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Old 07-24-2006, 08:10 PM   #1
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Default Coil-Over or Springs???

Hey All!

Just curious about this, because I am new to modding. Which is better replacing the shocks, struts and springs with something like the TOKICO’s D-Spec Series adjustable shocks and Eibachs springs.

Or is it better to replace everything with a set of coil-over shocks? Like these:

http://www.rpmoutlet.com/05gteibachs.htm

Thanks in advance for any help
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Old 07-24-2006, 08:19 PM   #2
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Default RE: Coil-Over or Springs???

Id also like a good description and comparison of coil overs VS lowering + shocks/struts. However, if I decided to go with coilovers (if theyre better) I would definately go with one of the better companys.. like Tein. http://www.tein.com/ti/g12.html
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Old 07-24-2006, 08:26 PM   #3
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Yeah those Tein's look great! Do you know anyone that has them installed? Where can you pick those up at?
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Old 07-24-2006, 08:32 PM   #4
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Default RE: Coil-Over or Springs???

Unfortunately I dont, but everyone I talk to says Tein is a great suspension company... and seeing as they supply suspension for ALOT of race cars Im thinking theyre pretty damn good springs... hell if its good enough for a race car, its good enough for me. And honestly I have no idea who would sell them, ya can probably just order them straight from Tein.
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Old 07-24-2006, 08:39 PM   #5
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-...spagenameZWDVW

CHECK THESE! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-24-2006, 08:54 PM   #6
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Even more beautiful if they were blue!

Any suspension guys want to come in this thread and help us out? Ive asked this before in the actual GT suspension thread but no one answers there... sooo
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:01 PM   #7
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If I had the money, i would definetly get coil overs.... it's great, you get to adjust everything!!!!

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Old 07-24-2006, 09:04 PM   #8
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Definitely coil-overs. They reduce weight at the 4 corners by about 2-3 lbs each and push the suspension to the 4 corners. Better handling and more responsive.
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:18 PM   #9
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KW-CO...QQcmdZViewItem

These look great also.

I am torn as to which ones to get ! ! !

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They all look good but the Teins are that nasty green colour!
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Old 07-24-2006, 09:21 PM   #10
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Eh Im thinking I want more of a manly color lol, and something that is going to stay with my paint scheme.. wonder if it would be bad to powder coat them?
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