setup. in general, springs are springs, it's the dampers that really set different coilovers apart.
stance gr+pro - too stiff, doesnt squat even on full soft. great for being slammed and that's about it.
apexi s1 - GREAT! tons of adjustability, rebuildable in the states. does not go very low, only S1's are available for FC making them a bit pricey
tein super street - very soft, great for street driving, awesome grip but when running no sway bars too much lean for drifting
powered by max - also very stiff, goes super low, better adjustability than stance
bc racing br type (my current setup) - i got these expecting low quality but they're actually great. better adjustability than stance/pbm, goes both stiff and soft. goes low. all around great coilover
if you have the money, get apex'i s1's. if you're on a budget, bc racing are great for the price
most of these coilovers (i think all, iirc) are 9k/7k spring setup. in general, springs are springs, it's the dampers that really set different coilovers apart.
stance gr+pro - too stiff, doesnt squat even on full soft. great for being slammed and that's about it.
apexi s1 - GREAT! tons of adjustability, rebuildable in the states. does not go very low, only S1's are available for FC making them a bit pricey
tein super street - very soft, great for street driving, awesome grip but when running no sway bars too much lean for drifting
powered by max - also very stiff, goes super low, better adjustability than stance
bc racing br type (my current setup) - i got these expecting low quality but they're actually great. better adjustability than stance/pbm, goes both stiff and soft. goes low. all around great coilover
if you have the money, get apex'i s1's. if you're on a budget, bc racing are great for the price
Now THAT was a good answer. Very helpful.
Apex ARE awesom but if these are similar and cheaper...
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09-25-12, 02:20 PM
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glad i could help, i know there's a lot of "i have ______ and they are awesome because i like them!" posts out there regarding coilovers.
Apex'i's R&D team is active again in japan, im trying to get them to produce the ex-v for FC's, but until then BC racing will do the job.
Apex'i's R&D team is active again in japan, im trying to get them to produce the ex-v for FC's, but until then BC racing will do the job.
09-27-12, 11:28 AM
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I have Stance Gr+ coil overs and I must say they are great! Install can take about 1-2 hours depending on how mechanically inclined you are. They ride great too! I have them set 1 step lower than the stiffest and they handle like a champ! Definitely recommend Stance coils.
09-30-12, 02:21 PM
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i've never owned them, but i have driven a car with them. Isis are just like any of the other "cheaper" brands; circuit sports, megan, d2, etc. they are OK if all you want to do is lower the car. i wouldn't recommend it for track use since the valving sucks and they wont last long.
10-03-12, 10:55 AM
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I've used the tein flex on my supra and it does well. I like the fact that they can still be rebuilt and individual parts are available as well
12-20-12, 02:34 AM
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^I think os giken is out if his budget. I have tein mono flex, I should have went with the street or drift setup. Mono flex are two stiff. And if you planning on rebuild in the future, then I would go with tein and zeal.
12-23-12, 09:42 AM
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Isn't Stance,Megan, ect, all the same cheap Chinese company? Wouldn't it be better in the long run to try and source some parts from Bilestien or Koni to build a proper set up?
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