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Old Mar 18, 2005, 06:36 PM
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Best Street Ride-Coil Overs or MR

What is going to give the smoothest street ride?

Factory MR Bilstien Struts or Coilovers. I have heard some coilovers are harsh and more suited to track. It seems like most agree that the Tien Flexs are pretty smooth/streetable.

I've owned my EVO for two years and have had it on the track only one day, so please save the comments about the car not being intended for a good street ride, etc. Now that the MR suspension is hailed to be so nice, it has me thinking I can have my EVO and a smooth ride.
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I would recommend the ohlins or the teins. I have had very good luck with the ohlins.
Old Mar 18, 2005, 07:09 PM
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I have been in an Evo with ohlins. Better on the street, better on the track. Very nice
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Zeal Function Xs hands down in my book

The performance and ride quality come at a price, but they are an absolute dream on an Evo
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
Zeal Function Xs hands down in my book

The performance and ride quality come at a price, but they are an absolute dream on an Evo
Which Function series have the best ride for long island streets?
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FUNCTION XS. Got brand new set if you want retails for 2300. I'm selling new set for 1700. Hit me up.
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function xs hands down is the best on street.
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i have the tein flex. its streetable just havnt taken it to the track yet.
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stock blistens on MR.

aftermaket isn't as compromised as MR's blistens.

anyone who's driven an MR would say that it's day and night compare to non MR.
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i'm interested to know more about the ZEAL coilovers.....anyone else have them who can share any info on them or compare them or other coilovers?
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Originally Posted by plokivos
stock blistens on MR.

aftermaket isn't as compromised as MR's blistens.

anyone who's driven an MR would say that it's day and night compare to non MR.
This is more where I was hoping this thread would go. I'd like some real world comparisons of the Bilstien MR's to something like a TienFlex.
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