View Full Version : Cusco Comp-S Coilovers on their way!!!
BulletProofAuto
08-30-2006, 10:02 PM
Well guys it looks as though I've secured a set of Cusco Comp-S coilovers, the only pair in the country right now from Cusco USA.
Once I receive them, which I assume will be on Friday at the earliest, I will be searching for someone local in Socal to lend us their vehicle for a couple of days so that we can test fit this suspension.
Cusco is not giving us this for free, matter of fact it's at our normal pricing. What I am offering is a discounted price to anyone that would like to do this plus free installation by us. Now of course it will be subject to sales tax as well, we can't get around Uncle Sam and have no intentions of trying.
For those that are not familiar with this line of coilovers, here is the rundown:
It is an entry level coilover designed for a more aggresive stance and increased handling. This is perfect for daily driving and some spirited corner carving. The ride height is adjustable and the dampers are very high quality. I personally have used Cusco suspension before and have been very happy. Dampening is preset to the spring rate, this kit for the Yaris does not include upper mounts though, stock ones will need to be used. I will look into aftermarket upper mounts in time, I know Cusco sells them so I just need to be clear on compatibility. Retail for these are $1230.00. Spring rates are F:7k, R:3k.
I will post a thread with pictures and a step by step installation review. For liability purposes I'll let the owner of the vehicle drive the heck out of it. :burnrubber:
If anyone in the southern California area wants to lend me their Yaris on a Friday and pick it up on Monday please email me at john@bulletproofautomotive.com
I know you guys want some coilovers, well here we go.
-john
*edit* here are the pics, i didn't know i made them so large, i'll resize them later to make it a little easier to view but for those of you wanting detail, you've got it :thumbup:
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riceboy
08-30-2006, 10:40 PM
Damn it.. you Socal guys get it all.. the sun, the chicks, the chicks... and the hookup on car parts...
SOMEBODY SHOW A EAST COASTER SOME LOVE........ PLEASE......................
weesst side!!... vancouver, canada... that is... lol so.. north west... hahaha go canucks go!
Chris07LB
08-31-2006, 11:11 AM
Hummmm... anyone interested in some DF210's?
riceboy
08-31-2006, 12:31 PM
Just a shade under 2600 miles... 39 hours or driving, about 10 tanks of gas...
BulletProofAuto
08-31-2006, 10:05 PM
i figured i'd have a little more reaction to this
riceboy
08-31-2006, 10:52 PM
I would be all over this!!!
03Z33
09-01-2006, 02:30 AM
How about you bring in some HKS S-Comps ? I'd be all over those : )
I'll call you tomorrow though about the Cusco's... what I really need is the upper camber plates though :( and I'll be at the track this Sunday, so unless you're willing to let me install them on Sat. and drive on Sunday, It'll have to wait until next week.
argylesocks
09-01-2006, 09:28 AM
i figured i'd have a little more reaction to this
you should make a Tour of this. Maybe come to NH as your next stop.
BulletProofAuto
09-01-2006, 12:55 PM
How about you bring in some HKS S-Comps ? I'd be all over those : )
I'll call you tomorrow though about the Cusco's... what I really need is the upper camber plates though :( and I'll be at the track this Sunday, so unless you're willing to let me install them on Sat. and drive on Sunday, It'll have to wait until next week.
next weekend actually works better for me anyways. my goal is to receive the car next friday and have it ready for pickup Sunday or Monday.
The S-Comps are a little bit away for us at the moment, I'd like to get these done first :biggrin:
BulletProofAuto
09-02-2006, 02:20 PM
i received the kit yesterday afternoon. i'm actually looking at them right now and I'll have some pics up within the hour. let me say that the most noticeable aspect of these are the quality. they are heavy duty and thick, but not heavy. cusco's quality is very apparent in these and i look forward to making many yaris drivers happy.
BulletProofAuto
09-02-2006, 02:41 PM
i noticed i didn't bring a memory card stick for the computer, i'll have to upload them when i get home off of my camera. give me a little time.
BulletProofAuto
09-03-2006, 12:20 AM
updated with super large and hi res pics, 56k no way
riceboy
09-03-2006, 01:20 AM
updated with super large and hi res pics, 56k no way
56" Widescreen no way............ :biggrin:
riceboy
09-03-2006, 01:21 AM
and the rest...
03Z33
09-04-2006, 11:03 AM
very nice! :biggrin: Can't wait to check them out in person tomorrow :wink:
03Z33
09-05-2006, 07:46 PM
I just got back from visiting Bulletproof, they have some of the coolest rare parts all in one place WOW!
Thanks John for showing me around and taking the time. The Cuscos look great and I'd love to pick them up if no one else picks them up this week!
I picked up a copy of the Hyper-rev book and highly recommend EVERYONE check it out :)
slvryaris
09-06-2006, 12:15 AM
What price do they run???
03Z33
09-06-2006, 01:44 AM
I believe list is $1230 and BP have them on sale for $1107:
http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com/catalog-detail.php?ID=5268
BulletProofAuto
09-15-2006, 08:22 PM
ken(badhabitz) picked these up yesterday, should have them installed today or tomorrow. one of us will get pics up and hopefully he'll have an install writeup.
thanks ken!!! and anyone who wants a set, here is the link.
http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com/catalog-detail.php?ID=5268
Chris07LB
09-15-2006, 08:37 PM
:drool: AWESOME!
What size wheels is he running?? Id like to see it SLAMMED on factory 15's for shits and giggles! :thumbsup:
BulletProofAuto
09-15-2006, 08:56 PM
by the way, for all that would get involved in a tein vs cusco debate...
(unbiased answer since we are a dealer for both)
the cusco quality is much better consistently then tein. the tein basic was built to be a cheap coilover, the cusco was built to be entry level in terms of properties. do you want cheap? i would only buy upper level teins made in japan if i had a choice, all cusco are made in japan.
BulletProofAuto
09-15-2006, 08:57 PM
:drool: AWESOME!
What size wheels is he running?? Id like to see it SLAMMED on factory 15's for shits and giggles! :thumbsup:
he's running stocks, he'll be ordering wheels in time
03Z33
09-15-2006, 11:28 PM
Nice! I knew he'd see the light :biggrin: The C-One stuff is cool but you can't beat a nice set of coilovers :wink:
badhabitz
09-16-2006, 01:36 PM
haha ur right jeff i saw the light thanks john for the coil overs there already installed and the car handles great now i feel that my car has new life cause i want to drive it all the time now and take turns this was probably the best investment that i have made so far ill email u the pics today
ItsMyDaily
09-19-2006, 09:15 PM
haha ur right jeff i saw the light thanks john for the coil overs there already installed and the car handles great now i feel that my car has new life cause i want to drive it all the time now and take turns this was probably the best investment that i have made so far ill email u the pics today
stiffness, and bumpiness compared to stock set-up? How does it compare...better or worse, or only a minor change?
I'm not sure how many setting the cusco coils have, but maybe the softest will be similar to stock?
ItsMyDaily
09-23-2006, 07:13 PM
stiffness, and bumpiness compared to stock set-up? How does it compare...better or worse, or only a minor change?
I'm not sure how many setting the cusco coils have, but maybe the softest will be similar to stock?
:stupid:
BulletProofAuto
09-25-2006, 01:55 PM
:stupid:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1828
the cusco's are non adjustable dampening, so you'll only be able to adust the ride height.
will you be getting any more cusco coilovers? if so, still selling for 1107??
and also, how do they compare with the C-ONE sports dampers? Any info on those?? I notice there's nothing written about those on the website and they're a little bit cheaper! or are they totally different things??
BulletProofAuto
05-17-2007, 06:19 PM
We have one more Cusco Compact-S in stock, for the price of $1107.00 with free shipping.
The C-One Sport suspension has a lower spring rate than the Cusco Comp-S coilovers and cannot be adjusted height wise. The comp-S coilovers are a better bang for the buck imo, because they are height adjustable, have a stiffer spring set up, and are a full coilover system, compared to the C-One system, which is just a srping and shock set up.
First come first serve on the last set of Cusco Comp-S coilovers!
-Mike
by the way, for all that would get involved in a tein vs cusco debate...
(unbiased answer since we are a dealer for both)
the cusco quality is much better consistently then tein. the tein basic was built to be a cheap coilover, the cusco was built to be entry level in terms of properties. do you want cheap? i would only buy upper level teins made in japan if i had a choice, all cusco are made in japan.
Im gonna have to disagree with you totally on callng Tein Basic a cheap coilover. I know many people who have had them for a while, they have been very satisfied with them, its truly a great kit! I also have them, they are very comfortable and YES, THE BASIC'S ARE ALSO MADE IN JAPAN, ALL TEIN ARE MADE IN JAPAN!!! :thumbsup:
The Cusco's are good as well, I dont want to compare the two, but almost the same in my opinion. I would definitely rather suggest Tein Basic's for everday use and daily driving over the Cusco's, but Cusco's would be better for track use because of their agressive stiffness...
Toymaniac
05-18-2007, 04:10 PM
By experience on Both Tein and Cusco on my Echo Hatch
What i can say that both are realy good product:thumbsup:
the only down side on cusco that i saw is that they rust way faster than Tein anyway the ones i had did....
Coilovers like Tein and Cusco are way better than any strut/shock/spring combos for having tested 9 different setups on my Echo let me tell you coilovers are great:thumbup:
brickhardmeat
05-18-2007, 04:45 PM
This thread is for Bullet Proof Automontive sales. I am certain Cusco is a very nice product.:biggrin:
BulletProofAuto
05-21-2007, 10:45 PM
"by the way, for all that would get involved in a tein vs cusco debate...
(unbiased answer since we are a dealer for both)
the cusco quality is much better consistently then tein. the tein basic was built to be a cheap coilover, the cusco was built to be entry level in terms of properties. do you want cheap? i would only buy upper level teins made in japan if i had a choice, all cusco are made in japan."
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The above statement was made by a previous employee of ours. Please disregard this statement as a representation of our views at Bulletproof Automotive. Our intentions are never to be bias, but this statement is clearly just that. Thank you.
-Mike
brickhardmeat
05-21-2007, 10:52 PM
"by the way, for all that would get involved in a tein vs cusco debate...
(unbiased answer since we are a dealer for both)
the cusco quality is much better consistently then tein. the tein basic was built to be a cheap coilover, the cusco was built to be entry level in terms of properties. do you want cheap? i would only buy upper level teins made in japan if i had a choice, all cusco are made in japan."
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The above statement was made by a previous employee of ours. Please disregard this statement as a representation of our views at Bulletproof Automotive. Our intentions are never to be bias, but this statement is clearly just that. Thank you.
-Mike
What get's me about Tein is that you can't even find a decent picture of them anywhere online. People who have purchased the Basics for the most part seem incredibly pleased however I have seen a couple of poor reviews and complaints of failure. I am sure that goes for most all products of any kind. Megan Coilovers are very appealing at the moment. Are you selling Megan any other brands for comparison shoppers like myself?
BulletProofAuto
05-22-2007, 12:10 AM
What get's me about Tein is that you can't even find a decent picture of them anywhere online. People who have purchased the Basics for the most part seem incredibly pleased however I have seen a couple of poor reviews and complaints of failure. I am sure that goes for most all products of any kind. Megan Coilovers are very appealing at the moment. Are you selling Megan any other brands for comparison shoppers like myself?
We only deal with Japanese parts.
Personally, I would not purchase a coilover system that I have heard multiple complaints about.
As far as Cusco goes... I have not heard complaints. :thumbsup:
-Mike
What type of complaints have you guys heard about regarding Tein as a whole or even yet the Tein Basic Damper Coilover kit???
Im very curious because I just purchased a set not too long ago, Im real satisfied with them so far!
brickhardmeat
05-22-2007, 01:45 PM
What type of complaints have you guys heard about regarding Tein as a whole or even yet the Tein Basic Damper Coilover kit???
Im very curious because I just purchased a set not too long ago, Im real satisfied with them so far!
Only one complaint I found on the web for breakage/failure of the basics. Mostly positive feedback and then of course some critizism for them being cheaply made. Just google tein basics and see what other drivers are saying about them.
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