***Apex/BC coilover Group Buy number 3!***
22 September 2008, 10:39 AM
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was kind of tempted in these, but i think i will wait until the 4/3 ones are sorted, as i have had jap coilovers in the past and hated them with a passion!
i actually like the way it drives now on springs + new shocks, but the shocks are not so new anymore and will be due for replacement, plus the topmounts are looking a bit shagged
i actually like the way it drives now on springs + new shocks, but the shocks are not so new anymore and will be due for replacement, plus the topmounts are looking a bit shagged
22 September 2008, 11:17 AM
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Dont confuse our 5/4 kits with the way many Jap imort Imprezas ride. Theyre night and day. The Asian market does have a tendency to go rediculous on the spring rates but thats night and day in comparison to our current offerings 
The 4/3 will be too soft for many people.
The 4/3 will be too soft for many people.
22 September 2008, 10:39 PM
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We dont fit yet Im afraid. We have started gathering workshop equipment but e arent up and running as a workshop yet. We are based in Bradford, West Yorkshire
23 September 2008, 12:31 PM
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Dont confuse our 5/4 kits with the way many Jap imort Imprezas ride. Theyre night and day. The Asian market does have a tendency to go rediculous on the spring rates but thats night and day in comparison to our current offerings
The 4/3 will be too soft for many people.
The 4/3 will be too soft for many people.
i don't believe having hard setup shocks/springs is the best route anyway for outright grip
23 September 2008, 01:12 PM
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You can get the car near standard ride height but we arent 100% sure if youll get right back up. The problem is that the bottom mount can only screw so far down the damper body before it because dangerous.
What they can do is make a custom kit with longer damper bodies to guarntee 100% than you can set your car on stilts if you so wish The problem is that theyd be more expensive as wed have to airfreight so theyd come in at £575.
If you dont need 100% exact standard height then the kits in stock will be fine
What they can do is make a custom kit with longer damper bodies to guarntee 100% than you can set your car on stilts if you so wish
The problem is that theyd be more expensive as wed have to airfreight so theyd come in at £575.If you dont need 100% exact standard height then the kits in stock will be fine
23 September 2008, 05:09 PM
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would these come with custom springs as well or standard as if the spring platformbottom mount was longer then so would the springs or they may be loose and rattle when at full height
23 September 2008, 09:19 PM
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spring height is different to ride height, as said the damper body will be longer so the distance from the spring mount to the hub will be greater, for the same spring pre-load.
HTH
DunxC
P.S. I'm really fed-up with my tired old standard set-up, looks like I'm in the mood to spend !
HTH
DunxC
P.S. I'm really fed-up with my tired old standard set-up, looks like I'm in the mood to spend !
24 September 2008, 09:40 AM
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As Dunx says, the spring platform is adjustable so the spring wouldnt be loose. They might be built with longer springs anyway but either way, its a non issue, dont worry about it
25 September 2008, 11:22 PM
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hi bren is this gb still going these sound like excellent value im looking a set for my 05 sti with the 114.3 pcd its a GDB model. do these come with the adjustable top mounts front and rear etc??will try ringing the phone no. during business hours an pm you thanx.
26 September 2008, 07:52 AM
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a bit cheeky but has anyone from down south (west london) fitted these and would be willing to take me out for a quick ride.... Preferably an newage (03 STI)....
27 September 2008, 09:45 AM
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Finally had my set of coilovers fitted alone with the hard race gearbox & engine mounts and they are fantastic 
. Really happy with setup and ride quality of the 5/4 kit is definitely fine for UK roads and I am running half a dozen clicks off the soft setting. Engine and gear box mounts have made a huge difference to the car, everything is rock solid and no slip at all, I got a shock as to how much the gear change had firmed up when I got back in to the car. Just need a little more low down torque as the car doesn't really like revs between 1750 and 2000, shakes a fair bit but other than that super stuff.
One last time
for the products at Apex and the great service I received, phoned up ordered and collect in the hour 
. Really happy with setup and ride quality of the 5/4 kit is definitely fine for UK roads and I am running half a dozen clicks off the soft setting. Engine and gear box mounts have made a huge difference to the car, everything is rock solid and no slip at all, I got a shock as to how much the gear change had firmed up when I got back in to the car. Just need a little more low down torque as the car doesn't really like revs between 1750 and 2000, shakes a fair bit but other than that super stuff.One last time
for the products at Apex and the great service I received, phoned up ordered and collect in the hour
27 September 2008, 09:44 PM
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i found the mounts stop shaking the car after a few miles on them, mine done this when i first fitted them, they really make a night/day difference to the feel of the car
29 September 2008, 03:02 PM
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interested
UK my00 GC8
car only used for drag racing , no track,twisties or road .
dont really understand all this 5/4 4/3 stuff so what do you advise Bren ?
raced weekend and with 478 bhp / 546 lb/ft torque the car was very unstable on launch , need to firm things up without being hard. if you know what i mean
i did set a new PB by 0.1 but the 60 foot was 0.14 down due to know traction . running 215/45/17 toyo 888s as well.
UK my00 GC8
car only used for drag racing , no track,twisties or road .
dont really understand all this 5/4 4/3 stuff so what do you advise Bren ?
raced weekend and with 478 bhp / 546 lb/ft torque the car was very unstable on launch , need to firm things up without being hard. if you know what i mean
i did set a new PB by 0.1 but the 60 foot was 0.14 down due to know traction . running 215/45/17 toyo 888s as well.
29 September 2008, 09:53 PM
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mine have arrived today few hicups with the delivery, but thats history now..
they look stunning. great quality, cant believe what you get for the price.
if anyone wants to come for a drive when they are in my car you are more than welcome to see what they are like and if they would be suitable for you.
few hicups with the delivery, but thats history now..they look stunning. great quality, cant believe what you get for the price.
if anyone wants to come for a drive when they are in my car you are more than welcome to see what they are like and if they would be suitable for you.
29 September 2008, 10:53 PM
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i got the 5/4 s and engine and gearbox mounts ,fitted all on sat and sunday ,top quality ,ride height at full,fully soft damping and they feel great ,theres no noise,no bone shaking on **** roads and just a bit of vibration through the pedals from the engine and gearbox mounts,money very well spent...nice one apex..
30 September 2008, 11:51 AM
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No defo date as yet, just mid October.
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UK my00 GC8
car only used for drag racing , no track,twisties or road .
dont really understand all this 5/4 4/3 stuff so what do you advise Bren ?
raced weekend and with 478 bhp / 546 lb/ft torque the car was very unstable on launch , need to firm things up without being hard. if you know what i mean
i did set a new PB by 0.1 but the 60 foot was 0.14 down due to know traction . running 215/45/17 toyo 888s as well.
UK my00 GC8
car only used for drag racing , no track,twisties or road .
dont really understand all this 5/4 4/3 stuff so what do you advise Bren ?
raced weekend and with 478 bhp / 546 lb/ft torque the car was very unstable on launch , need to firm things up without being hard. if you know what i mean
i did set a new PB by 0.1 but the 60 foot was 0.14 down due to know traction . running 215/45/17 toyo 888s as well.
Im guessing, drag racing isnt my bag.
You will know better than I do, you tell me what you want and Ill do my best to supply something that fits your needs