Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

I have a small problem. My car bounces all over the place and I think I need new shocks. I'm @ arond 70K+ miles on the ODO. I'm the type of guy that would like to upgrade a bit when parts need replacing. I would like to spend under a grand.

Here are some key factors:

I drive 120 miles a day so I need something comfortable and reliable.
I currently have Tein lowering springs.
I drive like a grandma.
I want to maintain my lowered look
I sometimes run staggered wheels that tend to rub in the back. So i need something that doesnt have much suspension travel.

Should I get upgraded shocks and keep the springs?
Toss in a few extra hundred and get a coilover setup?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

well if you dont drive crazy or anything shocks sound like a good idea. I hear not so great things about Tokico HPs but im sure it'll be a small increase over stock, they run under 400. I dont know exactly how much the T1R dampers cost but they sound like your best bet! If you really want coilovers Tein Basics or Enduratechs sound like a good idea if you want to maintain comfort

 

T1R damper are the way to go, fuck the tokico hp, its only a oem replacement and no adjustement.

 

no t1r. koni or coilovers.

 

I thought the konis were not available yet?

 

koni have not released yet and will prolly never do it.
the t1r is the way to go, at soft its like the stock riding. You dont need more.

 

Did you happen to have them in your car and are speaking from experience? I hope so thats the kinda advice I'm looking for...

 

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Speaking from experience. Based on what you describe and how you drive, the T1R's are beyond perfect for you.

 

I would go with coilover, they last longer and has applicable with spring and shocks.

If you want I am selling my megan coilovers. PM for more info.

 

On what basis would you even think a coilover last longer than a separate spring and shock/strut?

 

The basis is he's trying to sell his coilovers...

 

You're funny. lol I was referring to stock shocks and aftermarket springs comparing to coilovers.

 

the new d2 rs coilovers for the price can't beat them, also the new ones are iso TUV certified.

 

should last a life time of dd

 

That's not what the post said. Yeah, I know he would like to sell his Megans. It takes awhile to sell some stuff on this site.

 

T1R shock will be more confortable VS the megan coilover

 

Another option could be the new
Tokico Adjustable D-Spec & HTS Series
Anyone try those yet?

 

well.. those are like 900 dollars though, at that point why even consider shocks an option? hehe

 

yeah.. you might as well spend a bit more n get a nice set of coilovers

 

I can get a brand new set of Tein basics for $975. I think I'm likely going that route.