suspension question for us guys in hawaii
05-17-2007 | 06:26 PM
#33
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From: Windward, Oahu
Car Info: 3 Sleepers: 05 LGT, 05 FXT, 02 WRX
As you can see...everyone has an opinion on this matter..
For me...I don't think coilover's are overkill for my daily driver...here is what I wanted...and I found this out after going through several different springs and TEIN Flexes.
1. I wanted a stiffer suspension that I could live with on a daily basis...no highway bounce, no back-breaking setups that would make me pee blood in the morning. At the same time, handle spirited outings...
2. Height adjustability/ability to corner balance the vehicle
3. Something that was performance oriented enough that if I wanted to try and Autocross I could
4. Something that would give me the above options without breaking the bank...There is no way I would spend $3500 for a set of coilovers to do the above scenario..
My Cusco's achieved all of the above and kept me out of trouble with the wife...a happy balance...
1. I wanted a stiffer suspension that I could live with on a daily basis...no highway bounce, no back-breaking setups that would make me pee blood in the morning. At the same time, handle spirited outings...
2. Height adjustability/ability to corner balance the vehicle
3. Something that was performance oriented enough that if I wanted to try and Autocross I could
4. Something that would give me the above options without breaking the bank...There is no way I would spend $3500 for a set of coilovers to do the above scenario..
My Cusco's achieved all of the above and kept me out of trouble with the wife...a happy balance...
Last edited by Island Style; 05-17-2007 at 09:28 PM.
05-17-2007 | 07:56 PM
#34
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From: On da mountain.
Car Info: STi (cornering, accelerating and braking hard).
That's great if you can find a coilover setup that meets your needs. I found a spring/strut combo that meets my needs for both the street and SCCA. BTW I actually race SCCA and have put my setup through actual race conditions.
I think my issue is that most people automatically assume that coilovers are better and immediately purchase them as part of their spring/damper setup.
The bottom line is do your homework and find a system that meets your needs.
Actually, if I could...I'd by top of the line Ohlins or Moton setups (triple adj, external reservoir, etc), but we're talking about $10k for just coilovers. That would be a dream setup.
I think my issue is that most people automatically assume that coilovers are better and immediately purchase them as part of their spring/damper setup.
The bottom line is do your homework and find a system that meets your needs.
Actually, if I could...I'd by top of the line Ohlins or Moton setups (triple adj, external reservoir, etc), but we're talking about $10k for just coilovers. That would be a dream setup.
05-17-2007 | 08:23 PM
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Car Info: 08 Nissan Titan, 12 MazdaSpeed 3, 15 Honda CRV
cant you just find softer springs or decrease your springrates?
Most coilovers are pretty much the same, just gotta find the right diameter width and length for replacement,..maybe ebay?
Most coilovers are pretty much the same, just gotta find the right diameter width and length for replacement,..maybe ebay?
05-17-2007 | 09:32 PM
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Car Info: 3 Sleepers: 05 LGT, 05 FXT, 02 WRX
I agree...
Everyone needs to figure out exactly what it is that they want their car to do...there is no rule that says your needs will change in time...
I've read your posts in the past and realize you do race SCCA...I'm not disputing the fact that your setup works for your needs...the guy that posted this thread wants a daily driver to please his wife...
I've read your posts in the past and realize you do race SCCA...I'm not disputing the fact that your setup works for your needs...the guy that posted this thread wants a daily driver to please his wife...
That's great if you can find a coilover setup that meets your needs. I found a spring/strut combo that meets my needs for both the street and SCCA. BTW I actually race SCCA and have put my setup through actual race conditions.
I think my issue is that most people automatically assume that coilovers are better and immediately purchase them as part of their spring/damper setup.
The bottom line is do your homework and find a system that meets your needs.
Actually, if I could...I'd by top of the line Ohlins or Moton setups (triple adj, external reservoir, etc), but we're talking about $10k for just coilovers. That would be a dream setup.
I think my issue is that most people automatically assume that coilovers are better and immediately purchase them as part of their spring/damper setup.
The bottom line is do your homework and find a system that meets your needs.
Actually, if I could...I'd by top of the line Ohlins or Moton setups (triple adj, external reservoir, etc), but we're talking about $10k for just coilovers. That would be a dream setup.
05-17-2007 | 11:54 PM
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Car Info: 2005 wrx
thanks for the info....the ride height doesnt really matter(as long as its not too low or high).... as long as the ride is much better than the FLEX's.
actually its my car...... it got back issues and my gf doesnt really like the ride. and i still want to have a agressive stance.
ride good?? but expensive tho??
actually its my car...... it got back issues and my gf doesnt really like the ride. and i still want to have a agressive stance.
ride good?? but expensive tho??
05-18-2007 | 12:44 PM
#39
IMO this is the perfect setup for DD and also wife approved.
My car is a 2004 STi and a DD which my wife and I commute in at least a few times a week.
My setup is as follows:
Ohlins fixed perch struts
JDM Pink springs
RCE lowering camber plates
Groun-N rear top mounts
Whiteline 27-29 mm FSB
Perrin 22-26 MM RSB
Carbing Okuyama front strut brace
This setup is very controlled and is competitive in SCCA Street Mod class.
It has a better ride than stock because it doesn't bounce like the OEM setup does.
My car is a 2004 STi and a DD which my wife and I commute in at least a few times a week.
My setup is as follows:
Ohlins fixed perch struts
JDM Pink springs
RCE lowering camber plates
Groun-N rear top mounts
Whiteline 27-29 mm FSB
Perrin 22-26 MM RSB
Carbing Okuyama front strut brace
This setup is very controlled and is competitive in SCCA Street Mod class.
It has a better ride than stock because it doesn't bounce like the OEM setup does.
05-18-2007 | 01:53 PM
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From: On da mountain.
Car Info: STi (cornering, accelerating and braking hard).
This setup can cost close to $4,000 with over half the cost being the Ohlins struts. If you shop around you might be able to get it for less than that.
BTW I forgot to add the Kartboy endlinks for the rear sway bar.
BTW I forgot to add the Kartboy endlinks for the rear sway bar.
05-21-2007 | 05:15 AM
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