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BC Coilovers or Tanabe Sustec Coilovers ?

Old 10-24-2011, 10:35 AM
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BC Coilovers or Tanabe Sustec Coilovers ?

i'm finally decided to drop my G37S but i can't decide between BC Coilovers or Tanabe Sustec Coilovers. I know Tanabe can only adjust ride high but i'm actually looking for better ride quality.. better than stock ride quality.

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Old 10-24-2011, 10:45 AM
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First of all, before you get flame for not searching lol since there are multiple threads comparing different coils including the ones you're interested in. I will give you my take, I have tanabe's for the money you can't go wrong only part that sucks you cannot adjust dampering only height. Regardless I'm happy with mines rides great without any kind of noise or issues.

Ps. SEARCH is your FRiEnD uSE it!
Old 10-24-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BooSa37
First of all, before you get flame for not searching lol since there are multiple threads comparing different coils including the ones you're interested in. I will give you my take, I have tanabe's for the money you can't go wrong only part that sucks you cannot adjust dampering only height. Regardless I'm happy with mines rides great without any kind of noise or issues.

Ps. SEARCH is your FRiEnD uSE it!
i did search on coilovers and those are my final 2 choices. Since they are about the same price i'm having a hard time deciding.
Old 10-24-2011, 11:01 AM
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Ok, well I guess just wait on other people's opinion in regards those two brands.
Old 10-24-2011, 11:10 AM
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I have read of both having issues, Tanabe apparently blowing struts, and not wanting to replace under warranty and BC to have squeaking issues. I'm not sure what causes either, just what I've picked up through the forums.

On a side note I have the KWv3s and have 0 complaints and 0 issues. Awesome ride and adjustability. The V3s are quoit a bit more than the ones you listed but I belive the V1s w/o dampening adjustability are a little closer to those you listed.
Old 10-24-2011, 12:35 PM
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IVE GOT THE BC's and have 0 complaints about them......had them on for around 3k miles
Old 10-24-2011, 01:14 PM
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This is my take from my old EM2. I have had the BC Racing coilovers and the KW V3 on that car. The KW's were far superior than the BC's. My BC's offered a very stiff ride even at softer settings. It also had the squeaking problem that everyone has talked about. I pretty much believe in the you get what you pay for concept.... and seeing has this is one of the more important parts to ur suspension, I wouldn't cheap out on it/
Old 10-24-2011, 03:34 PM
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I got te tanabes now and I really like them. Ride quality is similar to sport. Never rode in bc tho
Old 10-24-2011, 04:01 PM
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im on tanabes - my only complaint is they are soft. if your like to Auto X then get the BC. I was debating on trying to trade my tanabes for a set of dampening coils but i doubt i will as they are a complete PITA to take on and off hahaha.

But i do have people ride in the G that they have a Stock S model and say they love the ride as it isnt as harsh as stock sport.
Old 10-24-2011, 04:52 PM
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0 complaints or issues with my BC's.

If money isnt an issue though i would recommend going KW V3.
Old 10-25-2011, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by _ant_
0 complaints or issues with my BC's.

If money isnt an issue though i would recommend going KW V3.
+1 word for word.
Old 10-25-2011, 11:50 AM
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the OP was asking about bc vs tanabe and we all told him to get the KW
i agree get the KW v1 or v3 lol
Old 10-25-2011, 12:06 PM
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save up and get either Tein's or KW's. Suspension def isn't the part to cheap out on.
Old 10-25-2011, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1cleanG
save up and get either Tein's or KW's. Suspension def isn't the part to cheap out on.
Are you saying BC or Tanabe would be cheaping out? In my opinion they are reputable companies. They may not make the BEST coilovers on the market, but I wouldn't have any safety concerns about their product.
Old 11-02-2011, 01:06 AM
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Anymore inputs before i pull the trigger? according to the poll i guess bc is winning..

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