Coilover Opinion
21 August 2003, 12:19 AM
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Has anyone tried TSL's own coilover kit? I'm looking at spending around £800 on a coilover kit which needs to be fully height and damping adjustable.
Are there any other kits which do a better job for around the same price.
Are there any other kits which do a better job for around the same price.
21 August 2003, 06:44 PM
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Haven't tried TSL own version, but have just ordered some AVO coilovers, front and rear droplinks and a rear strutt brace from them. Already got a STi front strutt brace. The thing I like about dealing with TSL (Paul in particular) is he's so honest. I phoned him to talk about my car, and he almost talked me out of spending shed loads of money, for no reason. I would strongly recommend phoning them and having a chat with him!!
I going to do what he said, add bits at a time rather go for all the above with all new bushes and anti dive, etc, etc.
Hope this helps, Phill
I going to do what he said, add bits at a time rather go for all the above with all new bushes and anti dive, etc, etc.
Hope this helps, Phill
27 August 2003, 12:13 PM
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nescoob,
If the car feels all the bumps can't you soften it a little mate ?? I must be honest that my car (on standard RB5 suspension) feels better across the bumpy roads then another RB5 (that my mates has got) running coilovers, but they are set to stiff and low
Did you play around with all the settings that much ? I know I'll be playing around with it for a few days before i get a ride that I like
Phill
If the car feels all the bumps can't you soften it a little mate ?? I must be honest that my car (on standard RB5 suspension) feels better across the bumpy roads then another RB5 (that my mates has got) running coilovers, but they are set to stiff and low
Did you play around with all the settings that much ? I know I'll be playing around with it for a few days before i get a ride that I like
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27 August 2003, 01:23 PM
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When I first had them put on they were set to a high ride height and the dampers were on soft, I then lowered them slightly and adjusted the damper but it seems whatever setting I choose they still feel every bump so I have now taken them of and fitted Koni shocks with Whiteline lowering springs and they feel loads better.
27 August 2003, 09:18 PM
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After doing a fair bit of research I have come to the conclusion that you need to spend around £1200 plus to get a really good set of coilovers which work really well. Any opionions on Leda or Cusco?
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03 September 2003, 05:30 PM
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Have AVO's on my hill climb/road going STI V3 for about 2 years now.
You need to work hard to get the best from them. I would not fit them again!
Have driven my friend's RA with DMS gold and it is FANTASTIC!
Best settings for me are 8 turns from soft front, and 6 from soft rear. All depends on spring rates. I do not think AVO 'set them up' at all, all a bit of an ecomomy package I think!
Go for DMS or LEDA.....
Graham.
You need to work hard to get the best from them. I would not fit them again!
Have driven my friend's RA with DMS gold and it is FANTASTIC!
Best settings for me are 8 turns from soft front, and 6 from soft rear. All depends on spring rates. I do not think AVO 'set them up' at all, all a bit of an ecomomy package I think!
Go for DMS or LEDA.....
Graham.
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