tanabe sustec pro s-oc type 2

[Tyler]

does anyone have any experiance with these coils? i am looking into picking up a set because i am in the process of building up a budget drift car. so if anyone could drop in and give a review that would be great.

also, im building a track only budget drift car so if anyone has any other suggestions for cheap coils that will do the job well enough for a begginer feel free to chime in.

link to the tanabe's http://phase2motorsports.store....html

[Cameron]

im just gonna be the first to say megans. for what you want to do they will get the job done on a budget.

[Tyler]

thats pretty much my one and only other choice. if i decide to go with the megans should i go for the tracks?

[koukicody]

I think Slappy has those coilovers. Im sure he'll drop in if he sees this title floating around

[Tyler]

i thought he was the one with tanabes, i kinda posted hoping he would show up

[ThuG LyFe]

i THINK my white 240 came with those...but they were pretty old i think and not to mention i only drove it twice...and i dont think it was very impressive. pretty stiff coils.

[Tyler]

i THINK my white 240 came with those...but they were pretty old i think and not to mention i only drove it twice...and i dont think it was very impressive. pretty stiff coils.

thats kinda what im looking for tho, since its a drift car. and its only 8/6kg FR. isnt that what most are?

[koukicody]

if your car is 95% daily driver with some spirited driving and the occasional drift event then these coils will be ample for your needs.

[Cameron]

it says it uses stock upper pillow ball mounts, though, is that a bad thing?

[Tyler]

well i have my daily driver 240 in my sig. but i picked up a 93 coupe this weekend and im doing a track only drift car but im on a budget so im looking for cheap coils cause im just a beginner. the car they are going on will never be daily driven

[Tyler]

it says it uses stock upper pillow ball mounts, though, is that a bad thing?

i dunno about this either. could someone fill us in?

[koukicody]

not really. just means its not pillowball with camber adjustment. most daily driven 240's dont "need" this, but if you want you can get cusco or tein mounts and still be under the price of megans (in most cases).

[Tyler]

hmmm.. if im going to spend the money i would want camber adjustment so i might end up going with the megans. for a drift only car would you suggest the tracks or streets?

[koukicody]

hmm. ive only ridden on megan streets, not on the tracks. streets should be just fine for what you are going for.

[Cameron]

yea cause streets still have the 32 way adj.

[Tyler]

cool, thanks guys. i think im going with the streets

[Slappy]

I have the Tanabe Sustec S-OC Type II's. I will put these agaist any Megan or Ksports out there. They have excellent valving , and perfect feel & rebound. Only thing is , they are'nt 42 way adjustable , wich is a good thing more for me , because they feel perfect with the default factory settings. Also , they dont have Upper Pillow Ball Mounts , but i got a great deal on a Cusco pair from injectedperformance.com.

http://www.injectedperformance...ID=34

You will lose out if you get Megans. Tanabe is way above in quality , and you cant beat the price - $765.
Modified by Slappy at 2:27 AM 2/11/2008

[Tyler]

thanks slappy, im really glad you showed up! so maybe i have been swayed again towards the tanabes. is it necessary to get the upper camber mounts right off the bat? or could i run with stock mounts for awhile? also is there any other upper mounts that are maybe cheaper? im on a tight budget for this build. Thanks, TJG

[Slappy]

thanks slappy, im really glad you showed up!

Your welcome

so maybe i have been swayed again towards the tanabes.

Good choice.

is it necessary to get the upper camber mounts right off the bat?

Nope , you can run stock upper mounts. And if you want to adjust front camber , you can do what i did when i had my Tokicos and get a pair of H&R Camber Bolts.

http://www.optionsauto.com/pro...TC112

http://www.optionsauto.com/pro...TC114

also is there any other upper mounts that are maybe cheaper? im on a tight budget for this build. Thanks, TJG

Thats pretty much the cheapest price i found except for TEIN.

http://www.optionsauto.com/pro...31PFR

[fullmetal]

I hate to thread jack but do you know if anyone makes an adjustable upper mount for the rear? I have looked but I cant find anything most either don't specify or say front only

[Slappy]

Here are some rear upper mounts by HKS.

http://www.vividracing.com/cat....html

But they are not adjustable. You dont use upper mounts in the rear to adjust camber , you use aftermarket Rear Upper Control Arms.

http://www.battleversion.com/img/240/DSC01326.JPG

[Tyler]

cool thanks again man, it was a big help!

[Chris28]

Sorry for the bump, but about how much is the drop on these coils? I know I should be looking for the best quality and I'm going to be asked why put coils on a DD, but I'm tired of my wheel gap. They are cheaper than the Megans, which have the reputation of being bouncy, and Slappy seems to swear by them. I just want to know about how they will look with a 16" wheel. Thanks for the help guys

-Chris

[Slappy]

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/coilovers/s-ocII.asp

Short stroke and shortened case of the S-0C dampener allows for the vehicle to be lowered aggressively, without compromising suspension stroke or comfort.

Heres some pics of my car with 16's. I can go lower but thats not my thing. 6th post down....

http://forums.driftinginsider....age=6

Here are the height settings , Stock - Highest - Medium - lowest

[Chris28]

Thanks man, that's exactly what I needed. They were on ebay brand new for $642 a few days ago, but now they're gone so I'll get them elsewhere. Thanks again, you answered my question exactly.

[Slappy]

Your welcome.