# Coilovers or springs and struts? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [March 31, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654 "2005-03-31T16:57:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TorontoGT-R33](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torontogt-r33/32/5500_2.png) [@TorontoGT-R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TorontoGT-R33)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/1 "2005-03-31T16:57:37Z")
Hey guys for the past week or so I’ve been debating between KYB AGX 4 way Adjustable struts with Eiback sport line springs or Tein coilovers. Im not planing on droping my car to the ground and the car is my daily driver from May to November. It doesn’t see the track every weekend it’s more street driven. What do you guys think I should get. Right now I have Eibach sportline springs on my car with regular KYB struts and Im thinking of changing my struts to KYB AGX 4 way adjustables or should I get rid of the struts and springs and go with some D2 or Megan or Tein coilovers? ---
**Author:** ![AnDrEw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/2 "2005-03-31T17:58:58Z")
seriously…we discussed this twice now. Big long threads too. Search I posted what I thought about the AGX and Tein HE’s. As did many others, this topic has been beat to death. Run a search dude. Andrew. ---
**Author:** ![Axlerod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8edcca/32.png) [@Axlerod](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axlerod)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/3 "2005-03-31T18:06:59Z")
You don’t have to drive on the track every weekend to enjoy coilovers. I only made it out to two or three track events last year - but I love driving with my coilovers. If you like a bumpy ride, and having a great suspension setup, go for coilovers. If you want a comfortable ride, but dont like all the body roll, go for spring/struts. Completely personal preference. ---
**Author:** ![TorontoGT-R33](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torontogt-r33/32/5500_2.png) [@TorontoGT-R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TorontoGT-R33)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/4 "2005-04-01T08:13:11Z")
I hate body roll and that’s what I really want to eliminate the most. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/5 "2005-04-01T15:53:50Z")
> [@Toronto240sx](#): > > I hate body roll and that’s what I really want to eliminate the most. Get Larger/Stronger Sway Bar’s. ---
**Author:** ![TorontoGT-R33](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torontogt-r33/32/5500_2.png) [@TorontoGT-R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TorontoGT-R33)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/6 "2005-04-02T08:35:38Z")
> [@SHIFT\_SR20DET](#): > > [quote=Toronto240sx]I hate body roll and that’s what I really want to eliminate the most. Get Larger/Stronger Sway Bar’s.[/quote] I just got the 4 point CP racing sway bars for the front and back. And now Im wondering what would be better the coils overs or the springs and struts. Wow 87% springs and struts and 12% coil overs Then why is everyone so crazy about coilovers? ---
**Author:** ![boMex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@boMex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boMex)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/7 "2005-04-02T08:49:01Z")
The CP Racing bars are Strut Tower Bars or STB’s. Sway Bars (AKA Anti-Roll Bars) are a completely different part. STB’s don’t control suspension roll. I suggest you use your good friend Google to look up more on the subject. ---
**Author:** ![TorontoGT-R33](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torontogt-r33/32/5500_2.png) [@TorontoGT-R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TorontoGT-R33)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/8 "2005-04-02T12:29:31Z")
> [@boMex](#): > > The CP Racing bars are Strut Tower Bars or STB’s. Sway Bars (AKA Anti-Roll Bars) are a completely different part. STB’s don’t control suspension roll. I suggest you use your good friend Google to look up more on the subject. Yes I know that already…? My question is, with what I already have, what would be better for me to do, coilovers or struts and spring? Sorry I should of made my self more clear. ---
**Author:** ![Sasha\_SG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sasha_sg/32/5477_2.png) [@Sasha\_SG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sasha_SG)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/9 "2005-04-02T13:38:07Z")
> [@Toronto240sx](#): > > [quote=boMex]The CP Racing bars are Strut Tower Bars or STB’s. Sway Bars (AKA Anti-Roll Bars) are a completely different part. STB’s don’t control suspension roll. I suggest you use your good friend Google to look up more on the subject. Yes I know that already…? My question is, with what I already have, what would be better for me to do, coilovers or struts and spring? Sorry I should of made my self more clear.[/quote] "I just got the 4 point CP racing sway bars for the front and back. And now Im wondering what would be better the coils overs or the springs and struts. " Whats with people clearly denying what they said? If you thought the CP bars were Sway bars how can you say you knew they weren’t and imply that it was actually Mike’s fault for misunderstanding what you said? Springs/Shocks + Sways would be my advice for a nice street car. Sorry its a pet peave. ---
**Author:** ![Axlerod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8edcca/32.png) [@Axlerod](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Axlerod)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/10 "2005-04-02T13:43:56Z")
> [@Toronto240sx](#): > > Wow 87% springs and struts > and 12% coil overs > > Then why is everyone so crazy about coilovers? You asked what’s best for _you_, not what’s best for anyone else… people think you will enjoy springs/struts more for your purposes. Coilovers are great, and most of the people who have them (those being the people who didn’t buy them to be able to say they have coilovers) are crazy about them. Personally I’d never go with springs/struts, but I like the harsh ride. ---
**Author:** ![iQuAGoD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@iQuAGoD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/iQuAGoD)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/11 "2005-04-02T14:44:02Z")
I have had both Sportline/KYB AGX and now D2 Coilovers (9/7). Sportline/KYB is an excellent package and a great handling improvement over stock. This setup still keeps a very streetable ride. However, coilovers handle much better, hands down. But there is a great deal of comfort sacrifice with coilovers, especially with the spring rates I run. I love my coilovers and the bumpy ride that goes along with them. I feel every crack in the pavement and I love it. I also love the car slammed and tires rubbing everything, I am somewhat retarded. Also girls don’t like the bumpy ride cause hit hurts their titties. My GF would rather ride in my slut of a car than walk, so meh. ---
**Author:** ![boMex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@boMex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boMex)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2005, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/12 "2005-04-02T22:19:07Z")
> [@iQuABoB](#): > > Also girls don’t like the bumpy ride cause hit hurts their titties. Only if they have tig ol bitties. Little titties=less bounce ---
**Author:** ![kaon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/919ad9/32.png) [@kaon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kaon)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2005, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/13 "2005-04-03T00:07:57Z")
shocks if you want to be a pussy about it. [http://media.ebaumsworld.com/gijoepsa13.mpg](http://media.ebaumsworld.com/gijoepsa13.mpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jesse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c77e96/32.png) [@Jesse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2005, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/14 "2005-04-03T00:15:44Z")
anyone who has real coilovers will never go back to springs/ shocks. ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2005, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coilovers-or-springs-and-struts/84654/15 "2005-04-03T06:48:25Z")
this has been gone over so many times it not even funny… and if you dont know the differenence between sways and stbs just admit it. dont walk around it. LOCKED GT