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Old 08-18-2015, 05:23 PM   #253
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Old 02-24-2016, 08:18 PM   #254
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My shocks and struts are just about done. I wanna build up my car on a budget. I found a set of used tein street basis coilovers online.

Is it worth to get the used coilovers or buy new shocks/struts with springs?

This is my dd and won't be tracked. I might enter an autox event this summer but not sure. I drive hard in the turns.

What kind of performance can I expect from these coilovers vs a set of aftermarket shocks with springs?
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Old 02-24-2016, 09:29 PM   #255
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I've never used CO's but based on what you want from your Yaris i'd say stick with a set of springs and go w/ performance shocks.

The problem is finding high performance shocks. Tokiko blues are no longer made for the Yaris but they're your best bet price wise. They make Tokiko Reds which are adjustable and Garm from MI is selling them for each corner of the car. However even with his price they're roughly the same as a new pair of street basis'.

Short answer: If the Blues were still available i'd vote go for those. In reality a set of street basis CO's are prob the next best option. Apparently they're not too stiff for a DD, only down side is you can't adjust stiffness. But you can adjust ride height (good for ☃ winters) and to perfect the look.

Also check out Megan EZ street CO's I believe they're adjustable for stiffness as well.

If I can't source a set of front performance struts as good or better than the Blues down the road when my stock one's blow out. Then i'll just be putting th cash down on a new set of EZ coilovers. Not the most comfortable for a DD, but i'm not too picky about plushness of my ride. I have my fiancees car for that.
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Old 02-25-2016, 11:05 AM   #256
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That's the reason I ask. New shocks/struts with springs would cost roughly the same as the coilovers. Aftermarket shocks and springs would be about the same.
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Old 02-25-2016, 11:22 AM   #257
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Get the coils ! You'll be happy with the different levels of adjustment for height and comfort adjustments with the turns of the dampening knobs. I look at it as a possible investment for a re-sale down the line too.

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Old 02-25-2016, 12:16 PM   #258
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Get the coils ! You'll be happy with the different levels of adjustment for height and comfort adjustments with the turns of the dampening knobs. I look at it as a possible investment for a re-sale down the line too.
Ya if price is the same then just go for the CO's. I'd try and source some softer CO's as most are pretty damn stiff for a DD from what I've heard online.

The Street Basis' are apparently fairly comfortable for a DD but then again they have no damper adjustment. I'd look into the EZ street CO's as I think they're damper adjustable but I'm not sure how stiff the spring rate is on them.

It likely won't do anything for re sale down the road, if you want good re sale, keep it stock and keep it rust free and up to date with proof of maintenance schedules. The only way it will increase re sale value is if you find the right (rare) buyer who appreciates what you've done. Even then anyone w/ some common sense will only give you the price of a stock used one since they know you likely won't find another buyer who'll pay more than that.

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Old 02-25-2016, 01:25 PM   #259
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I'm probably going to go with the coilovers. They aren't the best but if I can get them for the right price than I can't really go wrong. They'd be half as much as a new set of the Megan's.

OEM shocks with springs is going to be pretty much the same price, (maybe more with shipping/exchange/customs if necessary) than the coilovers.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:31 PM   #260
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Curious as to how you find the stiffness of the street Basis. How many miles on the used set?
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Old 02-25-2016, 05:18 PM   #261
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My bad I meant re sale for the coil overs
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Old 02-25-2016, 05:27 PM   #262
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Out of curiosity will xD coils work for our cars? I'm not concerned with the difference in weight and spring rates being different ETC. Etc. I'm just concerned with the shocks lining up to the shock towers and honestly I'd want hem stiffer the better. I found someone selling some locally and I heard the xD guys use our components for suspension just wanted to confirm with the guys in here who know a lot more about he compatibility of the two chasis. His xD is 2008
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Old 02-25-2016, 09:34 PM   #263
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27,000km

are suspension parts interchangeable between the sedan and hatchback?
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Old 02-25-2016, 10:05 PM   #264
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are suspension parts interchangeable between the sedan and hatchback?

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Old 08-03-2016, 09:28 PM   #265
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I am inching my way towards my first real modification - coilovers. I read all through this thread and I've looked around. It's been a few years since the start of this thread, some options seem to have disappeared and i wanted to know if anything else changed?
Are BC's still a thumbs down?
Megan ez are inexpensive but still good?
TEIN were also liked, the basis are about the same price as Megan's, still good?
TEIN advanced are a little less expensive than the BC's. Are they better than EZ and basis?
Any thoughts on ISC N1's?
I am kinda leaning towards the TEIN basis, around 700 is ok budget wise, from the posts not as hard as megans for a DD and I'm just looking for a wheel gap of about an inch (looked at lowering springs, but prefer more height control) and a planted feel.
Any thoughts appreciated

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Old 09-09-2017, 05:16 AM   #266
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Score! Tein Coilovers

Snapped up this deal.. $300 NZD. Only 10,000km on them. Just need an OCD clean.

Tein low down spec light weight master basic compact (what a mouthful)

If coil overs work out (my first experience with them) I'll likely keep for a while and upgrade to a new set.
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Old 09-23-2017, 01:07 PM   #267
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Snapped up this deal.. $300 NZD. Only 10,000km on them. Just need an OCD clean.

Tein low down spec light weight master basic compact (what a mouthful)

If coil overs work out (my first experience with them) I'll likely keep for a while and upgrade to a new set.
hey nice are those camber adjustment arms.

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I am inching my way towards my first real modification - coilovers. I read all through this thread and I've looked around. It's been a few years since the start of this thread, some options seem to have disappeared and i wanted to know if anything else changed?
Are BC's still a thumbs down?
Megan ez are inexpensive but still good?
TEIN were also liked, the basis are about the same price as Megan's, still good?
TEIN advanced are a little less expensive than the BC's. Are they better than EZ and basis?
Any thoughts on ISC N1's?
I am kinda leaning towards the TEIN basis, around 700 is ok budget wise, from the posts not as hard as megans for a DD and I'm just looking for a wheel gap of about an inch (looked at lowering springs, but prefer more height control) and a planted feel.
Any thoughts appreciated
you could always get the sportivo shocks and the lowering springs and save yourself abour 200 usd.

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Old 09-23-2017, 01:19 PM   #269
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what exactly do those do?

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