Which coilovers are good for improving handling?
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I know there are tons of threads on coilovers but with every thread I find, it appears that there's not much concern with with handling as there are comfort and features. I do care for reliability, ease of maintenance and also features but for someone like me, who is concerned mostly with handling, which coilovers are best for me?
I'm looking to spend $1400, preferable under that price. Do most coilovers in the sub $1000 perform the same?
I'm looking to spend $1400, preferable under that price. Do most coilovers in the sub $1000 perform the same?
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BC racing - Custom rates, you can go as soft as you like
Megan - Slams real low and members say it rides real comfortable 12kg/8kg and 10kg/8kg
Tanabe - Moderate 2-2.5 inch drop soft ride 10kg/8kg
Tein - about 2.5-2.7 inch drop spring rates are a little higher in the rear 9kg/9kg
you can try out other brands in that $1400 range like HSD coilovers, Stance, D2.
Steer away from Function Form coilovers and Yellow Speed coilovers if you dont want a solid stiff ride.
Megan - Slams real low and members say it rides real comfortable 12kg/8kg and 10kg/8kg
Tanabe - Moderate 2-2.5 inch drop soft ride 10kg/8kg
Tein - about 2.5-2.7 inch drop spring rates are a little higher in the rear 9kg/9kg
you can try out other brands in that $1400 range like HSD coilovers, Stance, D2.
Steer away from Function Form coilovers and Yellow Speed coilovers if you dont want a solid stiff ride.
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BC racing - Custom rates, you can go as soft as you like
Megan - Slams real low and members say it rides real comfortable 12kg/8kg and 10kg/8kg
Tanabe - Moderate 2-2.5 inch drop soft ride 10kg/8kg
Tein - about 2.5-2.7 inch drop spring rates are a little higher in the rear 9kg/9kg
you can try out other brands in that $1400 range like HSD coilovers, Stance, D2.
Megan - Slams real low and members say it rides real comfortable 12kg/8kg and 10kg/8kg
Tanabe - Moderate 2-2.5 inch drop soft ride 10kg/8kg
Tein - about 2.5-2.7 inch drop spring rates are a little higher in the rear 9kg/9kg
you can try out other brands in that $1400 range like HSD coilovers, Stance, D2.
BC Racing gets my vote! I have them and love them after having them just over 2 years. =)
I had BCR on my 250 and it was a good ride at 10F/8R. Now i have Stance GR+ on the 350 and it has a beefier tube. Same spring rate as the BCR but a more stiffer ride which i like.
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I have never tracked my IS350. However, I can speak of its ride quality, reliability to this date and its durability as I do drive hard every now and then. With the coilovers, I am more confident with taking my 350 to high speeds on the highways, making high speed turns and also cruising in mountain roads. It's actually a huge difference compared to TEIN SS that I have before, since TEIN SS were twin-tube design, the BCR coilovers have a much better advantage for being a monotube coilover.
BCR is definitely not too stiff at all for its preset spring rate. I think it's acceptable for street driving, spirited driving and also light track use. If you want to have a track setup, you can certainly get BCR to do custom spring rates tailored to your personal likings.
You can also ask for either pillowball mounts or rubber mounts, depending on your preference.
I know a few other people with BCR coilovers on Hondas and Acuras and they have been very happy with them for running almost 2 years as well.
If you need to get more info on the BCR coilovers, contact CircuitMS (vendor) and he will hook you up! =)
Good luck with your pick =)
BCR is definitely not too stiff at all for its preset spring rate. I think it's acceptable for street driving, spirited driving and also light track use. If you want to have a track setup, you can certainly get BCR to do custom spring rates tailored to your personal likings.
You can also ask for either pillowball mounts or rubber mounts, depending on your preference.
I know a few other people with BCR coilovers on Hondas and Acuras and they have been very happy with them for running almost 2 years as well.
If you need to get more info on the BCR coilovers, contact CircuitMS (vendor) and he will hook you up! =)
Good luck with your pick =)
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I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thanks! I'm pretty much set on the BC Racing coilvers... my only question now is do coilovers have a universal fitment? I found a seller with bc racing coilvers for $750 but he has it listed for a G37. Can these fit on my is350 or will I need to buy one specically taylored for the is350?
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It will be a specific application for the IS350. Please contact CircuitMS (vendor on CL) and he will be able to do price matching with competitors to assure that you get the best price. I've have very shopping experiences with CircuitMS and would recommend ordering from him. You are very welcome. Always here to share and help out other forum members =)
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+1 on BCR coilovers! They have been on my car for about 10 months and they handle and ride great (10/8k spring rates). I always get compliments from people who assume my car would be stiff and bouncy because I have coilovers. No one seem to have mentioned that BCR coilovers have user replaceable shock cartridges, so you don't have to send them in to get them rebuilt. Sending coilovers in to get rebuilt costs almost as much as a new set in most cases. BCR shock cartridges are around $90/per. Something else to think about if you're planning on keeping your car for a long time.
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