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Old Dec 7, 2008, 05:29 AM
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Suspension set up over stock (street/dd)

i am looking for a good set up(not to break the bank) i am going to track(road course) about once every 3-4 months and drive car on the weekends any other time....wondering what coil overs would work the best for this type of set up? thanks
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anyone?
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If your looking for coilovers, the Megan Racing street coilovers are nice. The track series may be a little too stiff for daily use, but that's all personal preference. (I have them myself) Can't beat the price on either set. If your looking for just springs, the Eibach Pro-Kit is very nice. Nice drop and the ride quality is not good. Teins springs is another option, if you like the ride quality of a shopping cart.
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i think for once a week driving i can handle a not so good ride i would much rather have fun on the track....do the coil overs lower the car? is that an adjustment with them?
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i know its a little high side, but i would go with Robispec's base coilover setup.
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what is considered a high price for suspension set up 2k?
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KW V3 (Robispec or otherwise). If those are too expensive, find a used set. If that's still too expensive, then get the Swift/Bilstein strut/spring combo.

They aren't coilovers, but the car will have better handling and road manners than most of the sub-2k coilover sets. Coilovers (in general) do not automatically equal good performance.
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has anyone heard of Stance coilovers?
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will post pic in a few on computer at work haha..shhh
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http://www.pure-tuning.com/catalog/p...f3209273a0b3ab

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http://picperformance.com/store/scri...?idproduct=196
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here are the pics
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I was considering the stance, but I got some recommendations that a set up with stiffer rates in the rear are more beneficial for an evo.
Hence, PIC
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i will look into them i guess it all depends on the deal i can get and then try them out or maybe find someone local who has set ups like im looking for and go for a ride...anyone out there?
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