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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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whats better to get a coil over kit or buy springs and struts together? i don't really care that much about the price
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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coilovers > springs/shocks any day!
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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^^ x2
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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X3.

If price REALLY doesn't matter, get these.
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Are you looking for adjustment? Typically "coilover" is used by many to refer to adjustable setups, which really are a waste of money if you just want to install and go without ever tuning the suspension. In that case just get a decent set of springs. (And using the term correctly, we actually already have coilovers since they are a coil over strut configuration). If you want to autox or track it, or just want to be able to corner balance and tune your setup, then shell out the dough for true adjustable coilovers for sure.
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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how are the tein ssp coil overs?
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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From what I know of them they are about the best choice you can get for adjustable coilovers on the tC. Everyone that has them love them.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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are they are also adjustable like the tein ss?
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Yes. The SS-P's cost more because they come with pillowball mounts, which makes install easy because no spring compressorsare needed - stock strut assy comes out, new coilover bolts right up.

Think they go for around $1100 if I remember right. Like I said, if price REALLY doesn't matter ...
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
From what I know of them they are about the best choice you can get for adjustable coilovers on the tC. Everyone that has them love them.
he's right.. Check out other reviews too like H&R and HKS hypermax i've heard they,re good too.




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