Best coilovers for your buck?
03-06-2007, 10:43 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by 2tone_xB
i regret buying the Progress coils.
for an extra $200 or so, i would have
went with TEIN Basics or something else.
might not be as low
as Progress but ride is effing bouncy.
...yeah yeah...get Monroe's. still bouncy.
on 3" drop, but doubt
anyone would be rocking
that 4" drop as a daily driver.
save that extra few
hundreds...it'll be worth it in the long run.
for an extra $200 or so, i would have
went with TEIN Basics or something else.
might not be as low
as Progress but ride is effing bouncy.
...yeah yeah...get Monroe's. still bouncy.
on 3" drop, but doubt
anyone would be rocking
that 4" drop as a daily driver.
save that extra few
hundreds...it'll be worth it in the long run.
ive had them for 2 days now, and i hate them. i even have koni yellows in the back too. spring setup is too soft and it rides like ____. i regret buying it and i am now looking to sell it. any takers??? 500 shipped.
03-06-2007, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by pinky0wnedj00
Originally Posted by 2tone_xB
i regret buying the Progress coils.
for an extra $200 or so, i would have
went with TEIN Basics or something else.
might not be as low
as Progress but ride is effing bouncy.
...yeah yeah...get Monroe's. still bouncy.
on 3" drop, but doubt
anyone would be rocking
that 4" drop as a daily driver.
save that extra few
hundreds...it'll be worth it in the long run.
for an extra $200 or so, i would have
went with TEIN Basics or something else.
might not be as low
as Progress but ride is effing bouncy.
...yeah yeah...get Monroe's. still bouncy.
on 3" drop, but doubt
anyone would be rocking
that 4" drop as a daily driver.
save that extra few
hundreds...it'll be worth it in the long run.
ive had them for 2 days now, and i hate them. i even have koni yellows in the back too. spring setup is too soft and it rides like poop. i regret buying it and i am now looking to sell it. any takers??? 500 shipped.
You seem to think the opposite of 2toned? He is saying these ride really stiff and you seem to think they are to soft. What do you mean by soft? Just curious as I just bought a set of the progress coilovers just the other day.
03-07-2007, 12:24 AM
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I ordered my KSports today! Got my tracking number already! Should have them on and scheduling my appointment for the chiropractor by Sunday!! I'm going to do a write up on the install, so stay tuned!
03-07-2007, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1epoXyBox
Whipple, I will be very interested in your impressions on the ksports. Did you get custom spring rates? Proctor and hotbox, did you get custom spring rates? These are the Kontrol Pros, right?
With that said, has anyone come across a dual-rate spring for the B? I don't mean a spring that is wound tighter at the top, but one that is literraly 2 seperate springs.
...and yes, they are the Kontrol Pros.
03-08-2007, 12:09 AM
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Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC have a little helper spring. Do you mean that? http://www.tanabe-usa.com/coilovers/s-oc.asp
03-08-2007, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Robot_Box
so over all whats the smoothest ride i can get if i dont care for the track and want to ride low?
...I have noticed, however, that a couple people have been starting to surface saying that they don't care for the Progress's ride and whatnot. Which seems to me would make sense, as you lose stroke the lower you go.
The biggest contributing factors that I have seen, and that make sense, are a) the ability to lower w/o losing stroke and b) finding a streetable spring rate. I for one, could care less, I want to ride low and tight...if I can't go fast in a straight line, I sure as hell am gonna go as fast as I can from side to side!
Oh, I was also curious...those of you that are running these stiff set ups (D2s, KSport, etc...), how drastically have they effected tire wear? Again, I could care less at this point...but I may want to start budgeting for new tires when I find out that my current ones last about as long as an 80yr old's erection.
03-09-2007, 12:17 AM
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I picked up TEIN Basics from a SL vendor. $736 + shipping. While I would like it to drop my xB more, I really love the way it rides. I went from S-Techs / TRD shock and struts to the Basics. I like the ride better from the basics.
03-09-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by micaxB
anyone else have expierence with tein basics?
03-09-2007, 08:43 PM
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I have a buddy riding on the JIC's. And your right, you get what you pay for. They handle great, I recomend anyone to get them if they have the bread.
Now, as for the tein basics, for the mnoney Id rather go with the Ksports. You have the adjustable PBM, and Ksport carries the rear replacement shock for $100 each.
With the teins, the leak afer a while.
D2's are good too. You can get em for about the same price now a days.
Now, as for the tein basics, for the mnoney Id rather go with the Ksports. You have the adjustable PBM, and Ksport carries the rear replacement shock for $100 each.
With the teins, the leak afer a while.
D2's are good too. You can get em for about the same price now a days.
03-29-2007, 06:50 PM
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So from what I have read in this thread is:
Ksports are rough on the street.
Tein Basics are comfortable, but leak after some time.
Progress are bouncy.
JIC handle great. (vague description)
I'm looking to buy a set of coilovers as soon as I buy my xB (few weeks). I want something with a comfortable ride and height adjustability.
From the looks of it the Ksports are out. I dont want something harsh and Ive also read about them blowing after a year of use (read this on Honda-Tech).
The Tein Basics sound good b/c of the comfortable ride, but I dont want to replace my shocks a year down the road (or less) after spending $600-$900.
Progress sounds annoying (if it truly is bouncy). And I cant afford the JICs.
I'd like to hear some more about the Tein Basic and Progress coilovers.
Ksports are rough on the street.
Tein Basics are comfortable, but leak after some time.
Progress are bouncy.
JIC handle great. (vague description)
I'm looking to buy a set of coilovers as soon as I buy my xB (few weeks). I want something with a comfortable ride and height adjustability.
From the looks of it the Ksports are out. I dont want something harsh and Ive also read about them blowing after a year of use (read this on Honda-Tech).
The Tein Basics sound good b/c of the comfortable ride, but I dont want to replace my shocks a year down the road (or less) after spending $600-$900.
Progress sounds annoying (if it truly is bouncy). And I cant afford the JICs.
I'd like to hear some more about the Tein Basic and Progress coilovers.
03-29-2007, 08:23 PM
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Look into the D2's also. Ive had friends with those and they are good also.
All coilovers are going to be bouncy. And the lower you go the bouncier. My choices would be:
JIC
D2 Auto
Ksports
Progress
My .02 cents
All coilovers are going to be bouncy. And the lower you go the bouncier. My choices would be:
JIC
D2 Auto
Ksports
Progress
My .02 cents
03-29-2007, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mattxb
I have been waiting on my progress coilovers for a month now.
When I finally get them and install, I will let you know how they feel.
Man, I am getting anxious.
When I finally get them and install, I will let you know how they feel.
Man, I am getting anxious.
03-29-2007, 11:48 PM
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Yea, I hear you man. I read the good and the bad about the progress set up, but with the $$$ I was working with I decided to give them a try. It is difficult to base your own decision on other peoples opinions, but we will see how it works out.
I am going nuts waiting though.
Glad you like your K-sports though. The stance looks great. I figure if I really hate them, I can always unload them either here or on ebay, possibly take a loss an save up for a new set.
Now that I think about the term "bouncy".....what is the diff between bouncy and stiff. I mean, you got to figure that if ksports are really stiff that it would inherently make the ride more bouncy right? Or does it mean bouncy in the sense that if you hit a bump it will bounce up and down like an old lincoln town car with blown struts?
I am going nuts waiting though.
Glad you like your K-sports though. The stance looks great. I figure if I really hate them, I can always unload them either here or on ebay, possibly take a loss an save up for a new set.
Now that I think about the term "bouncy".....what is the diff between bouncy and stiff. I mean, you got to figure that if ksports are really stiff that it would inherently make the ride more bouncy right? Or does it mean bouncy in the sense that if you hit a bump it will bounce up and down like an old lincoln town car with blown struts?
03-29-2007, 11:51 PM
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BG Suspension xB RS2 Coilovers will prolly be the coilovers i get if i dont get Progress
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...sion/Coilovers
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...sion/Coilovers
