Share your experiences: Aftermarket suspension setups, on WA roads/tracks
Sep 12, 2009, 04:21 PM
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Share your experiences: Aftermarket suspension setups, on WA roads/tracks
Just as the title says, what are your experiences and opinions of aftermarket suspension setups on the roads of WA.
When it comes time for coils, I'm thinking of going with KW, or Robispec's version of them, due to their reputation as a good product, but I'm open for other ideas too! So let's hear it.
When it comes time for coils, I'm thinking of going with KW, or Robispec's version of them, due to their reputation as a good product, but I'm open for other ideas too! So let's hear it.
Sep 12, 2009, 05:17 PM
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I have been thinking of going springs (like swift spec R's) as I don't really want to spend the big money now, especially since I won't really utilize coils for what they are meant for. I was also thinking maybe re-valving the stock Bilsteins.
I've heard of some people converting their struts/shocks to coilovers via a place like this but I'm sure it wouldn't compare to a nice set of Robi's, Ohlins, etc.
I've heard of some people converting their struts/shocks to coilovers via a place like this but I'm sure it wouldn't compare to a nice set of Robi's, Ohlins, etc.
Sep 12, 2009, 06:49 PM
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I just have springs, its not uber low but nice and stiff. Its nice cause im using spacers to poke out the mr bbs wheels flush with the fenders but not rub. I personally do not track my car so I would not use the expensive coils... There is crazy construction by my house, and I take a 15 minute detour to work just to avoid the beat up roads 
Also, Ive scraped my front lip a couple times on basic hills, so lowering my car anymore means scraping exhaust or ripping off the lip :/
Also, Ive scraped my front lip a couple times on basic hills, so lowering my car anymore means scraping exhaust or ripping off the lip :/
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I just put on KWv3 Robispec Clubsports, 8k/9k rates. So far, I find them great on the street, but I haven't driven on any rough roads yet. However, I would not spend the $$$ on a car that is purely street driven.
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Got any pic's of the stance? Also, have you or do you track your car at all? I assume yes as you mentioned not wasting money on something like that if its only street driven lol, never know though.
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I have the WORKS springs, and am happy with them. Same as aero: DD + 5-6 track days per year. I've been considering stepping up to KWV3, but I'm going to speak to him first and see how much they shave off his lap times : )
Sep 13, 2009, 11:51 AM
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I have CBRD spec Ohlins DFV's with 11kF/12kR. Before had MR bilsteins and Swifts. Over normal roads it rides almost the same and only stiffer on big bumps. Handling is in a whole other league though. I don't think it rides bad at all, downtown Seattle can be a tad rough but any evo is. Obviously they aren't cheap but they work well. With with them adjusted full soft they have almost no body roll or weight transition on the street. Turn in now is so razor sharp you almost have to be careful changing lanes on I5.
If you go KW's go with Robispec Streets or Clubsports. Stock KW springrates are not very good and their valving is on the soft side.
I would reccomend Bilsteins + Swifts at first. I tracked it for over a year with that and it works well and is safe. When you start getting in upper end coilovers you start having to pay ALOT more attention to abrubt driving changes. I would track the car atleast a few times before getting coils. My car rotates MUCH easier and can suprise you now if not paying attention.
If you go KW's go with Robispec Streets or Clubsports. Stock KW springrates are not very good and their valving is on the soft side.
I would reccomend Bilsteins + Swifts at first. I tracked it for over a year with that and it works well and is safe. When you start getting in upper end coilovers you start having to pay ALOT more attention to abrubt driving changes. I would track the car atleast a few times before getting coils. My car rotates MUCH easier and can suprise you now if not paying attention.
Sep 13, 2009, 06:21 PM
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I have CBRD spec Ohlins DFV's with 11kF/12kR. Before had MR bilsteins and Swifts. Over normal roads it rides almost the same and only stiffer on big bumps. Handling is in a whole other league though. I don't think it rides bad at all, downtown Seattle can be a tad rough but any evo is. Obviously they aren't cheap but they work well. With with them adjusted full soft they have almost no body roll or weight transition on the street. Turn in now is so razor sharp you almost have to be careful changing lanes on I5.
If you go KW's go with Robispec Streets or Clubsports. Stock KW springrates are not very good and their valving is on the soft side.
I would reccomend Bilsteins + Swifts at first. I tracked it for over a year with that and it works well and is safe. When you start getting in upper end coilovers you start having to pay ALOT more attention to abrubt driving changes. I would track the car atleast a few times before getting coils. My car rotates MUCH easier and can suprise you now if not paying attention.
If you go KW's go with Robispec Streets or Clubsports. Stock KW springrates are not very good and their valving is on the soft side.
I would reccomend Bilsteins + Swifts at first. I tracked it for over a year with that and it works well and is safe. When you start getting in upper end coilovers you start having to pay ALOT more attention to abrubt driving changes. I would track the car atleast a few times before getting coils. My car rotates MUCH easier and can suprise you now if not paying attention.
If you are in downtown Seattle a lot you'll definitely have to be very careful.