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Old 08-24-09, 02:56 AM
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Default Tanabe sustec pro coils?

These are cheaper than Megans or Ksport, are they any good?

http://assaultech.com/store/product/...?itemid=129438
Old 08-25-09, 03:26 PM
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anyone? Somebody has to have these!
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I'd like to know too. My struts are pretty much dead and I wanted to replace them with coilovers. Being a full time student and part time job doesn't let me fork out the cash for 2k alternatives.

Also, how much ride quality would you sacrifice? I want a stiffer suspension, along with the lower ride height, but I also don't want it to feel like a track car. I just want to keep the "Lexus" aspect. This is a "yes" or "no" question with a bit of proof to back up your argument. I don't want to change the topic by mentioning how great another brand is.

Thanks.
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no damper control, 14kg/12kg = pretty harsh ride, relatively cheap...I would say go for it!
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Hey, There's a set in the classifieds for the GS.. GL..
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Decided to go with Tein SS. Saving money is good but Ill eat Kraft dinner for a couple weeks to not bounce my *** all over the map lol. By the way if you want the Tanabes they are $748 from assaultech.com
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tanabe coils are really underated... i rather shell out more money for tanabe than teins. Tanabe is one of the only JDM companies out there than do not out source their products. Unlike Tein who just jacks coil designs and built them with cheap materials.. if you want ride quality get the pro 5s.. they are smooth as silk son.

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/five.asp?id=20 8kg/9kg spring rate
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Originally Posted by Zorg
tanabe coils are really underated... i rather shell out more money for tanabe than teins. Tanabe is one of the only JDM companies out there than do not out source their products. Unlike Tein who just jacks coil designs and built them with cheap materials.. if you want ride quality get the pro 5s.. they are smooth as silk son.

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/five.asp?id=20 8kg/9kg spring rate
Too late, SS in the mail and for the price I got I can't ask much more.

Also one minor detail too, no application for 98-05 only 06+
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Originally Posted by pizdets17
Too late, SS in the mail and for the price I got I can't ask much more.

Also one minor detail too, no application for 98-05 only 06+
the pro 5 have 06+
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thats what im saying, mine is a 02
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I started this thread and after some research went with the SS, way more adjustable for not a lot more cake.
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How would the Tein SS's compare with a set of Eibach Springs and KYB- GR2 shocks comfort wise and handling wise?
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^tein ss, iirc from research and tons of reading, will go down a lot more than eibach could dream. with regards to comfort, kyb's are eassssssy like sunday morning
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