Ground Control coil overs...
 

Anyone use the ones that you couple with like, tokico shocks at all?

I've been looking for a set of shocks and springs and I kind of like the idea of the adjustability and the not 1200+ for a set of full on coilovers.

Comments, concerns, flames?

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I had them with KYB AGX shocks and didn't much care for them. I'd much rather get a nice set of lowering springs on quality shocks.

Unless you're willing to spend $1,800+ then skip coilovers.

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Or check the new megan racing coilovers, I heard that can be had for quite cheap and arent too bad.

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Probably the same "not too bad" as the junk K-Sport coilovers.

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Save yourself the headache and get some nice shocks (KYB or Tokico) with some nice springs. Cheap coilovers are not worth the headache.

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Or bilsteins or Koni Yellows.

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I've seen people with good luck on the BC coil overs also. Still under $1000.

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FTFY

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The Ground Controls use Eibach springs, so they can be decent and you can change the springs. They are kinda a build it yourself coilover setup.

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Just get a nice set of springs and shocks. You will be much happier with the ride, less headache.

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No, they are made in Taiwan. ;)

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I think that's worse?

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Well that was pretty straight forward.

back to tokico's and tein s.techs

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TEIN S-Techs are total crap. They are a dressup/lowering spring only, not for performance at all.

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Well that's what I get for listening to the guys on my.is.

Suggestions for a better spring that will offer a performance upgrade but not make me hate life during my hour commutes from home and work?

I was thinking of between an 1.5" - 2" drop. No more. Deff no less.

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H&R? Eibach?

Koni Yellows def. seem to be the top notch stuff for shocks.

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Are koni yellows the ones with the adjustable perch? Because I heard some bad reviews about them due to noise complaints from the perch being loose (again from the my.is guys).

I've read solid reviews on the Eibachs, and they were my first choice for awhile.

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Koni just makes the shock/strut, any sort of adjustable spring perch would be aftermarket such as what Ground Control makes.

Get a spring with a progressive rate, you'll thank us later.

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Eibachs are probably the best bet for Ride quality, they are a little soft. I love mine for daily driving but for more stiffness and possibly more drop, go H&R. Had those on the M3 and they were a bit stiffer.

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Definitely.

Yup, I agree, both are great quality springs. You can also check out Swift's offerings.

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I'd skip the Tokico's. When I spoke with the person at Ground Control about doing my car they were telling me that those shocks (on a 2g t/e) top out at about 325-375 spring rates. The stock springs are only roughly 245front and 150rear. H&R race springs are 430 front and 260 rear which means your front shocks will be over run on the Tokicos. They ride decent but not great for a performance aspect.


I'd go KONI or Bilstien. Good luck.

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I have the Tokico Illumina's with the matching Tokico springs on both my GSX and my Mustang. Only complaint I have is the rear on my mustang is still pretty high. However, I would buy the matched set again any day. They work quite well together.

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^ I have the tokico ones too and love them.

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I agree with either Eibach or Swift springs. I love my Swift Spec-R springs but they are a little harsh for the typical person, but I have heard the regular Swifts and the Eibachs are pretty comparable. Both are progressive rate springs, so they ride nice but will show their sportiness when you push the car in a turn.