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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Any STi owners with coilovers that can take me for a spin? I'm researching coilovers but some say brand x is too rough while some others say its better than stock I need to decide for myself.

Ive been in an STi with Megan's...if anyone out there wouldnt mind driving me around, let me know!
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I'm waiting for a set of Bilstein PSS9's. I'll be happy to give you a ride once they're in.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks, Ed. How much do those run? I'm almost afraid to ask...
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KW v3 Coilovers + GroupN rear top hats + newly released TiC Vorshlag front camber plates

Research the camber plates and the coilovers..
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
Thanks, Ed. How much do those run? I'm almost afraid to ask...
found them for $1700 shipped. Considering the ohline fixed perch struts are approaching $2k, I consider it to be a good deal .
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i can take u........
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Whoever said its better (as in more comfortable, I assume) thank stock is simply insane.
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mcowger
Whoever said its better (as in more comfortable, I assume) thank stock is simply insane.
The stock struts are very bouncy and I've been in coilover cars that rode much smoother and more comfortably than the factory suspension. Its all in the dampers.
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come to subydude and i'll take u for a spin. just let me know when so i can bring my car.
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i can take u........
Originally Posted by yoshi8me
come to subydude and i'll take u for a spin. just let me know when so i can bring my car.
What kind of coilovers?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Yeah, ohlin struts with stock springs would be my ideal setup but $2K is much more than I want to spend. I started another thread about my goals but it got moved to the suspension forum...
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What kind of coilovers?
Cusco Zero 2 R's, they kinda cost a lot but feel great!
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Any one have some more affordable options? Any STi's with BC, Tein SS ?
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
Any one have some more affordable options? Any STi's with BC, Tein SS ?
I had a set of Tein Flex's on my old wagon. They were pretty nice on the track and actually rode fairly well but they were a nightmare on bumpy back roads. Not enough travel and any decent bumps would just toss the car right off line.
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