Best coilovers for Daily Driving?
#62
Yeah I'm obviously new to coilovers, but know enough to understand that the Koni shock is still going to be similar. However, I'm wondering if anything about the construction/constant adjustment will decrease the lifespan of coilovers vs. just a shock replacement, even good coilovers. Excuse my ignorance if anything I said is way off.
P.S. I don't mind waiting/paying for Koni quality if it's really going to be as comfortable as Tein's and more reliable. I just don't want to pay more for a name and features I won't use.
P.S. I don't mind waiting/paying for Koni quality if it's really going to be as comfortable as Tein's and more reliable. I just don't want to pay more for a name and features I won't use.
Last edited by lowkeymods; 06-08-2012 at 11:45 PM.
#65
the reason "most coilovers go out in 1-4 years" is because the people you have talked to rock shitty parts. my twin just posted about a guy with 250k miles on his koni shocks.
#66
Thanks Sol...it's comming together for me now. Last question for ya...how long do you think the coilover setup w/ Koni's will last before rebuilding it? Obviously the shock will be fine for a long time, what about the rest?
#68
it will last longer than you. and you're talking about the spring and sleeve? it's very high quality and also carries a lifetime warranty.
ground control sleeves and eibach springs. that's the setup i have on my rustegra and I'm very happy with it
ground control sleeves and eibach springs. that's the setup i have on my rustegra and I'm very happy with it
#72
Thanks SOOO much guys. I know you both had plenty of opportunity to flame me, but thanks for instead helping me make an informed decision...you know you're pretty good guys after all
#73
Otherwise, for comfort and durability, Konis are the answer (twin tube design) but Bilsteins have a nice edgy response with the monotube, at the expense of comfort. That has been what I've gathered over the years, and through personal experience anyways.
#74
Every car I've had with konis rides like it has no suspension at all below 60 mph but man do they make a car handle nice.
All of the cars with bilstiens ride smooth as silk but you get a little more body motion. However that motion is very well controlled.
Konis = all out handling. Bilsteins are much more comfort oriented. I would never put konis on a daily driver especially when bilsteins are available. If you were closer I could take you for a ride in a car that has each so you can tell the difference.
I wouldn't go for konis if comfort was a consideration.
#75
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/tana...alled-ge8.html
Recently went to the Tanabe Z40 coils from my gf's car, but went back to these. I drive almost 90 miles one way each day and these by far are the best for daily.
I looked into all the others, but wasn't sold on them. Unfortunately this forum isn't as informative as some others are for different vehicles. Everyone just copies what everyone else is doing or buying.
In the end it's your decision and there are many options out there for these cars.
Recently went to the Tanabe Z40 coils from my gf's car, but went back to these. I drive almost 90 miles one way each day and these by far are the best for daily.
I looked into all the others, but wasn't sold on them. Unfortunately this forum isn't as informative as some others are for different vehicles. Everyone just copies what everyone else is doing or buying.
In the end it's your decision and there are many options out there for these cars.
#76
Incorrect.
Damper is a noun.
Damper | Define Damper at Dictionary.com
Dampening is what a damper does, which is a verb.
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Damper is a noun.
Damper | Define Damper at Dictionary.com
Dampening is what a damper does, which is a verb.
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Last edited by Wanderer.; 06-11-2012 at 06:03 PM.
#77
I think you might be to quick to judge on that one. Many people try to justify their expensive shocks purchases by hating on the lower priced shocks. I have personally owned Skunk Pro C and Function Form Type 2. Both of them performed very well for DD and both can be found for under $1K.
I just think if you only plan on DD then spending more than $1k on suspension just isn't worth it.
I just think if you only plan on DD then spending more than $1k on suspension just isn't worth it.
#78
lowkeymods
Hey,
Did you end up getting a coil over ? or still working on it. I was having head aches with offset and springs, so i thought i'd check coilovers and here i find it's just another side of the same coin.
I thought coil overs were moons away from springs and shocks but hmmm, learning by the day
I also thought i couldn't go wrong with Teins !!
Hey,
Did you end up getting a coil over ? or still working on it. I was having head aches with offset and springs, so i thought i'd check coilovers and here i find it's just another side of the same coin.
I thought coil overs were moons away from springs and shocks but hmmm, learning by the day
I also thought i couldn't go wrong with Teins !!
#80
lowkeymods
Hey,
Did you end up getting a coil over ? or still working on it. I was having head aches with offset and springs, so i thought i'd check coilovers and here i find it's just another side of the same coin.
I thought coil overs were moons away from springs and shocks but hmmm, learning by the day
I also thought i couldn't go wrong with Teins !!
Hey,
Did you end up getting a coil over ? or still working on it. I was having head aches with offset and springs, so i thought i'd check coilovers and here i find it's just another side of the same coin.
I thought coil overs were moons away from springs and shocks but hmmm, learning by the day
I also thought i couldn't go wrong with Teins !!
Edit: In short, I don't think you can go WRONG w/ Tein but I think the argument from several users is that you can go much BETTER. I just don't really need better.
Thanks again guys! They're going on Friday.
Last edited by lowkeymods; 06-20-2012 at 12:02 AM.