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Old 09-16-09, 05:35 AM
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Default Which coilovers if on a budget?

I'm looking for new or slightly used coilovers for my IS250. The only mod I got is an IS-F rear sway which helped quite a bit.

Not looking to break the bank, and honestly don't even mind a slightly used set. I'm not looking to drop the car more than no finger gap and am looking for something that will take out the body roll, improve high speed stability while keeping a somewhat comfortable ride (for trips etc).

Any suggestions on new/used coilovers? I would like to take into account ease of adjustability.
Old 09-16-09, 06:26 AM
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i think the cheapest would be d2 coils..but f u want a better brand, look for used coils should be ok.
Old 09-16-09, 07:19 PM
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i say the K-Sports are worth the money...
Old 09-16-09, 11:55 PM
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you can find D2's for 699 shipped if you look hard enough
Old 09-17-09, 11:28 AM
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They are a lot of options for cheap coilovers out there.

If all you want is a drop then go for the cheapest. Ride quality usually suffers with the cheaper coilovers, so research and be careful.
Old 09-17-09, 03:32 PM
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I had a great experience with the D2 coilovers on my IS350..

Project IS350 - D2 Racing Sport Coilovers

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Old 09-17-09, 07:02 PM
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Joe Z, how is it compare with stock? Does the comfort been hugely affected or only minor?
Old 09-18-09, 12:08 AM
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I just installed my D2's the other day and I love them, full stiffness 24/7 for me. They can ride pretty comfortable if you turn the dampening down and not to mention how low you can go with them.
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When I ran them on the GSR and my buddies did (after about a year or so) we called them duhuhuhuhh or de-de-de-deeeeeee twooos... Valving started to leak. (ride became rough)
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Originally Posted by lexusscturbo
When I ran them on the GSR and my buddies did (after about a year or so) we called them duhuhuhuhh or de-de-de-deeeeeee twooos... Valving started to leak. (ride became rough)
Thats unfortunate...

Right now the Lexus IS coils from D2, have Monotube Gas charged shocks

They ride great on my IS-F too!!!

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yikes... this is my fav topic... COILOVERS... I played with most of them out there and know alot about the others... right now... HANDS DOWN... KW... but pm for other setups info.. i would love to help you out...
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definitely not KW if you are on a budget....

try ksport, d2, or megans for budget coils...
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I LOVED MY BC.... inexpensive and great...
Old 10-18-09, 06:33 PM
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Tanabe is also great
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i need some coilovers as well
that looks like a fairly decent drop joe z, how much lower was it?


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