Thinking of getting a set for my hatch has anyone got any experience with either?

 

Ohlins have the best reputation, been trying to get some uk spec ones for my hawk but so far no joy!

 

also consider KW............

not sure of your budget but "think" Steve at Bright Green Detailing had some Ohlins for sale if you after s/hand

 

Will let you know what I think of the Bilsteins next week Immy

 

I have exe- tc fast road - I like them and find them a good balance of compliance with pretty firm control, but I'm not sure that they make them for Subaru anymore?

 

Sorry was meant to include KW from my understanding the billys are made by KW?

 

I've been running KW variant 3 on my hawk for about 4 months & no complaints so far.
The springs were changed to softer ones before fitting & on the road they only feel slightly harsher than the std shocks with tein springs that were fitted before,when pushing on through corners & flicking through cambered high speed s bends they react well, even with all the pot holes.
One thing that is a pita is access to the adjusters & they don't do any extenders for them.

Dave

 

Immy,
You on a spending spree to throw your cash away at the moment!

Nothing wrong with the standard set-up as a road car and when you're going to need to spend in the realms of £2k for a proper set of coilovers, sanity may start to make a guest appearance.

 

Alyn do you sell KWs if I give up on the ohlins then I was thinking of going for the clubsport v3 (weekend/summer toy only)

 

I can always count on you to steer me in the right direction!
I have just spent a few k on some S203/4 Seats will get some pics up when the rear seats are done next week

 

yes we do KW amongst others incl. Eibach, Tein , Bilstein, etc.............

 

EXE-TC do not make road kits anymore.

But as others have said why change?!

 

Why mess with the engine and suspension on the r205! You're a crazy man Immy. Seats and subtle mods fair enough but pulling stuff off that makes the r205 so special...... Dude!

 

I don't know mate I was never one to do dumb sh't like this, but i just see nice bits and think it would improve the handling. To be honest the current set up has not even been pushed. Am off to Dubai for a couple week, but when I get back I am defo hitting the ring!

 

Get yourself booked on DN8 mate

 

Thats the plan!! how was DN7 didn't want to risk it with the snow etc booked a trip to dubai instead ?

 

Exactly , don't change just for the sake of it.
I'm sure the car handles fine as it is.
Even Suzuki Swifts on semi slicks were overtaking me on the Ring when it was raining, it's more down to the driver than what you have on the car (no offence meant - speaking about myself lol)

 

Bloody cold but good fun

The snow almost ruined it but we were lucky managed 25 laps over the weekend so was happy.
Car performed superbly and came home in the same shape Roll on June

 

There is a whole tuning industry that depends on us to keep it in business.... even if for the majority of us, that means buying something that will make no difference to the performance of our cars, based on our ability to drive well. Even when you get to the point of gaining an extra few seconds on a RACE TRACK, is that really worth the expense when you'll undoubtedly have to make compromises and it will cost you a shedload of cash. At the end of the day most of us drive these cars on the road and not at 9/10's our the cars ability.

My OEM suspension won't come off my car until it falls off!

If you feel like spending some money..... get a breather kit, baffled sump, engine bay swirl pot, a set of Yoko 48's and hit some public track days for some stress free FUN!

Now... if you were doing some competition events it may be a different conversation.

 

You do very few miles Shaun, when you use the car rather look at it parked up for months you will find the suspension wears out and becomes junk!

 

You bitach!!!

I don't even "look at it" when's it parked up.

 

Immy,
take the car as it is mate
she'll be fine plus you need a car you have confidence in.
The ring isn't somewhere to be exploring the grip limits of a new set up. There is little to no room for error there.