Help Baller on a Budget (Coilovers for under 1500)
01-16-2013, 12:51 PM
#17
It all depends on what you are trying to accomplish. No matter what your goal be very leary of the cheaper models because you get what you pay for. I can only speak for some of the more main stream brands that are being discussed, personally had bc's and was not happy with them, my buddy has megans and hates them, but there are always people on here that love them as well so do your own research because there are mechanical differences between them.
I have tein ssp and got my set up for less than $1500 but also installed edfc which I absolutely love that flexibility. That being said if you are good with setting them and not changing too much kw v3 is the way to go, well unless you save more money and get aragosta.
I have tein ssp and got my set up for less than $1500 but also installed edfc which I absolutely love that flexibility. That being said if you are good with setting them and not changing too much kw v3 is the way to go, well unless you save more money and get aragosta.
for 1.2 shipped
02-26-2013, 11:30 AM
#24
I went with Tanabe. While they are good for the price I wish I would have waited for KW V3. Tanabe's aren't bad on the highway, but we have some pretty rough back roads around here and mine get a little sloppy and rough. I have heard good things about Stance as well. Stance and KW V3 would be at the top of my list.
02-26-2013, 12:15 PM
#25
Ill piggy back from this to say that I also owned Tanabe and although I like it a lot, the bounce started to get to me. I am always slammed and Tanabe just wasn't stiff enough. Having gone from Tanabe to Stance, I say get the Stance. It's an all around true coliover where as Tanabe and other aren't. Real easy rear install. 15 way damper adjustability. I almost went with KW3 but I couldn't spend the another 800 on top of what Stance costs. So far no regrets.
I went with Tanabe. While they are good for the price I wish I would have waited for KW V3. Tanabe's aren't bad on the highway, but we have some pretty rough back roads around here and mine get a little sloppy and rough. I have heard good things about Stance as well. Stance and KW V3 would be at the top of my list.
02-26-2013, 12:38 PM
#26
I went with Tanabe. While they are good for the price I wish I would have waited for KW V3. Tanabe's aren't bad on the highway, but we have some pretty rough back roads around here and mine get a little sloppy and rough. I have heard good things about Stance as well. Stance and KW V3 would be at the top of my list.
Ill piggy back from this to say that I also owned Tanabe and although I like it a lot, the bounce started to get to me. I am always slammed and Tanabe just wasn't stiff enough. Having gone from Tanabe to Stance, I say get the Stance. It's an all around true coliover where as Tanabe and other aren't. Real easy rear install. 15 way damper adjustability. I almost went with KW3 but I couldn't spend the another 800 on top of what Stance costs. So far no regrets.
I agree with the 2 posts above. On smoothe roads, you won't beat the ride quality for the price of Tanabe. However, on less than smoothe roads it bounces quite a bit.
I have no complaints about Tanabe coils AT ALL....but I think it's almost time for me to move on to stance or KW v3
04-03-2013, 04:23 AM
#27
Resurrecting an old thread.. I'm debating between bc's and stance, but not sure which way to go.... Anyone that can chime in with advice between those 2 brands would be appreciated. I've searched the forum and read multiple threads but just can't make a decision.. V3s would be nice but just don't have the money...
04-03-2013, 09:19 AM
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Resurrecting an old thread.. I'm debating between bc's and stance, but not sure which way to go.... Anyone that can chime in with advice between those 2 brands would be appreciated. I've searched the forum and read multiple threads but just can't make a decision.. V3s would be nice but just don't have the money...
04-07-2013, 11:46 AM
#29
I'm leaning towards the Tanabe Sustec S-0C coilovers. They don't have adjustable dampening, but the ride quality is supposedly comparable to stock. From what I've read here on the forums, they are a pretty good bang-for-the-buck mid-range coilover solution, especially for a daily driver car that will never see the track. I'm a little worried about the SPC camber kits though. I've found some interesting threads on here and I'm a little hesitant about installing them now. I don't want my camber to be way out of spec after lowering, but I don't want my wheels falling off either. So I dunno...
04-07-2013, 02:34 PM
#30
I still think that my Powertrix coils are incredible. The same company that makes Stance also makes Powertix. You guys need to investigate these.
For me, I don't see the point in getting coilovers if there is not adjustable damping. That is one of the best features of coils. The Powertrix comes with extenders so you can adjust the rear from inside the cabin.
If you don't want or don't need to adjust damping why not just pick up some springs?
I'm leaning towards the Tanabe Sustec S-0C coilovers. They don't have adjustable dampening, but the ride quality is supposedly comparable to stock. From what I've read here on the forums, they are a pretty good bang-for-the-buck mid-range coilover solution, especially for a daily driver car that will never see the track. I'm a little worried about the SPC camber kits though. I've found some interesting threads on here and I'm a little hesitant about installing them now. I don't want my camber to be way out of spec after lowering, but I don't want my wheels falling off either. So I dunno...
If you don't want or don't need to adjust damping why not just pick up some springs?