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Old 03-18-11, 01:31 PM
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Hi everyone! Got around $700 budget. What's hands down best suspension in or a bit over that price range?

Is tanabe sustec pro c best choice? Thnx!!
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i just installed H&R Sport Springs and Koni Yellow shocks and am thoroughly impressed with them. comfort level is just fine, just a little more stiff over stock handles great. just my .02
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Originally Posted by dubstar
i just installed H&R Sport Springs and Koni Yellow shocks and am thoroughly impressed with them. comfort level is just fine, just a little more stiff over stock handles great. just my .02

thanks a lot ! how much you paid for the kit? and the installation cost?
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what are you after? a drop with street comfort? track use? combination? are you ever going to adjust the height?

I am look for a smooth factory like ride with a slight drop, I went with hotchkis for this very reason. No need for an expensive coilover setup if you are not going to use it..
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Originally Posted by LS400in520
what are you after? a drop with street comfort? track use? combination? are you ever going to adjust the height?

I am look for a smooth factory like ride with a slight drop, I went with hotchkis for this very reason. No need for an expensive coilover setup if you are not going to use it..

My point exactly.. I've had people tell me to stick with coilovers left and right and then they get upset when I tell them I dont want coilovers. I cannot justify buying them unless the car will see the track more then once a year @ the Texas Supra Nationals.
A nice combo of struts/springs, sway bars, etc will make for a damn good handling car.
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Well for $700 you could get the Megan EZ street coilovers. I haven't seen anyone post a bad review about them. I have koni/ eibach pro kit myself.
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Originally Posted by LS400in520
what are you after? a drop with street comfort? track use? combination? are you ever going to adjust the height?

I am look for a smooth factory like ride with a slight drop, I went with hotchkis for this very reason. No need for an expensive coilover setup if you are not going to use it..
After comfy ride. No bottom scrapping n firm handling Thnx for ur input
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Hotchkis or Eibach with OEM shocks or KYB and a sway bar kit is all you need then. I went with Hotchkis because it was designed to work with the OEM shocks and the drop is modest at only 1.5F and 1.0R, plus the ride is smooth as stock.
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i love my k-sport!
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In that price range the Megan EZ's would be a good street setup.

If you'd like a set or have some questions on other setups feel free to PM us
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Originally Posted by LS400in520
Hotchkis or Eibach with OEM shocks or KYB and a sway bar kit is all you need then. I went with Hotchkis because it was designed to work with the OEM shocks and the drop is modest at only 1.5F and 1.0R, plus the ride is smooth as stock.
Sounds like something to my likings! Suppose that'll be my next purchase
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