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23 January 2014, 10:27 PM
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Have you considered KW Variant 3's?
I run KW Clubsport's on my daily drive with STI Grp N rear top mounts and all bushings replaced with STI pillow ***** and they are silent, no knocks, rattles or anything.
Excellent build quality, and very smooth.
I run KW Clubsport's on my daily drive with STI Grp N rear top mounts and all bushings replaced with STI pillow ***** and they are silent, no knocks, rattles or anything.
Excellent build quality, and very smooth.
24 January 2014, 07:33 AM
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I'd say the KW V3's are an ideal fast road set up that's capable on track.
I've also tried Exe-tc and BC's although the BC's weren't on my Impreza.
IMO if you want to transform the handling characteristics of your Impreza you need to get rid of the soft rubber bushings in the lateral links and trailing arms.
The STI pillow ball links make a huge difference to how the car responds.
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24 January 2014, 08:44 AM
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As I have drop a message, the MeisterR GT1 coilovers could be another contender.
Easy to use 1-way adjustable mono-tube damper, build in the UK with CNC aluminium internals.
Performance will be right up there against the best such as Ohlins DFV, and cheaper too at only £1550 delivered.
Big Claim? I know.
But at the same time I can stand behind that claim, as the GT1 suspension is technically advance far beyond what you would normally find within this price range.
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Easy to use 1-way adjustable mono-tube damper, build in the UK with CNC aluminium internals.
Performance will be right up there against the best such as Ohlins DFV, and cheaper too at only £1550 delivered.
Big Claim? I know.
But at the same time I can stand behind that claim, as the GT1 suspension is technically advance far beyond what you would normally find within this price range.
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25 January 2014, 12:33 PM
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Hi All, despite all my talk about wanting a simplified setup... I got giddy on eBay last night and ended up winning a set of KW Variant 3s with OEM top mounts for £495...
They look to want a refurb, so need to price that up on Monday.
Hopefully quieter than my current setup thanks to rubber rear mounts, spoke to Chevron quickly today and Simon says they should be a vast improvement over my current set up once rebuilt.
I need banning from eBay, especially after beer.
They look to want a refurb, so need to price that up on Monday.
Hopefully quieter than my current setup thanks to rubber rear mounts, spoke to Chevron quickly today and Simon says they should be a vast improvement over my current set up once rebuilt.
I need banning from eBay, especially after beer.
25 January 2014, 04:11 PM
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28 January 2014, 11:06 AM
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Fonzey I also had my eye on the KW's on ebay
But you got there before me! Could you give us a review once they are on your car?
I've had Bc's before and realised quickly they were not for me.
Most likely will be going for the KW v3 in the summer.
But you got there before me! Could you give us a review once they are on your car?
I've had Bc's before and realised quickly they were not for me.
Most likely will be going for the KW v3 in the summer.
28 January 2014, 05:53 PM
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I was the only bidder, so you didn't try hard enough 
Still apprehensive to see what state they will be in, a full rebuild on each four will set me back another £500 or so. Still makes these cheap though to be fair!
Still apprehensive to see what state they will be in, a full rebuild on each four will set me back another £500 or so. Still makes these cheap though to be fair!
31 January 2014, 11:37 AM
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My max bid would only have been £600, as would have needed to buy top mounts too, plus the cost of refurbishment, which I didnt enquire about the cost.
I have driven one Impreza for 20 miles with the KW's, dont think it was long enough to get a feel of they are like day to day, but I was definately impressed.
I have driven one Impreza for 20 miles with the KW's, dont think it was long enough to get a feel of they are like day to day, but I was definately impressed.
31 January 2014, 06:09 PM
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Wow, our bidding war would have been a dead heat then :P
I got the coilovers today, some damage to one of the rears on a collar which surrounds the piston - doesn't look like a costly part, but what do I know?!
Will get them off to KW ASAP.
I got the coilovers today, some damage to one of the rears on a collar which surrounds the piston - doesn't look like a costly part, but what do I know?!
Will get them off to KW ASAP.
02 February 2014, 04:15 PM
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Hopefully it wont cost too much to repair, looking forward to your thoughts on them.
Have a feeling you will like them, we seem to have similar taste as our car's are exactly the same
Have a feeling you will like them, we seem to have similar taste as our car's are exactly the same
02 February 2014, 04:34 PM
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You tempted Kyle?
You tempted Kyle?
03 February 2014, 10:56 AM
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03 February 2014, 01:26 PM
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