Want the lowered look but dont want to loose the comfort
06-10-2003, 08:20 PM
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Want the lowered look but dont want to loose the comfort
Im not going to be doing any rally races or anything like that.. I just want the car to loose the wheel gap. BUT keep the ride comfort.. What should i be looking at getting?
I know coilovers are more for performance.. But im just going for looks and COMFORT(IS THE MAIN THING)... What do u guys recommend?
I know coilovers are more for performance.. But im just going for looks and COMFORT(IS THE MAIN THING)... What do u guys recommend?
06-10-2003, 08:31 PM
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To effectively lower your car without losing comfort, you'll need struts as well as springs. I have the KYB AGX gas struts, and they're a little rough, so I don't recommend these for your intentions. I've heard great things about the Koni's and the Eibach Pro Kit. They ride a lot gentler than the KYB's.
06-10-2003, 10:06 PM
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Tein makes some soft coilovers for street use, check out their website and see if you can find a distributor to import them for you.
You are also a big sissy if you think the Eibach Pro-Kit for the WRX is too stiff.
One last thing:
There is a BIG difference between the words "loose" and "lose."
Use "loose" like this: "The knot in that rope around your neck is too LOOSE, I better tighten that up so we can get things started."
Use "lose" like this: "I want to LOSE the wheel gap on my car but I don't want my suspension to be stiff at all because I am a big sissy" OR "I don't go to the track because my car has soft suspension and I would definitely LOSE."
Since Steppin Razor can't capitalize proper nouns, this thread was...
You are also a big sissy if you think the Eibach Pro-Kit for the WRX is too stiff.
One last thing:
There is a BIG difference between the words "loose" and "lose."
Use "loose" like this: "The knot in that rope around your neck is too LOOSE, I better tighten that up so we can get things started."
Use "lose" like this: "I want to LOSE the wheel gap on my car but I don't want my suspension to be stiff at all because I am a big sissy" OR "I don't go to the track because my car has soft suspension and I would definitely LOSE."
Since Steppin Razor can't capitalize proper nouns, this thread was...
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06-11-2003, 12:43 AM
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Prodrive and Eibach make some pretty comfy springs. Match that with some KYB AGX's set to 1/2 and that would e a smooth ride that is slightly firmer then stock and an inch or so lower.
06-12-2003, 03:36 PM
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Way to keep the grammar in check Tim. 
Anyways, if you want lowered, but soft ride, you need to give Tein a call. Anything else is gonna stiffen the car up.
Anyways, if you want lowered, but soft ride, you need to give Tein a call. Anything else is gonna stiffen the car up.
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06-12-2003, 10:13 PM
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My kyb's are on a gc8, and I have them in combo with a set of Tein S-tech's. They'll outhandle almost anything on the road, but they're very bumpy on our crappy Colorado roads. Maybe the Tein spring strut combo is better?
JLui83,
Comparing an application on a weedeater, I mean Honda, and a WRX is useless. Each set is designed and thoroughly tested for each separate car, so handling and ride comfort on one won't necessarily transfer over to another. I made the mistake of mixing and matching strut-spring based on price, so buying a set designed to work well together will undoubtably net better results. Last thing, anything with STI or Prodrive on it will probably cost you extra. If you're concerned about price, then look elsewhere.
JLui83,
Comparing an application on a weedeater, I mean Honda, and a WRX is useless. Each set is designed and thoroughly tested for each separate car, so handling and ride comfort on one won't necessarily transfer over to another. I made the mistake of mixing and matching strut-spring based on price, so buying a set designed to work well together will undoubtably net better results. Last thing, anything with STI or Prodrive on it will probably cost you extra. If you're concerned about price, then look elsewhere.
06-14-2003, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by JLui83
The tien springs gives a 2 in in front and .7 in the back... right? Thats a wierd drop..
The tien springs gives a 2 in in front and .7 in the back... right? Thats a wierd drop..
psychobooe,
I'm from Fort Collins. But I'm not telling you exactly where cause your name is scary
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