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Old 07-10-2007, 08:11 AM
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I am currently running the eibach pro kit on my car and i think it sits a little too low. I was going to get koni shocks but then I started thinking about just going with coilovers. are there any disadvantages with going with coilovers or vise versa? i think i would have way more adjustability with the coilovers as opposed to the spring/shock setup....any input is appreciated.
Old 07-10-2007, 08:38 AM
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Yes, more adjustability is a plus. Getting shocks with your current setup will not change the ride height though. So you would either need different springs or go with a coilover setup like you mentioned.
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^thanks man, are you running coilovers? i want to know how the shocks are compared to tokico d-spec or koni....
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Originally Posted by azula
^thanks man, are you running coilovers? i want to know how the shocks are compared to tokico d-spec or koni....
Right now I am only currently running Tanabe springs with stock shocks. My new Tanabe coilovers will be in this week.
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more adjustability is only an advantage if

1. you NEED the adjustability
2. you spend the time to make the proper adjustments
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^exactly, i agree. so my second question is, how do after market shocks such as tokico d-spec line up to coilover shocks?? if i can save money by just buying shocks, that would be great!
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Right now I am only currently running Tanabe springs with stock shocks. My new Tanabe coilovers will be in this week.

post a review for us when you get those installed. thanks man.
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T2 Springs with TCKline shocks

http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm

good enough for me.
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^those don't look bad, never heard of the company though.
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