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Old 12-15-03, 03:27 PM
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Tein HA or Tokiico 5 way with Eibach?

Hi,
I am going to upgrade the suspension system of my FD for performance and the look. My FD is daily car and only for street. I like the HA with heigh adjustment. But, the Tokiico 5 way with Eibach is more cheaper.

Any suggestion?

Thanks!!
Old 12-15-03, 03:53 PM
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If you have a daily driver, I would suggest staying away from any aftermarket coil-over system. Just get a set of springs (H&R, Eibach), and some adjustable shocks like the Tokicos or Konis.
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Originally posted by rynberg
If you have a daily driver, I would suggest staying away from any aftermarket coil-over system. Just get a set of springs (H&R, Eibach), and some adjustable shocks like the Tokicos or Konis.
Yeah, after 3 years of living with a GC coil over kit with Yellow Konis with 7 in. long 450 lb/in. front and 8 in. long 300 lb./in. rear springs I'm debating about going back.

If your car is 80% track then yes, otherwise the reduced suspension travel sucks! Plus most coil overs don't attenuate the shock with a rubber bushing because they all use solid steel plate to mount the shock to the shock tower.
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Originally posted by pomanferrari

otherwise the reduced suspension travel sucks
Ah, the penalties of the GC setup. More expensive coil-over kits have the height adjustment independent of the spring pre-load = you can adjust the height without reducing/changing the suspension travel.
Old 12-18-03, 04:42 PM
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Tein flex is very streetable from what i've heard.




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