Idk if resurrecting an old post is the best approach, but didn't wanna make a new one either as it's been discussed previously. However, I couldn't really find any solid comparisons etc on the forums, except a handful of personal reviews.
I've been wanting to try and install some adjustable coilovers on my FD1, just for handling's sake, cuz I've made like no non-cosmetic changes so far since purchasing it. (Not really to lower it further tho, I don't think I can afford to unless I remove the front lip, cuz it already bottoms out way too often, need to reverse up the entrance of my house too)
Not that I don't like how it feels to drive now, still is really nice, but my rear left shock went kaput a while back and it rubs when loaded fully, so it needs to be replaced ASAP. So I figured now is probably the best time to go ahead with getting a coilover set, if I ever end up getting one at all
I checked with the guys who import Gecko coilovers and was quoted 425k for a street spec set
and 375k for a street-spec set from D2 (with the year-end discount) - (Not including camber kits etc)
(Was told that street specs are a better first over comfort spec coilovers, since the FDs have relatively stiff suspension to begin with)
Haven't personally contacted them, but the guys importing GAB coilovers had advertised it for 195k around 3-4 months ago, so I doubt it would've changed much.
I'm dailying my FD1 on weekdays around 15km a day now, so I don't really want to sacrifice comfort completely for the sake of better handling and end up breaking my back.
Ik you can't generalise and say which coilovers are better since they literally vary from model to model, and also depend a lot on the damper settings. Have seen someone saying that GAB is better than D2, but idk whether it's in overall terms or being cost-worthy. Have also seen a couple posts about BC racing and TEIN stuff as well, but not much about the rest on the forum. Couldn't find any information about importers for BC racing, and didn't check about TEIN yet.
So considering the above, just wanted to get any sort of consensus/ opinion from y'all here, on the pros and cons of these sets if you've had any experience with them and which would be a better buy (or if I should scrap the whole idea)
Would appreciate any input. Thanks!