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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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I have a couple questions. First off my limit is to spend around 50 tops i mean if something 550 i pay if it worth it. Second this is with springs i know once you get that height you cant change them from what i heard. I want to know what springs you guys have or if you suggest coilover springs

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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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I went with springs, I am not satisfied and am saving for coilovers.

550 tops won't get you a correct setup with coilovers, maybe save more?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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$550 can get you a used set of D2 coilovers or Megans lol,...not bad tho, better than springs imo
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Asian Invasian
I went with springs, I am not satisfied and am saving for coilovers.
Same here. I recommend saving up some more and getting coilovers instead of wasting your money on springs that will just kill your shocks down the line. And you might not even be satisfied with the drop you get with springs.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Asian Invasian
I went with springs, I am not satisfied and am saving for coilovers.

550 tops won't get you a correct setup with coilovers, maybe save more?

Ditto.

Springs suck, ride wise. Dont waste your money and do it right the first time.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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550 wont' get you far on springs as well (assuming you buy new). You'll need camber arms if your drop is 1" or more. Save some more money junior.

As for springs and or coilover suggestions. Try using the search button.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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springs you can only adjust center of gravity once, usually an inch, and thats it. coilovers allow you to adjust ride height in from and rear during installation giving you a more distinct look and higher ride quality.

save for coils..im in that line as well..
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Another vote to save for coils as well.
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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now that i got that out of the way what coilovers do you guys have? Do you like them? If you could what else would u go with and why
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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I bought springs first. . .
Coilovers are being installed today

If you are only going for the look - springs are cheaper
if you want performance and adjustablity then go with coilovers

As for which ones - lots to choose from - depends on how much you wanna spend

I got Tanabe Pro Fives along with the TEAS controller. . .
I have a roadster and you cant manually adjust the rears without taking them out - so I went with the electronicly controlled ones. . .
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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I have springs, and I have coilovers on order. I wasnt very satisfied with springs either.
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