I've searched the forums and haven't found the definitive answer I am looking for.

Please keep in mind the following and help me choose a coilover:
- My car will never, ever go to the track or be autocrossed.
- I am willing to sacrifice performance for ride quality
- I would like to stay under $1500, but if need be will go up to $2K.
- My stock rear pass height is about 1/4" higher than the left so I need the adjustability to straighten it out.
- Any clunking, squeaking, knocking, or other noise will drive me insane.
- I need to go .5" lower on the fronts, 1.5" rear driver, 1.75" rear passenger

After searching, it seems like HKS Hipermax LS might be what I am looking for. Yes/no/maybe?

 

+1 on HKS for what your looking for....

 

For about the same price as the LS you can get the Tein CS, add's adjustable dampners. Also the CS will allow you to utilize EFDC, of course by your own judge if you want or need the feature.

 

What about the Nismo S-tune?

 

They're not coilovers....

 

And they don't drop enough.

 

- I need to go .5" lower on the fronts, 1.5" rear driver, 1.75" rear passenger

remember that as you alter front or rear rideheight, the opposing end is affected (i.e lowering the front raises the rear and vice versa).

as for a nice driving coilover on the street, there are several:


1. lower price - Tein Basic - nothing better out there for the $$. Only rideheight adjustable, not dampening adjustable. Uss stock upper mounts - very quiet

2. HKS RS - I have these on my car. Very nice for the street at lower dampener settings, suitable for track with dampening turned up a bit, though my Cusco's were better for the track overall. These are rideheight adjustable and 30 way dampening adjustable. Dampening adjustment is at the bottom, so very easy front and rear. Only 1 way height adjustable, so as you lower you lose stroke. To some it's an issue, to others it's not - depends on your usage. Very quiet pillowballs (zero noise)

3. Zeal Function V6 - best all around unit I have used to date. Mild enough for the street, and adjustable enough for the track. Does not excel at either in my opinion, but it excels at versatility. Dual height adjustble with pillowballs (also very quiet)

 

I don't make this stuff up.....
Rear passenger (measured at center of wheel):

Rear driver (measured at center of wheel):

 

Not a fan of the HKS Hipermax LS?

 

Well, I already have Eibach springs coming here on Tuesday, so I will just try those first. Worst case scenario, I will have to spend another $200 on installation down the road if I don't like them. Better than spending $2000 if I don't have to.