Suspension plans
11-21-2002, 06:15 PM
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Suspension plans
Is there really any reason why I should spend money on anything more than Eibach springs, KYB AGX's, and a good adjustable rear anti-roll bar like Whiteline on some good tires to go fast? I don't really feel like paying for coilovers when I won't be doing more than autocrossing and making fast runs to Berryessa and Highway 1. I know that the P1 is kickass, and the DMS 50mm are unbreakable, but I doubt that I would get my moneys worth by speding more than the $800 outlined above. I won't be making all that much horsepower anytime soon, but I doubt many n/a cars (and not even all boosted ones) can hang with a GC8 on a real world road with the stuff above on. What do you fellas think?
11-21-2002, 10:09 PM
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Well, would like to also have some comfort in your ride? Because I know that coilovers are pretty stiff by comparison and I know that there are good spring and strut combos out there that can keep up with coilovers on the track. I have a friend who runs the P1 setup on his car and whoops on people with full suspension coilovers on the track. I have a spring strut combo on my RS and I would definitely not trade it for any coilover set out there.
harsh riding crap that isn't even fast.
11-21-2002, 10:25 PM
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SPT GDA struts are still made by KYB but to STI specifications. The STI specifcations are that it has a 40mm shaft which makes it a beefy strut. The STI setup is not bouncy. It is a little firmer than stock but it is not harsh.
If you want to ride in it let me know sometime during Thanksgiving. Also, Daios, you will get a chance to ride in it and see how you like it.
I have also noticed that the steering is much much more responsive with the STI setup on the WRX.
If you want to ride in it let me know sometime during Thanksgiving. Also, Daios, you will get a chance to ride in it and see how you like it.
I have also noticed that the steering is much much more responsive with the STI setup on the WRX.
11-21-2002, 11:48 PM
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The springs for the STI setup are not made by Eibach. The prodrive setup springs are made by Eibach. The STI springs are made by Mistubishi-Seiko for the front springs and rears are made by Nippon-Hatsujo.
The Prodrive setup that I have is composed like this. Bilstein struts with Eibach Springs manufactured to Prodrive specs.
The Prodrive setup that I have is composed like this. Bilstein struts with Eibach Springs manufactured to Prodrive specs.
11-22-2002, 05:45 PM
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I suggest going for a ride in a couple of members vehicles in various set-ups before drawing conclusions.
I've go the SPT spring and strut combo with the STi topmounts. Very responsive and great feel of the road, yet not too harsh. The addition of the larger sway bar and endlinks are a worthwhile investment IMO.
I've go the SPT spring and strut combo with the STi topmounts. Very responsive and great feel of the road, yet not too harsh. The addition of the larger sway bar and endlinks are a worthwhile investment IMO.
11-22-2002, 11:36 PM
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And the AGX's when you turn them up are nice and stiff too.
I have ridden in some coilover cars, and some are REALLY stiff and some are smooth as silk... Depends on the specific system.
I have ridden in some coilover cars, and some are REALLY stiff and some are smooth as silk... Depends on the specific system.
11-23-2002, 07:14 AM
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I have to agree with everyone, coilovers are really stiff. As for my set up I have KYB AGX's and STi Springs (ST-2XX0050X0). Spring rates are 200F/175R. I also have a Cusco Adjustable Rear Sway Bar, Generic Strut Tower Bars, and a Cusco Rear Lower Bar. KYB's are nice just set them low on everyday driving for comfort. I'd say the mod that made the most difference was the Rear Sway Bar...
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11-23-2002, 10:11 PM
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If you want to comfort and sport. go w/ traditional Coil Springs and aftermarket struts/shocks setup.
If you want race track-like suspension, coilover is the way to go.
There are pros and cons on both setup..but Its all up to on what you want/need.
Cal
If you want race track-like suspension, coilover is the way to go.
There are pros and cons on both setup..but Its all up to on what you want/need.
Cal