Hi Guys,

I've done sway bars and endlinks on my '13 WRX, but am looking to do coilovers now as I want to improve the handling more. Handling is number one for me.

I have no experience with coilovers, so I am looking for a little direction here.
I know a lot of people run KW V1s, what are everyone's thoughts on these?

Is it worth it to go V2 or even V3? Also, what other coilovers has anyone put on their '11+ WRX that they would recommend.

I am daily driving this car. I do a good amount of spirited driving and am planning to do auto cross and/or track days in the future. What would be a good drop height? I'm not too concerned on the look, like I mentioned performance is key in my mind.

Thanks for the input

 

Have you looked at racecomp engineering's coilovers? I have heard nothing but good from them. They are built KW coilovers..

 

I'll start off by saying:
There is absolutely no inherent benefit to a coilover vs a conventional spring/strut setup.
The ONLY thing a Coil-over buys you is ride height adjustment and you need to realign the car every time you do this anyways

If this is a street car, I would highly recommend a set of Koni inserts combined with RCE Black springs. These are a very nice combination of handling and comfort, without slamming the car.
TiC Suspension

Combine those with a set of HVT Camber Plates and you're in a pretty good spot

 

+1 million

 

spring strut: billstein's with RCE yellows
Coilovers: RCE tarmac 2s or Ohlins

 

I swift springs going to add konis soon

 

I'll have to take a look

 

What would the camber plates help with? I'm planning to go 18x9.5 which should fit without running camber.

Also, are you recommending the inserts and springs solely due to the fact that this is a street car? Just trying to understand the pros and cons of going coils vs springs

 

Not being a Dick here but Google is your friend. There is so much information out there about this specific topic most any question you are going to have will be answered. Nabisco (Nasioc) has some very good stickies on this very topic. You should read them and your question about Pro's and Con's of coils vs springs will be answered.

 

Calling BrFatal!

 

What don't you like about the handling that you are trying to fix with coilovers?

 

Better handling with a fine tuned alignment. and needing to be able to adjust back positive when your static camber is too neg. Also moar caster mmmmmmmm.

Lots of things need to be compensated for when running larger wheels and tires and a lower car.

 

- Corner balancing
- able to change spring rates and valving easier
- easily rebuild-able
- better wheel clearance

I wouldn't say there is no advantages...

 

Just looking to improve the handling, reduce body roll, and clean up that wheel gap.

 

You can do all of that with a spring and strut combo with top hats and then save money or spend it on bushings