I am 2 weeks from purchasing a set of coilovers for my MT 04 RX8. I was leaning towards TEIN but I am having second thoughts about it. I have read some threads about a few other coilover systems but Iam looking for some suggestions from some of you that have them installed from all of the different manufacturers. I was prepared to pay 700$ for a set but would be okay with paying 1500$ for a high end set. What I am looking for in a set:

1) Height Adjustable. The most flexibility here.
2) Dampening. Street driving, but if I ever venture to take her on a track I want to have the option to do so.
3) Easy adjustments.
4) From a reputable company that uses high end material.

So if you guys/girls can help me in making a decision that would be great.

 

Where are you finding $700 coilovers? They are generally in the $1500-$2500 range.

 

ebay?

 

RZ motoring here in FL sells Tein Basic Coilovers for $650,and charges $150 for install. Theres plenty of places that sell them for that cheap , you just have to search.

 

HKS HIPERMAX RS. $1850.00 MSRP. but im sure u can always talk them down.

short details on it:
The all-new Hipermax Racing Sport (RS) coilover suspension kits are the first Hipermax line to be engineered as a truly global suspension system. HKS suspension engineers’ spent over a year developing the Hipermax RS, testing on various race tracks throughout the world, auto cross events and street testing in both Japan and the United States.

The result of all this testing and development is a coilover suspension system that has been precisely valved to dramatically improve handling at a competitive track level, yet still be comfortable even on the harsh road conditions in the United States. HKS was able to achieve this versatility by using an F1 inspired single tube structure coupled with an oversized piston and dual oil and gas chambers. A shortened cylinder body allows suspension travel to be maintained when the car is lowered. The Hipermax RS also features HKS’ trademark 30-way dampening and rebound adjustability that is adjusted simultaneously for easy tuning. The included anodized aluminum upper pillowball mounts improve steering response, traction and offer a more direct feel to the driving surface. On certain applications camber can be adjusted on the upper pillowball mounts. All HKS Hipermax RS coilover suspension kits are built in-house at HKS Headquarters in Japan.

 

Jic !!!!

 

Tein Basic Coilovers can be purchased for about 700$ give or take a few dollars.

 

if you want dampening control though, better look into the higher end one since the tein basic is only height adjustable.

go HKS like lazi said!

 

Tein Flex for $650! in FLA! ...Ocala here, where is RZ motoring located at cause I'll be there tomorrow.

 

if u read it rite its not the tein flex its the tein basic coilovers. 2 WAYYY DIFFERENT coilovers

 

ZEALLLLLLL

too bad they are stupid expensive

I can hook you up with some Tein Flex's if you want em.

 

yea go hks...liek the above guys said

 

NO, use KW Variant 3 coil overs !

Get what the pro's use. It will last you for ever. 2" down, 2 " up 12 way adjustable.

6 compression, 6 dampening.

It cost money for the best.

 

Razz, do you sell KW's? Every thread that involves suspension lately has you telling everyone that they are stupid & cheap for buying anything different.

 

lol, wtf, he says he's looking to spend 700 bucks, and everyone recommends him something about double what he's looking to pay. Can't believe bindon mentioned zeals...

There are no coilovers that lets you adjust dampening levels at that price range, only height. Maybe get some koni yellows and some springs.

 

I've never used those words or anything like those.

Remmber you get what you pay for.

Main thing to consider is the application.

If you want adjustability and height KW's are one of the ways to go.

If want same on a cheap buget keep looking. Good Luck.

You can always consider seperate spring and shock purchase to suit your needs like RB springs and Koni's.

 

Okay so to further clarify.... I have 2k for a set of coilovers. my quick search revealed the link below of list of coilover applications for the 8. I would rather not pay 2k for a set and I am looking for a nice cost to benefit ratio.


http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/perf...nsion/Coilover

 

hmm... anyone heard anything about the silk coilovers?

 

I've been looking at all those too on that site, and to me, so far, the Cusco's look like the best deal. Not cheap, just the best deal for value. Why? The electronic controller is available (easy adjustment and w/a reasonable useable number of stops, 6 I think), they're SS in part so they'll last and adjust over time wo/trouble, the height adj setting does not affect damper stroke, and they have a good rep as far as I can tell. There's more detail on them here http://www.jscspeed.com/evo/evo_base..._zero1_evo.htm and you can get pillowball mounts for a bit extra, which is nice. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has these and what they think of them.

 

So does Tein Flex and SuperStreet having Electric damper control. Tein's EDFC allows 32 level control (16 major clicks but also allow 16 1/2way clicks).

Tein Flex is hard enough for street, unless you are living in Japan, you need not go any harder. Uneven road make my car uncompfortable.

Tein has MonoFlex now - even lighter and bigger piston.

I can suggest my dream suspension but it will way over your budget.

BTW I got my Tein Flex damper just over US$1100 in HK

 

2k budget, hks are great coilovers. Silk Road are a great option too, i believe they're made using some cusco parts. I'll look into those two.

 

Someone should really ask what the goals of the OP are. He mentions "Height Adjustable. The most flexibility here."

Why do you want to adjust the height so much? If you're in to a show car that you slam at the venue, that's fine. For a car that actually handles, you can't adjust the height without re-corner weighting the car and re-aligning the car after EVERY height change.

 

yes re-aligning must be done and it is such a pain

 

i didnt think cusco had a coilover for the RX8, and on their site... its still not listed.
I would be careful and double check with Cusco before buying.

 

I would go with the HKS Hipermax RS

http://shop.edoperformance.com/produ...oducts_id=4236

this is the best price I could find on the web