So I've just saved up enough to step into coilover territory with my 99 se. I'm looking at 2 sets coilover specifically I've heard good reviews for both but want the most for my dollar. Godspeed mono ss for 675 most places and Megan Racing ez II for if found as cheap as 630 amd they usually sit around 700usd. Megan has been around longer but Godspeeds come with front camber plates. What should I go for??

99 SE 5speed. Aka SLOTH

 

Why coil overs as opposed to simple lowering springs?

Recall that lowering greater than about 1.5” will very likely create continuous/recurring issues with CV axles.

And, if you’re not intending to lower greater than about 1.5”, you don’t need to spend the $$ on coil overs.

 

Mainly the difference is in ride quality. I've had lowering springs before on a different vehicle and it was super bumpy and uncomfortable to be used on a daily basis. Switching over to coilovers immediately had a profound effect on the comfort of the ride, though still bumpy at times. Even on the hardest damper setting on my coilovers was significantly better than lowering springs.


I have had good mileage so far on Godpseeds for another vehicle (2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse) personally, my brother has them on his Miata, and one of my uncles has them on his 5th gen Maxima. They all perform very well for casual/daily street driving in my area, though personally, I think on my car may still be a bit too bumpy (Could mess around a little more with dampening settings for more comfort but haven't gotten around to it). My uncle's 5th gen is pretty comfortable, not too hard or too soft after adjusting dampening levels.

 

Not true. However making wise/educated choices when it comes to springs and struts and their combination is, as is the case with any suspension related modification, important as does keeping a handle on the ‘amount’ of lowering to be the result.

I also, over my (coming up on) 23 years of ownership of my vehicle, have had experience and trials with both coil overs and lowering spring combinations in a vehicle that would likely be considered as a daily-driver … I’m currently running lowering springs, FWIW.

 

I already have tein S tech springs just wanted to get coilovers for adjustment and comfort.

 

Okay it seems thats what most people say as well. It's good reference having multiple people you know running the same brand. I was leaning towards Godspeed from the begining.

 

I think the key for using lowering springs is to choose correctly the struts. Installing aftermarket springs with stock struts will result in a "not so good" riding quality and it will decrease struts longevity.

Currently there is no options for aftermarket struts for 4th gens I think -correct me if I'm wrong-.