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Old 03-13-2009, 02:39 PM
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So ive been saving up for my rims but with the streets that i run into im getting nervous about getting 2000+ dollar wheels. So im thinking of just getting some coils and slamming it.... well still driveable slamed lol
Ive been looking at a bunch of different coilovers but my main goal is to have a smooth ride since i do A LOT of daily driving. Dont want to go crazy on the budget and i dont know a crap load about coils so i dont need anything too crazy technical but at the same time i still wanna learn.

Htechs just arent cutting it
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Wait... you're worried about bad roads ruining expensive wheels... so you'd rather just slam it on those same bad roads?



I realize then you wouldn't be spending the $ on expensive wheels... but still.
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Consider B&G RS2 coils, a friend of mine had em and they are worth it.
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here :

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=89766
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woah. that doesnt make sense at all, roads are horrible which means they'll F up ur wheels, but u wanna get coilovers and slam the car and bottom out alot? and spend EVEN MORE on getting parts fixed from being slammed?
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here's the proper way to do coilvers brought to u by the good doc :
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...oper+coilovers
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Okay let me clarify. When i say slamed i mean a perfect low to take up the gap in the wheel well. I dont want to go low enough to bottom out or do serious damage.
So B&G RS2 coils would be my best bet for a smooth daily drive ride?
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if you just want a flush look there are a lot of coils that'll fulfill that other than b&g.
h&r f2 progress etc etc. and all of those will give you a decent ride. search, look for pics, and buy a set. simple
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Tein SSP Coils with EDFC controller..you cant change your dampening at any time.
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Originally Posted by Domo
Tein SSP Coils with EDFC controller..you cant change your dampening at any time.
can't or can?
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yeah im pretty sure its can right?
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lolz pwnt. and yes, you can.
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So basically anything will give me a nice ride?
I just want something nice and soft so it wont be a crazy bumpy when i drive everywhere
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Tein SSP Coils with EDFC controller..you cant change your dampening at any time.
can't or can?
oops can i mean thanks for the correction sir
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Yes u can just search and will find out which is best for u in terms of performance and budget...
i live in clearwater 2 are u in any club?
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Originally Posted by RidingFlinted
Yes u can just search and will find out which is best for u in terms of performance and budget...
i live in clearwater 2 are u in any club?
Nah are you? where in clearwater?
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Zeals, no doubt.
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Originally Posted by Degooch
Originally Posted by RidingFlinted
Yes u can just search and will find out which is best for u in terms of performance and budget...
i live in clearwater 2 are u in any club?
Nah are you? where in clearwater?
Kind of I dont make it out to the meets much, but im by clearwater mall
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tanabe sustec pros II. Great mix of confort and handling. Not too expensive either and they come with front endlinks...
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Yeah i live in palm harbor in crystal beach so i deff know the area.

Do the tanabes have adjustable dampeners?
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