ANyone have THIS setup? Please look and respond if you do
11-30-2002, 08:35 PM
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ANyone have THIS setup? Please look and respond if you do
Koni adjustables and Prodrive springs.
I am thinking of getting these instead of the coilovers I was looking at, because this will be almost 1000 cheaper, and will most likely ride MUCH better.
I am looking for a good setup for autocrossing, I already have front and rear swar bars, and rear end links, as well as wheels/tires.
Will I still be able to dial the amount of over/understeer well enough? I have a almost perfectly neutral car now, but want to go a bit lower and want even more handling.
Anyone have this combination? Or know anyone that does? How is it?
I am thinking of getting these instead of the coilovers I was looking at, because this will be almost 1000 cheaper, and will most likely ride MUCH better.
I am looking for a good setup for autocrossing, I already have front and rear swar bars, and rear end links, as well as wheels/tires.
Will I still be able to dial the amount of over/understeer well enough? I have a almost perfectly neutral car now, but want to go a bit lower and want even more handling.
Anyone have this combination? Or know anyone that does? How is it?
12-01-2002, 03:31 PM
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The Koni install is not that hard. I'm surprised you answered that way Adam.
You have to be able to dismantle the suspension (which is part of the equation no matter what you decide).
Then, just need to cut and drill. Then it is just a reassembly. Nothing too hard. I wouldnt pay a shop more than 2 hrs labor for the Koni part of the install. Many factory strut replacements (GM for example) are actual "inserts" and not the complete assembly.
I did it on my wagon with the help of my friends Ken and Mark, who had air tools to help out.
Link = Koni Install
Many folks can't even tell my car has the inserts. It rides better than stock if you ask me. That is with the settings at "full soft". I'll be installing my STI V7 springs in the spring sometime. If you want to drive the car before/after the spring install just let me know.
I have not driven/rode in a Prodrive spring equipped car. I'd suspect the Prodrive spings will be a nice addition. Harsh bumps and things around our area will be a bit more ruff, but overall ride comfort won't be changed much. I can't comment on the oversteer/understeer, since the wagon is so different. I'd suspect with the adjustable inserts and tire pressure you can dial in what you need, but every drives so different, I can't say with "confidence" you'll be happy. I can tell you that I am very happy though.
Again, just my opinion based on experiences I have had.
Paul G.
You have to be able to dismantle the suspension (which is part of the equation no matter what you decide).
Then, just need to cut and drill. Then it is just a reassembly. Nothing too hard. I wouldnt pay a shop more than 2 hrs labor for the Koni part of the install. Many factory strut replacements (GM for example) are actual "inserts" and not the complete assembly.
I did it on my wagon with the help of my friends Ken and Mark, who had air tools to help out.
Link = Koni Install
Many folks can't even tell my car has the inserts. It rides better than stock if you ask me. That is with the settings at "full soft". I'll be installing my STI V7 springs in the spring sometime. If you want to drive the car before/after the spring install just let me know.
I have not driven/rode in a Prodrive spring equipped car. I'd suspect the Prodrive spings will be a nice addition. Harsh bumps and things around our area will be a bit more ruff, but overall ride comfort won't be changed much. I can't comment on the oversteer/understeer, since the wagon is so different. I'd suspect with the adjustable inserts and tire pressure you can dial in what you need, but every drives so different, I can't say with "confidence" you'll be happy. I can tell you that I am very happy though.
Again, just my opinion based on experiences I have had.
Paul G.
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12-07-2002, 09:11 AM
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Have you considered the Eibachs instead of the Prodrives? I was just curious because I live in Philly where the roads are a joke and have driven in Boston several times......your roads suck too. I have heard that the Prodrives are alot harsher than the Eibachs, so if this is your daily driver, maybe the Konis and Eibachs may be a better daily driver/auto-x compromise.
12-14-2002, 02:37 AM
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i have the koni shocks w/ h&r springs and the sti aluminum suspension arms. the ride is a lot stiffer by far, but the car handles way better. however, i don't like how the rear looks a little lower--slightly-- compared to the front, or maybe the front just needs more time to settle in--i've only had this setup for about a month.
12-14-2002, 03:53 PM
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Paul - I was under the impression 9correct me if I am wrong) from customes I heard from that you ahd to cut your stock strut body apart, install the insert, then reweld the strut body back together...is this incorrect?
12-15-2002, 07:45 PM
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cut apart, no reweld.
Doesnt matter now,m I got a REALLY good deal on coilovers.
As far as Eibachs, they are progressive rate, you dont want that for ideal auto crossing setup. you dont need the rate change in the middle of a turn. Prodrives are only 15lbs or so harder, so they shouldnt be much more harsh
Doesnt matter now,m I got a REALLY good deal on coilovers.
As far as Eibachs, they are progressive rate, you dont want that for ideal auto crossing setup. you dont need the rate change in the middle of a turn. Prodrives are only 15lbs or so harder, so they shouldnt be much more harsh
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