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tein basic or c8 coilovers?

Old Apr 3, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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tein basic or c8 coilovers?

I want to know your guys opinion on those coils. Because I'm getting a good deal on either set. So plz lmk. Thanks.
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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what do you want coilovers for?
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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A better ride. I'm still on the stock ones. And it feels.like they are about to give out. I just want something with a good ride and.not.so.bouncy. also in the future to lower it cuhz I don't like the front gap. Lol
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I would go with basic's but i haven't herd anything on c8's besides that they are some cheap taiwan or china made coilovers... you pay for what you get.. if anything i was considering maybe spending more and getting some ST coilovers from KW..for more of a basic coilover.
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Hmmm.
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Any other inputs?
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Get the ST if you want to go cheap.
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OK. What about spring rates? What is the ideal spring rates for a good comfortable ride?
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