I8ABMR

do the coilovers. I did springs first on my 3gs and then had to go to the full tein CST with EDFC. It would have been easier and cheaper if I just did it right from the get go

Och

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Guys,

How reliable are Tein coilovers, and how long do they usually last? I am looking into possibly getting a set of Tein CSTs.

Anthony

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Teins are good coilovers, theres a few sets on Tein SS's forsale in the classifieds.

4ntvings

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numerous factors are involved to answer your question (i.e. how low, are they rebuilt, is your car a daily or not, etc, etc, etc)

fyi, there's a strong following who are pleased w/tein suspension while there are others who prefer other mfr's.

i enjoy HKS, just my 2 cents

ZippyGuy

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Coil-over spring rates

HKS LS: 7/5
Ohlins: 7.2~8.6/6.4~7
TOM'S Advox: 7.7/5.7
TRD Sportivo: 7.9/7.7
APEX WS: 8.5/6
kg/mm Super Touring Spec: 9/6.5
Tein CS: 9/8
HKS HiperMax II: 10/6
Tein Flex: 10/9
Blitz Sachs Damper SP7: 10.21/8.17
C-One: 12/9
Bilstein PSS:12.25/8.17
Aragosta: 12.3/10.8
NPG Sports: 13/8
Nishiki/Bilstein: 14/7
Section Spec RM/A-8: 14/8
Abflug ECS-III Scoot Tune: 14/10
Tein HA: 14/10
Ohlins: 14/12
Falcon v1: 14/12
Quantum CR 16/6
Cusco Zero1/ Zero 2: 16/10
APEX N1: 16/12
Sard GT Spec: 16/14
Tein RA: 18/12
Falcon v2: 18/14
Zeal Function-Zi: 18/14
Zeal Function-S6: 18/14 (option for 20/16)
Reckless Quatum: 20/16 (more like "Wrecked ****")

ZippyGuy

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Tanabe DF210
Drop 1.8/1.3
Spring rate 6.0/5.6


Tanabe NF210
Drop 1.5/1.0
Spring rate 5.6/4.7


Tein S-Tech
Drop 1.77/1.73
Spring rate 9.5/11.6


TTE Lowering Springs
Drop 1.3/0.9
Spring rate N/A

Eibach
Drop 1.1/1.0
Spring rate N/A


Sprint
Drop 2.0/2.0
Spring rate N/A (keep in mind, these are racing springs)


Espelir ASD
Drop 2.16/1.1811
Spring rate


H&R Sport Springs
Drop 1.4/1.3
Spring rate N/A

Daizen Lowering Springs (G2-2011)
Drop 1.9/1.7
Spring rate

Intrax Coil Springs (racing springs, don’t trust them)
Drop 1.5/1.5
Spring rate

B&G S2 SPORT LOWERING SPRINGS (can’t get the spring rate)
Drop 1.5/1.5
Spring rate


HKS Lowering Spring SF-5
Drop 1.5/1.5
Spring rate N/A

joshoowa

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Everything except HKS was pulled directly from their official website.


Brand/Model Front (kg) Rear (kg)
Tein Flex 16 12
Tein CST 9 8
Tein SS 14 12
Megan Racing Street LP 12 10
Ksport Kontrol Pro 13 7
JIC FLT-TAR VIP 12 8
JIC FLT-FAS VIP 13 7
Tanabe Sustec Pro S-0C 14 12
HKS Hipermax RS 9 8 (Unconfirmed)
HKS Hipermax LS+ 10 9 (Unconfirmed)

delos

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Does anyone have an opinion on the Megan Racing springs for a 2GS? If good, what shocks would you go with?

cgarofalo1

Woah,

So you seem to know what you are talking about. I am not sure what to get as far as coilovers and if I do what else do you need to swap out. I am not looking to drop my GS430 6 inches or anything and don't want to kill the ride. I have a 2001 with 120k miles on it and it is stock everything. I have seen Megan, NEX, HR etc. It makes me nervous to not go stock b/c of what else it may do to the car. Driving in Ohio lowered in the winter seems rediculous to me but I guess if they are adjustable it wouldn't matter. Thanks.

fasted1953

Looking for some recommendations here. 99 GS400 on original shocks and springs, stock 16 inch wheels. Might go up to 17 eventually. Need to replace shocks. Already did lbj, camber arm, tie rod ends. Will do more bushings front and rear, probably Daizen, as I go. I would be ok with a little drop but I'm not looking to do anything very radical. Just want better ride and handling. So, coilovers or shocks, and what do you recommend in the way of brands currently in both categories. Thanks. (btw, I've read everything I could find on CL, but still can't make up my mind.)

Rich23

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In NY as well as in much of the east coast, with the potholes and dilapidated road conditions coilovers are a big waste, you cant even enjoy it... I went with tanabe df210 with kyb gr2 and I am very happy. Nice drop and the ride is very close to stock. That and being that I still have stock rims... Cant speak as yet for when I put my 20's on... lol

Rich23

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@fasted1953 Check out my thread titled 2001 gs430 progress pics, maybe that would help you out a bit!

sam430

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I don't think anyone asked this question. Are coilovers system lighter than the shock and spring combo? I noticed that the springs are pretty heavy.

I have eibach+bilstein combo and may switch to coilovers sometime soon.

luigy

Thinking of going with JIC VIP's coilovers, what do you guys think, I have 20's and sometimes I carry passangers, plust streets in L.A are bad... Would that be my best choice?

GSteg

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Depends on the coilovers. Some are aluminum body and are almost half the weight of the stock system. Some are steel body and they weight just as much.