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Old 10-05-2011, 08:42 PM
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Old 10-19-2011, 04:53 PM
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If your budget is a tad higher you should check out AST.
But then I agree of the two I would prob choose the Fortune Auto's Dreadnaughts (or something like that) Inverted Monotube shock. Wouldnt run anything else for our cars.
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Originally Posted by xxchaosbladexx
If your budget is a tad higher you should check out AST.
But then I agree of the two I would prob choose the Fortune Auto's Dreadnaughts (or something like that) Inverted Monotube shock. Wouldnt run anything else for our cars.

Would also check out KW's if your budget is higher. Heard nothing but great things. That's what i'm saving up for...
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I am wanting a smoother ride for daily driving and the ability to stiffen when I autocross. What have you guys know about the KW's?
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I am wanting a smoother ride for daily driving and the ability to stiffen when I autocross. What have you guys know about the KW's?
Racecomp Engineering Tarmac 2 Clubsport Coilovers w/ GTWorx Camber Plates Review - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

the RCE tarmac 2 is a modified KW v3. typically, german coilovers have softer springs than japanese coilovers, and are more comfortable for daily driven, but also handle amazingly when pushed hard. As the shock systems are a bit more complex, they do cost a bit more than the BC/FA mentioned before.
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read up on nasioc to see why the cheap coilover route is not really worth it unless you are trying to slam for looks. With what you want and what I am guessing your budget is I would be looking at the Billstein/RCE yellow kit that Racecompengineering sells. The valving is specific for the GH/GR and will out handle the cheap coilovers. If you are set on coilovers then look at RCE tarmac IIs, TIC SSTs or AST 4100s. I will be getting a set of the SSTs because it matches what I want out of the car and what kind of driving I will be doing.

Now you also may be jumping way over your head on the whole suspension thing, you should first look into a set of sways and maybe just the RCE yellow springs and see how you like that. And yes it will be a night/day difference. On top of that look into upgrading the rubber before any suspension mod. Coilovers/springs and what not only go so far as what your tires can handle.
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