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Coilovers for a 1g talon? #247976
November 18, 2007 06:15 pm UTC
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Hey guys, im new to DSM and am considering lowering my talon, its a 1990 TSI AWD. I have always had lowered cars and i love the look + handling. Im thinking of getting coilovers as springs do not provide the drop that i want. Do you guys recommend this for this car? What are the disadvantages? In fact, do they even make coilovers for these cars and if so, what are some good ones you would recommend?

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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #247977
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come to think of it, i have never really seen a "slammed" 1g. I have seen 2 g's but thats about it!


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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #247978
November 18, 2007 06:23 pm UTC
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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Brian Fernandez] #247980
November 18, 2007 06:54 pm UTC
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I would recommend the following combo:

KYB AGX's with Tein S-Techs or Eibach Pros.

You could also go with a ground control system.

This is in the wrong section, and should be in Handling. I'll have Jeff move it.

There are MANY disadvantages of slamming your 1G. Big one: Try launching without scraping your rear end.

Another: Have you ever tried to go over potholes/speed bumps with a slammed car?

IMO: Lower it a bit, but don't slam it.

Here's a shot of KYB's with Tein S-Techs (My car) with 40 profile tires. I will be getting 45's which will size the gap down a bit. But just an example:

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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Brian Fernandez] #247982
November 18, 2007 07:47 pm UTC
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Madddd tight!!! hehe seriosly though looks cool, nice photo-choppin smile


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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Ryan Laliberte] #247983
November 18, 2007 07:51 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by Ryan Laliberte
I would recommend the following combo:

KYB AGX's with Tein S-Techs or Eibach Pros.

You could also go with a ground control system.

This is in the wrong section, and should be in Handling. I'll have Jeff move it.

There are MANY disadvantages of slamming your 1G. Big one: Try launching without scraping your rear end.

Another: Have you ever tried to go over potholes/speed bumps with a slammed car?

IMO: Lower it a bit, but don't slam it.

Here's a shot of KYB's with Tein S-Techs (My car) with 40 profile tires. I will be getting 45's which will size the gap down a bit. But just an example:


Thanks for the advice, your car looks nice however its a bit too high for me. In fact i have the exact same setup as you right now on my talon smile

Il probably keep it the way it is but just wanted to get some info on coilovers. As for the potholes/speedbumps etc...i am the master of that. I owned a few slammed cars over the past 8 years or so, one of which was this one...

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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #247984
November 18, 2007 07:52 pm UTC
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oh and now heres a pic of my "current baby"

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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #247988
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Wow, nice looking 1GA there man. Very clean and the paint looks immaculate.

So, you want it lower? There's little to no wheel gap there, and the car has a nice stance.

A set of Ground Control Coilovers would do the trick, and they would work with your existing suspension setup.


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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Ryan Laliberte] #247991
November 18, 2007 09:35 pm UTC
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You will definitely need new rims with a crazy offset (similar to the civic).

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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Ryan Laliberte] #247998
November 19, 2007 12:08 am UTC
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Originally Posted by Ryan Laliberte
Wow, nice looking 1GA there man. Very clean and the paint looks immaculate.

So, you want it lower? There's little to no wheel gap there, and the car has a nice stance.

A set of Ground Control Coilovers would do the trick, and they would work with your existing suspension setup.


Thanks man...come to think of it i dont think i can even lower it much more because my exhaust piping comes down so low near the transfer case so it wont work...ahhh crap


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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #247999
November 19, 2007 12:15 am UTC
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That's a sweet looking 1ga man. Im working towards something close to that with mine.

What kind of suspension you running?


I almost forgot what 2nd and reverse gear feels like.
Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #248000
November 19, 2007 12:17 am UTC
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re-route your exhaust away from the transfer case, mine runs along beside it and it isn't near the ground. if i wanted to i could slam mine, i just don't really like the look all that much. i'm running the tien springs and AGX struts with 2G TSi wheels just like you and i love the stance.

if you do go lower you should be fine with those wheels as long as you roll your fender in the front and don't run a wide tire, a 205 would probably fit. i know there's plenty of room in the back.

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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Joe Esmama] #248002
November 19, 2007 02:05 am UTC
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Originally Posted by Joe Esmama
That's a sweet looking 1ga man. Im working towards something close to that with mine.

What kind of suspension you running?


Thanks bro...im on Tein S-Techs with KYB AGX shocks.


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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Brendan Drew] #248004
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Originally Posted by Brendan Drew
re-route your exhaust away from the transfer case, mine runs along beside it and it isn't near the ground. if i wanted to i could slam mine, i just don't really like the look all that much. i'm running the tien springs and AGX struts with 2G TSi wheels just like you and i love the stance.

if you do go lower you should be fine with those wheels as long as you roll your fender in the front and don't run a wide tire, a 205 would probably fit. i know there's plenty of room in the back.


Yeah i got Pirellis 235/45/17 all around so it wont work

ah well winter is coming and im gonna leave it the way it is right now. Maybe in spring il look in to some coilovers (if i decide to keep the car)

The car looks good right now and it handles very well, im just not used to seeing gaps between my wheels and fenders hehe but i like it the way it is now as well!


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Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Branko Suzic] #248256
November 21, 2007 03:17 pm UTC
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check out jic flt-a2's. The best there is. Shep runs sevens on em. There are also inverted monotubes available for the front. But the price is obscene. Ground controls are also a good cheap alternative to provide height adjustment and keep your existing suspension setup. P.s. your car is beatiful keep it up!

Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Robert Clare] #248257
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if you decide to sell it let me know!

Re: Coilovers for a 1g talon? [Re: Robert Clare] #248307
November 21, 2007 09:38 pm UTC
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Originally Posted by Robert Clare
if you decide to sell it let me know!


There is a chance that i will actually sell it in spring. Wel see.


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