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Old 05 March 2006, 02:50 PM
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I'm looking for coilovers optimised for an intermediate ride height (not low) but...

-Pss9 - minimum drop -40mm (too much for me)
-kw3 - minimum drop -40mm (too much for me)
-Ast ??...probably -20mm no official informations or data sheet
-ohlins road and track....no informations about
-Jap coilovers...too harsh...so excluded
-H&R coilovers??

then??

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Old 07 March 2006, 12:56 PM
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Most are height adjustable so can be what you want.

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Old 07 March 2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Floyd
Most are height adjustable so can be what you want.

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I know that you have to follow the ride height suggested by the manufacturer.So if there's a minimum drop you have to follow it.
Only in that range the coilovers work well
Old 08 March 2006, 07:48 PM
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Floyd is right.
You can set coilovers where you want, from stock to 'Rally' to 'Show car' ride height.

I feel a 20mm drop is about right for several reasons.

Also, there are good things to do to the chassis before coil-overs are needed.

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Got Powerstation to fit my Eibach coilovers to my 2004 WRX and they set the ride height on what they think would suit my car and my driving. Car has a more aggresive stance, I think they lowered it 30mm at the front and 25mm at the back.

I really do rate my Eibach coilovers, I was worried after reading loads of threads on here about hard coilovers, but when they where fitted I was really impressed, the ride was firmer without being to hard.

Heres some pictures to get a idea on how much it has lowered my car:


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well done!
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