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Old 02-10-10, 02:31 AM
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Default Tanabe Sustec Pro 5 Vs BC Racing Coilovers

I did some searches on coilovers. These are my finial 2 choices. Since they are about the same price with the same ride quality and features. Wt do u guys think about these 2 coilovers? please let me know thanks.
Old 02-10-10, 03:20 AM
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I have the Tanabe Pro-5s and have been very happy with them.
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I love my Tanabes. You really won't get a good comparison unless you get a person who had both coilovers. I'm sure both will do you well.
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tanabe Sustec Pro 5 because you could add TEAS (Tanabe Electric Active Suspension)
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tanabe FTW!! mine rides like stock.
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wow, so many Tanabe lovers, thanks guys, where is the best place to get this coil? wt is the best price too!
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haha well I'll have to throw in my vote for BC since they've been good to me haha!
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Are the Tanabes monotube or twin tube? I believe the Tanabes are twin tube, similar to TEIN SS. I know BC Racing coils are monotube. Monotubes are considered higher performance and better dampening compared to twin tube.

I guess people usually go with Tanabe because of its brand popularity, Japan manufacturing, and perhaps everyday driving with a decent drop.

If you are willing to spend the amount of money on Tanabe, I suggest you consider monotube coilovers that will deliver more performance and satisfaction for the money spent.
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Originally Posted by KI_GSE21
Are the Tanabes monotube or twin tube? I believe the Tanabes are twin tube, similar to TEIN SS. I know BC Racing coils are monotube. Monotubes are considered higher performance and better dampening compared to twin tube.

I guess people usually go with Tanabe because of its brand popularity, Japan manufacturing, and perhaps everyday driving with a decent drop.

If you are willing to spend the amount of money on Tanabe, I suggest you consider monotube coilovers that will deliver more performance and satisfaction for the money spent.
yup , Tanabe is twin tube design
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Tanabes + TEAS =
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I have bc and I'm happy too. If you are thinking of getting TEAS. You will be better of getting better coilovers. Maybe some jic or something
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im running BCR cause no down time to replace my blown coilover just order the cartridge and im done. and the ride is great, but you can go with either coilover i've havent heard much complaint from either one's
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The BCR's are a better choice IMO.

They are monotube instead of twin-tube. They offer Rubber upper mounts for better NVH control. The BCR's have a locking lower ring to make sure your ride height stays put and they have a much better "rebuilding" service.

The Tanabes are a decent coil, but not as good a "bang-for-your-buck" setup.

The BC's are stout too, the Tanabes aren't any "stronger".


Feel free to PM us for more info or pricing.
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^^don't all coil-overs have a lock nut?
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Originally Posted by CircuitMS
The BCR's are a better choice IMO.

They are monotube instead of twin-tube. They offer Rubber upper mounts for better NVH control. The BCR's have a locking lower ring to make sure your ride height stays put and they have a much better "rebuilding" service.

The Tanabes are a decent coil, but not as good a "bang-for-your-buck" setup.

The BC's are stout too, the Tanabes aren't any "stronger".


Feel free to PM us for more info or pricing.
You may be right about the monotube and twintube, but the Tanabe has a locking nut too...as well with most coilovers.

Originally Posted by suicidesam
^^don't all coil-overs have a lock nut?
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