Good coilovers under $1,000???

[BlaineWasHere]

Can afford $25K for a new car, but can't afford $2K for suspension?? This place baffles me.

Buy quality and cry once, buy cheap and cry many times.

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Buy quality and cry once, buy cheap and cry many times.

Been there, done that, and not just with car parts

[Michael]

If you're just going to daily your ride, BCRacing will be just fine. Otherwise, save up for better quality. I have the BCRacing with 10k springs and haven't experienced any issues. Make sure you set the preload correctly and get an alignment afterwards. Also, get LCAs/ camber bolts so you can adjust those during the alignment.

[Koa]

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I want to take it to the track sometime but not all the time . And I wanna be a little low but not like hella slammed type either . I want to use the car , not give up everything that the car has to offer just to be hella slammed or whatever

don't get 1k coils then

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by D_Thissen

Been there, done that, and not just with car parts

lol me too. I'm speaking from experience.

[illest86]

Good thread – Thanks for the recommendations guys.

[itsbirdy]

Definitely good bang for your buck would be BCs.
But your best bet would be to wait for boxing day sales.

[STV3]

BC's are one of the better quality cheap coilovers if all you are concerned about is lowering your car. However, they will not out perform a good spring and strut combo or even the stock suspension. They aren't balanced specifically for the FRS/BRZ or any car for that matter.

Just because you will have a stiffer ride does not mean your car will over all handle better.

[Turbowned]

If you just want low for now, buy a set of Eibach Sportline springs and save money for better coilovers later. You'll get a 1.5" drop which ought to hold you over until you can afford something decent. That's what I'm doing anyway. Taking a bit longer as I want Öhlins Road and Track...

[Tcoat]

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[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

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Those circles shouldn't overlap in the middle

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by fatoni

Those circles shouldn't overlap in the middle

Ya It was just the clearest one I could find!
Count the center overlap as "not bloody likely"

[HATED1]

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I want to take it to the track sometime but not all the time . And I wanna be a little low but not like hella slammed type either . I want to use the car , not give up everything that the car has to offer just to be hella slammed or whatever

That's exactly how I use my car.

[Canehda]

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Can afford $25K for a new car, but can't afford $2K for suspension?? This place baffles me.

Buy quality and cry once, buy cheap and cry many times.

I saved up for this car for a while and after dropping 35k cash I'm not exactly keen to spend 2-3k for wheels, 2k for suspension, 7k on a turbo kit and another 2k on exhaust like what people on the forum say Im supposed to spend.
Sorry for seeming hostile but you are a member of a car forum dedicated to an ENTRY LEVEL sports car so really if this baffles you then I would take a step back and look at the nature of the car you purchased.
I totally agree that it is best to save up and buy the best quality you can and be happy with what you have in the mean time but you and I both know patience advice is easier given than received.