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    1. 04-09-2015, 07:38 AM #1
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      Best coilovers PERIOD! Tread

      I'm gonna ask the right way (here) . With everything happening on FB lately we need to revive this forum; I don't want to see it die, it's a great resource and place to learn about our cars. I feel that some people are just too lazy to be real "enthusiasts" and don't understand what this community is here for and why. Sssssooooooo...........


      First I want to set the record straight on coilovers. Not the best under $1k thing I mean BEST. Period. End of story.


      Now I know MOST cost less than $2000 ( Tein w/ EDFC ). And over winter I have saved a lot of money to lower my car the right way (and paint the car, winter killed my front bumper) but I need knowledge from the Ep family. So I ask the forum:

      WHAT IS THE BEST COILOVER MONEY CAN BUY FOR THE EP3?

      Thank you, and no trolls please.
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    2. 04-09-2015, 02:11 PM #2
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      Almost impossible to know for sure. Everyone has their opinions based on their experience. Christian has some JRZ coilovers that I think he spent like 4-5k on. Im sure those are non comparable to anything in mass production. I have seen ohlins float around here but haven't seen any real reviews on them. I have the buddy club rsds and thats the stiffest spring rates, to my knowledge, you can buy that's not custom. I enjoy them on the track very much however daily driving kind of sucks. So in all reality the "best" really depends on what you want. Do you want a good daily set up, do you want what goes the lowest, something to survive rough winters, best for track or something to drive on shitty roads?
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    3. 04-09-2015, 05:08 PM #3
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      I'm looking for a good daily set up that I can adjust for 2-3 autocross events a year. I just want a quality setup and won't be going lower than 1 3/4 inches or so
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    4. 04-09-2015, 05:42 PM #4
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      Do you have an idea of what you want to spend? Anything less than $1500 is more or less the same. My buddy is on tien super streets and he likes them a lot for both daily and tracking. He said they are a little soft in the front for road courses but I can imagine they would be great for auto cross. I drove his car on the track once and I thought they felt nice.
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      Really I'm between 1500 and 2000 to spend. I commute 100+ miles a day in Massachusetts and Rhode island, so a "tough" or reliable coilover would be nice
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      he has had the super streets for a long time with no issues. The buddy clubs do have some where. The N+s might be nice. I have also heard some good things about the fortune autos. Hopefully Alex or Aaron can charm in with their experience thus far.
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      So far this is what I can see coils ranking as:

      Under $1000

      Racelands 🌟
      Skunk2 🌟
      Tein basic 🌟🌟


      Under $2000
      Tein street adv🌟🌟🌟
      Tein ss 🌟🌟🌟🌟
      Tein Mono Flex 🌟🌟🌟
      BuddyClub N+ 🌟🌟🌟
      BuddyClubRace🌟🌟🌟
      Bc racing 🌟🌟🌟🌟
      Fortune auto 🌟🌟🌟🌟
      K Sport 🌟🌟
      KW version 2 🌟🌟🌟🌟

      Did this off the top of my head, so I'm missing a lot and this is only based on what I've heard. Hopefully some more experianced guys can chime in
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      aspec is a nice option for under $1000 but its not adjustable. The buddy club rsds are a little higher end than the N+. Maybe fortune autos would be above the BC Racings. I think the Tien mono flex is a little stiffer than the super streets also.
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      That's ranking for overall quality. I want good adjustability with mildly stiffer than stock spring rate. I can't do half stars or BuddyClub Race would be 3.5 . I'll fix the teins
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      I would suggest the super streets or the fortune autos with swift springs. Based on what you want they should be nice.
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      I'm between the super streets and bc racing ( haven't looked into the
      bc's yet, but they come highly recommended)

      Anything you would add to the list?
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      Progress has coils for like $1600 I think. Havent heard anything about them. The BC's you can also get custom springs IIRC.
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      a little more info on spring rates and coils http://forums.clubep3.com/showthread.php?t=564642
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    14. 04-09-2015, 08:35 PM #14
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      Megan straight arms are great too! I forgot about those.
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      I'm at work now have shitty service
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