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I just got a 2012 Touring with Sport package this past weekend. I've been searching for exhaust and suspension. Sounds like exhaust is a personal preference but I was wondering

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Old 03-22-2012, 06:58 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I just got a 2012 Touring with Sport package this past weekend. I've been searching for exhaust and suspension. Sounds like exhaust is a personal preference but I was wondering what is a good coilover set up. I was looking into Nismo springs and shocks but read that they are firm and harsh. I see people running BC coilovers. People who are running this set up, how is the ride quality? I was wondering is there a lot of people running the Tanabe set up? Looks like these may end up as my three choices. I was want something that has stock like ride quality but will handle any twisty road thrown at it. Thanks.
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Ask your self this first.

What do you plan to use the car for?
How much of a drop? This will determine if you need a alignment kit also.
Price range?
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Price under $2,000. What I want is something that has comfort for a daily driver but is good for a Friday at the track even here and there. I don't want to slam my Z to the ground, looking for maybe an inch drop. I am just worried about a suspension being too firm and it not be fun to drive around the town. I live in Northern VA so there is a lot of construction and pot holes.
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KW sounds perfect for you then.
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Agree, I used to live in that area and I know what you mean about road conditions... KW V3 would be a good choice... you might also look at the tein with electronic in cabin adjuster... can't remember who, but someone on this board has that setup and could comment more
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KW are very good. The Tein are a good set up especially if you are looking for in cabin adjustment. Tanabe are nice set up also. HKS are nice but way to much $$.
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Thanks for all the replies. I think i'll be leaning towards the KW. I know they make solid products and when I remember when I had my Challenger RT that KW was the choice for that car.
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I have TEIN Monoflex with the EDFC and having the in cabin adjusts is very nice, but my setup will be a bit over your budget. There is another TEIN option which works with the EDFC for a little bit less, but the KW might be a better overall option.
I know a few people with the KW and they really enjoy them especially for the price.
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