Good Coilover setup for SF Streets?

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Old 03-25-2009, 10:10 PM
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i would say a combo with cusco zero-2e and some swift springs... not that many clicks, but perfect set up for both street/track... unfortunately, this setup will be a bit pricy~
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by saintseiyaz
i would say a combo with cusco zero-2e and some swift springs... not that many clicks, but perfect set up for both street/track... unfortunately, this setup will be a bit pricy~
but will the spring that come with cusco zero-2e really stiff??

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Old 03-26-2009, 10:41 AM
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don't forget the blistein pss9's. I hear they are on the comfortable side also. but it looks like the price jumped on these.
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Here is my two cents on coilovers.

1. You get what you pay for. Be cheap and stingy, and you'll get a cheap product. A good sub-$1000 coilover... good luck... Better off considering shocks and springs. Koni and Ground Controls anyone? Probably better than most of the sub $1000 set-ups. Don't forget warranties. Coilovers are usually 1 year warranty. KYB and Koni shocks are lifetime warranty... Just something to consider.

2. Take people's advice and suggestions with a grain of salt. Seriously... how many of you guys actually know what you are talking about? Seriously? I think most people are just repeating what has been said in previous threads. What you need to do is to do research. That is figure out what set-up you want, then actually ride/drive that set-up. I rode along in 6 or 7 different set-ups before settling down on the one I have in my car right now. Seriously, go check out my "DarkOnion Coilover Spectrum." Read my notes. It is just a general guide, but I am sure, though outdated, that it'll help you make a decision on a set-up that is good for you.

3. Choose the coilovers based on your needs. Spring rate, pillowball mounts, shock valving, the shock itself... All of those things will affect the quality of your ride. Hell... things like tire and tire size would affect it, too.

4. Coilovers aren't just plug and play. You have to dial that s*** in. Height, dampening, alignment... Just know that you aren't just looking at the 2 hour shop rate and the alignment, but you are also looking at the time you'll spend getting the car to handle the way you want.

Just my two cents. If I were me, I wouldn't even give that much weight to my own advice.
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I have AST sportline 2's on my 06 STI and it rights great. I bought them brandnew for less then $750 shipped to my door.
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Old 03-26-2009, 02:11 PM
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Had ohlins/pinks on my 05. 06 came with zero2r's....................felt more like driving my 5.0 again in the turns, the suspension just couldn't react. No need for coilovers unless wasting money is priority! woot.......including cuscos stiff turds
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