Review Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC coilovers
Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC coilovers
This is mostly the same information I posted under Amplified Motorsports' vendor thread but I'm posting it here for everyone as well. I know there are about 3 or 4 of us with these so far, so guys feel free to add your thoughts as well.
I have over 800 miles on these coilovers now. They are a much more comfortable ride than I'd expected or have previously experienced with a coilover setup. I went from stock to Tanabe NF210 springs to these Sustec Pro S-OC coilovers. These have higher spring rates (10.0 F/9.0 R) than the NF210 (7.6F/7.2 R) and I expected them to be stiffer, but the damping is soft enough to produce a great ride for a daily driver. They ride better than the NF210 springs and certainly handle much better. They don't have pillowball mounts or 30 way adjustability so if you are trying to build an all out road course track monster with no concern for comfort and driveability, get something different. If you want to be able to lower your car as much as you like, drastically improve handling, and maintain a very comfortable ride, save yourself $1K or more by getting these instead of other coils that cost over twice as much and don't ride as well as these do. They corner fantastic at high speeds (100 MPH+) and are very predictable at the limit of traction (or at least as close as I've gotten to it). They settled almost 3/8" or so after driving on them a bit so factor that in when setting your height.
Overall, I am so glad I waited for these rather than buying something earlier that would have cost me a lot more money. IMO these are perfect for someone who drives their car a lot and isn't willing to sacrifice comfort and ride for the sake of handling. They still corner like mad at he height I have them set (moderate drop), far better than springs alone and the ride is better than springs as well.
FYI, only other other suspension mods already on the car are Hotchkis F/R sways with the rear set to least stiffest setting.
Tanabe Website
Vendor thread for Amplified Motorsport
I have over 800 miles on these coilovers now. They are a much more comfortable ride than I'd expected or have previously experienced with a coilover setup. I went from stock to Tanabe NF210 springs to these Sustec Pro S-OC coilovers. These have higher spring rates (10.0 F/9.0 R) than the NF210 (7.6F/7.2 R) and I expected them to be stiffer, but the damping is soft enough to produce a great ride for a daily driver. They ride better than the NF210 springs and certainly handle much better. They don't have pillowball mounts or 30 way adjustability so if you are trying to build an all out road course track monster with no concern for comfort and driveability, get something different. If you want to be able to lower your car as much as you like, drastically improve handling, and maintain a very comfortable ride, save yourself $1K or more by getting these instead of other coils that cost over twice as much and don't ride as well as these do. They corner fantastic at high speeds (100 MPH+) and are very predictable at the limit of traction (or at least as close as I've gotten to it). They settled almost 3/8" or so after driving on them a bit so factor that in when setting your height.
Overall, I am so glad I waited for these rather than buying something earlier that would have cost me a lot more money. IMO these are perfect for someone who drives their car a lot and isn't willing to sacrifice comfort and ride for the sake of handling. They still corner like mad at he height I have them set (moderate drop), far better than springs alone and the ride is better than springs as well.
FYI, only other other suspension mods already on the car are Hotchkis F/R sways with the rear set to least stiffest setting.
Tanabe Website
Vendor thread for Amplified Motorsport
Great review BB. I like the Tanabe's as well. They are great for daily driving. If only I had a scale with me when Lou installed them to show the weight difference between these and the stock.
Nice write up. Was debating between the tanabe coils and the eibach springs due to cash reasons, but i'm going to have to save my cash and go with the tanabes. Thanks BB.
Dude, AWESOME review!! Thanks. So, what you're saying is the ride just a tad firmer than stock but handle exponentially better? Hell yeah!! Do these fit the Sedan for sure??
One last thing, I'm AMAZED at how cheap these things are. Wow!! Last but not least, how much weight do you think you saved on each corner? 5 pounds?
One last thing, I'm AMAZED at how cheap these things are. Wow!! Last but not least, how much weight do you think you saved on each corner? 5 pounds?
Last edited by StopTheExcuses; May 21, 2009 at 06:43 PM.
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Dude, AWESOME review!! Thanks. So, what you're saying is the ride just a tad firmer than stock but handle exponentially better? Hell yeah!! Do these fit the Sedan for sure??
One last thing, I'm AMAZED at how cheap these things are. Wow!! Last but not least, how much weight do you think you saved on each corner? 5 pounds?
One last thing, I'm AMAZED at how cheap these things are. Wow!! Last but not least, how much weight do you think you saved on each corner? 5 pounds?
No rattles, squeaks, grinding, klunks or noises of any kind whatsoever. No rubbing or anything touching anything it's not supposed to.
All the way down to touching the top of the tires.
I'm set at 26" from ground to fender in front and 26 3/8" rear. Originally had rears at 25.5" after they ahd settled but that rubbed so I lifted it back up today. It could go much lower.
Last edited by Black Betty; May 21, 2009 at 07:35 PM.
Hmm better handling without sacrificing ride comfort.....tempting.
Did you get an alignment after switching to coils?
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No, sorry. I think I might have pics of my NF210 drop in my photo album. The drop with coilovers is adjustible so pics really aren't necessary, You can jack it up like a 4X4 or drop it all the way down on the tires.
Not yet. I had one recently so I'm going back and getting them to redo it. 