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What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« on: November 23, 2005, 12:20:30 AM »

I would really appreciate any suggestions.

As some of you might know my front suspension seems to be messed up. I like the super low look for the front end, Eibach Springs are just not low enough. So now I'm shopping for a set of coil overs for my front end.

Which ones are good?

I just want the front set, don't need rear I'm thinking I can go a few more months with my 9 month old rear set up.
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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2005, 12:25:51 AM »

I would really appreciate any suggestions.

As some of you might know my front suspension seems to be messed up. I like the super low look for the front end, Eibach Springs are just not low enough. So now I'm shopping for a set of coil overs for my front end.

Which ones are good?

I just want the front set, don't need rear I'm thinking I can go a few more months with my 9 month old rear set up.

tein basic is the best bang for your buck from what i hear
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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2005, 09:41:58 PM »

OK You want to lower your car , First off how do you drive it ....
Is the car a daily driver ?? or is it an all out show car??Is the car kitted??what are your local roads like??Snow and ice in the winter?? All of these will influence what type of lowering you might want ...
For a Daily driver I highly suggest a Drop spring , less maintenance/more reliable/Easier on the wallet
All out show car/kitted Think about coilovers or the Tiens for adjustability , ability to slam at shows
Bad local roads /big potholes/steep drives/roadkill galore think of a lesser drop or coilovers/tiens
Snow and ice in winter /think coilovers or tiens for ability to raise it back up for winter(will require alignment)

OK Now What do I need:
Lowering springs that WORK:
Eibach pro kit 1.8" drop settles to about a 2" drop
Suspension Techniques 1.3" drop settles to about 1.75" drop
Intrax 2" drop settles to around 3" drop or more
Dropzone 2" drop settles to 3" or more
OK these are from MY experience on a V6 ... I HIGHLY recommend either the Eibach Pro kit or the Suspension Tech springs... They provide the BEST stock like ride and are VERY drivable on less then perfect roads...
IMO The Intrax and Dropzone springs are VERY VERY low and VERY VERY bouncy
they seem to be remarketed Eclipse springs that have too low of a spring rate to handle the V6 ...

Coilovers that WORK:
Maxspeed/Dreamspeed coilovers
SkunkII Coilovers
These provide good spring rates/driveability and adjustability... They Require an experienced installer to give best results...Poor installation you will have noises bumps rattles ect that will never go away ... Properly installed they are descent but require modification of the struts that VOID warranty...
I DO NOT suggest getting no name ebay coilovers for the eclipse , With too low of spring rates they WILL collapse/They will ride poorly/You will end up replacing them ... Even some Named coilovers will not hold Up , I purchased a set of WeaponR's and they were junk after 3 months...

Tien all in one unit
These include coilovers AND Strut combo's built together ...
These have great spring rates, are made as a unit so you do not have to assemble them are very reliable and easy to replace the entire suspension...There are several Tien units from the basic to the EDFC adjustable

Struts:
Will I need Struts , YES any lowering will require struts... Can I use my stock struts?? Yes but they will blow and be worthless in no time...So WHY bother, I don't care if you are broke, save your money do it once and do it right !!!
KYB GR2's are very inexpensive CAN be used , But IMO they are not the RIGHT choice they are basically Upgraded stockers... Many have used them , but they fail pretty soon on Springs that are 2" or more, Same with coilovers

KYB AGX's Are more money/more adjustable hold up well to being lowered/ there are two part#'s one for 2" lower one for lower then 2" The lower set is better for coilover use as they have a shorter rod and prevent BOTTOMING...

Koni and Tokkiko both make excellent struts but are normally more expensive and harder to find...

Camber Kits:
After lowering will I need a Camber kit Huh YES you will definately need at least a REAR KIT, this can be done with longer bolts and washers, OR you can purchase a premade kit
Will I need a front kit Huh POSSIBLY I've dropped numerous cars for members/non members and here's what I have found, I've seen 1.3" springs require no kit to up to a 3 degree kit ... What I suggest is dropping the car/let springs settle for at least a week then take the car in for an alignment check, they can then get the car up on a rack and TELL you what kit you will need.... Do your homework on the alignment shop ask locals with local cars that are dropped where they got the alignments done... Try to use a shop thats used to lowered cars and able to get them up on the ramp...

OK how much will all this cost me Huh
Plan on spending around $1000 on parts/alignment ... If you are not a do it yourselfer then add $300 for labor to install some shops will be more/less depending on your area.. Of course those prices are new parts , you might be able to get a deal on used parts but remember you can't be sure on used struts...


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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2005, 11:06:57 PM »

---------- Bad Venge ------------ Let me start by saying DAMN!!!

What a response! Man I just love this site, there's always someone willing to help and always someone willing to go the extra mile for a fellow ASOG Member.

Aight with that said here's the deal:
I live in San Bernardino, CA, roads are not the best but pretty decent, no snow but during the rainy season it can be messy. My Avenger is a daily driver and I drive it a lot, really a lot!

My preference is: "The lower the better" but has to look good. I hate it when the tires look tilted
I had Eibach lowering kit but was not low enough, I got them cut off and got a  new set of Monroe Sensa Trac that gave up after 6-8 months (I know that wasn't a wise investment Undecided)

I'll be getting some money soon and I will be willing to spend what's necessary to get what I want "lowest look possible" and fix my mistake. So after reading your suggestions and reviews I think I want/need coil overs and struts combo but which ones?

Now you are the second one suggesting: Tein COMBO is that the brand "Tein"? or are they bilstein?
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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2005, 11:11:33 PM »

Now you are the second one suggesting: Tein COMBO is that the brand "Tein"? or are they bilstein?

Tein is the company for the coilovers.
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2005, 11:14:16 PM »

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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2005, 12:15:38 AM »

http://www.hopupracing.com/tebadacosymi.html

Remember this is all in one struts INCLUDED /Built in/whatever
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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2005, 06:47:01 AM »

badvenge's first reply was a cut/paste from an ASEC sticky IMO
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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2005, 01:51:37 PM »

Yes but look at the  STICKY I wrote it ..... Roll Eyes I think I can use it this way  Angry
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Re: What Kind of Coil Over Setup?
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2005, 02:31:24 PM »

If you live in Cali..

I suggest taking your car to Road Race Engineering and getting them to outfit it with some JIC Magic coilovers..  GET THEM TO SET IT UP..

it'll be expensive.. but you will end up with the best handling avenger *EVER*

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/jicinfo.htm
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2005, 01:08:52 AM »

Yes but look at the  STICKY I wrote it ..... Roll Eyes I think I can use it this way  Angry

lol sorry, I didnt look at that
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2005, 01:26:34 AM »

Yes but look at the  STICKY I wrote it ..... Roll Eyes I think I can use it this way  Angry

lol sorry, I didnt look at that

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« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2005, 04:30:36 AM »

Yes but look at the  STICKY I wrote it ..... Roll Eyes I think I can use it this way  Angry

lol sorry, I didnt look at that



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« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2005, 06:10:28 PM »

Administrator I will seriously consider your suggestion ........
Race Engineering sounds like the place to go.
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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2005, 08:01:53 PM »

Administrator I will seriously consider your suggestion ........
Race Engineering sounds like the place to go.

 Wink  you won't be disappointed..  infact your car will handle to the point where it will scare the crap outta you because you don't want to push it any harder..
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