Suspension Feedback
Just thought I would post my impressions after having Leda fitted to my STI 5.
First it needs to be know I had Leda fitted ages ago back in the rattle days and was always very impressed with the car's handling just could not tolerate the rattle. So after almost a years of visiting Leda in an effort to resolve I sort a refund from Scoobysports which was given in full and without complaint. So 5 years on and it started to become apparent that maybe the current standard struts were getting a little long in the tooth. There are no signs of wear but some how the car just didn't feel as confidence in the bends and I found that I was taking the corners slower than expected. I knew its wasn't down to the geometry as I had had this check at Micheldever's recently. So the question was do I stick with what I already have and just replace the struts with new ones or follow the coilover route again? I contacted some of my trusted Tuning advisors and the common opinion was stick with what I have. I didn't like this idea so much as I do do the occasional track day and a coilover system is unbeatable on the track. It also didn't fit with my upgrade policy of "when broke upgrade" So I decided to fit a coilover system but the question was which one? Well I budgeted £1.5k for the system seeing as replacing the 4 STI struts was going to be nearly £900. So which system? I always liked the Leda kit but the dreaded rattle then there was the DMS stuff had good reports but no UK support and I also heard that Proflex had a road system and they have an excellent reputation. Well I ruled out the DMS kit as without UK support I thought it a little risky. I then talked to Leda and explained my history and they assured me the rattle was gone and I got a price for the Proflex stuff. Next I did a little research on here to see if the rattle issued had really been solved which was backed up in other posts and I also found someone using Proflex for an opinion. Having done all that I was wavering towards the Proflex TBH but this is a non adjustable system and I started thinking well what’s the point of coilover with no adjustment which led me straight back to the Leda. So there it was the choice was made all I needed to do is decide spring rates so after talking to others on here for there advice we came up with the numbers of 275 front and 225 rears. I called Leda to order and they also confirmed the spring rates were OK so there it was; all I needed to do was wait for it to be made and then shipped and then my garage to fit it for me. Well it finally got fitted last week and I have now had it on the car for a week so here are my impressions - AWESOME The ride does not seem much harder then the standard set-up if at all which is good for me but the control through the corners is impressive. Stability under braking again is excellent; I now can attack the corners with confidence which was lacking before. I am one very happy bunny so would like to say thanks to few peoples 911 DuncanG Guinness For all there advice on spring rates and selecting a system Thanks to Leda for making a great car greater and for making rattle free dampers :-D So that’s about it, if you are think coilover then Leda is worth looking at! Thanks for reading Paul |
Great result, you are not an impulsive buyer then!
When my AVO's finally rattle themselves to death/break it will be LEDA for me too. The DMS were supported in the UK ages ago by TEG and Scoobymania but not now i think. Good choice, now you are ready to spend 3 x more on the engine......:norty: 911 :D |
Intesresting! I am still dithering over which coilovers to get. A freind has AST's and they are great but have a niggling knocking noise (for him) at the rear :rolleyes:
I'm not convinced that KYB adjustable struts would be the answer but probably more of a halfway house in the end. API have some new coilovers that look very interesting and at a competitive price but they lack history. I did speak to LEDA a few months ago and they told me that the knocking was essentially 'pot luck'. I had been told that the LEDA units had changed to a new design but when I checked with LEDA they weren't sure :confused: I'm coming to the conclusion that fitment is critical and retaining the springs in exactly the right place is crucial too. Get all this right though and a well specced coilover system will out perform nearly everything else. Pban, are you local to me??? PM me. F |
Which variation did you get, oil, oil/gas, gas?
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Originally Posted by fuzzy13
Which variation did you get, oil, oil/gas, gas?
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I have LEDA 320/275lb. Our roads are very bumpy and poor good place for testing :) I run 10 clicks front and 12 rear and car handling is great. With this setup is little more understeer may be 9/12 should be better but my wife dont like cars like M3 :D
Since LEDA fitted there is allways knocking from right rear like damaged top mount. Iam will change all top mounts for rose joint type and will see... |
Paul, thanks for the feedback, glad to see you're happy :D
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