[RustyS14]

Sorry to clog the forum with yet another coilover comparison thread but I searched and couldn't find what I was looking for. I recently sold my S2000 and picked up a 13 BRZ limited. The car is bone stock other then some eibach sportline springs that were installed by the previous owner. While I like the look of the car with the eibachs, both of the rear struts are blown so I figure its time to look into something else.

Right now I'm torn between the Tien Street Basis Z and the ST coilovers. I've read good reviews for both but am not sure which one would best suit my usage. The car is meant to be my new DD but I will try to do at least 1 HPDE event per month in the spring-fall so the car will see some track usage. I realize that both options will likely be under-dampened for the track but ride quality is my main concern here. I assume that the Tiens will be a bit stiffer than the ST setup since the spring rates are a tad higher but has anyone on here rode in both that can comment? I've narrowed it down to these two sets since they're the only two brands that I trust with offerings in the sub 1k price point. I'm not opposed to getting a spendy set in the future but I don't want to sink too much into the car right now since I'm not yet 100% sold on keeping it long term.

FWIW I will not be lowering the car anymore then it currently sits on the sportlines and am running 17x9 +35 RPF1s with245/40/17 Star Specs all around (I assume I won't run into any clearance issues since they fit fine with the stock struts). I will also be installing a Whiteline roll center kit, SPC control arms and front crash bolts when I do the coils but don't plan on doing much else to the car.