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Hi, my98 uk wagon's last strut is now fubared. So time for some coilovers. I have been looking but everywhere is selling with different spring rates. I use the car for road and track but soon to be just a weekend and track toy.
So what should i be going for?
Cheers
Mike
So what should i be going for?
Cheers
Mike
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I have been recomended 4/3 with slightly longer stroke dampers for my classic wagon but i specifically wanted a setup that will work for more technical, rough roads with alot of compressions and crests for example the A93 south of the ski center so i wanted compliancy and travel as i beleive it will be the fasted setup for roads like that.
5/4 i think is what alot go for as a good firm but not uncomfortable, 6/5 on a classic i think will be pretty stiff but may well work nicely for your needs. The BC group buy thread has some good info which i have basically just stolen
5/4 i think is what alot go for as a good firm but not uncomfortable, 6/5 on a classic i think will be pretty stiff but may well work nicely for your needs. The BC group buy thread has some good info which i have basically just stolen
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I've got 4/3 BCs on my v5 wagon for daily driver/fast road use. They're the closest to the stock STi suspension that was great, but a bit too well used at 100k.
Can't comment on track use, but the dampers give plenty of adjustment for road use. Maybe 5/4 is a better combo for a weekend toy, but avoid going too stiff as good suspension is all in the damping.
Can't comment on track use, but the dampers give plenty of adjustment for road use. Maybe 5/4 is a better combo for a weekend toy, but avoid going too stiff as good suspension is all in the damping.
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I'm not too fussed about it being quite stiff, as I want my car to have a more of a track focus, I have read on here of people running 8/6 !! Tein do a 7/5 combo which might work well but I think I'm going to have a couple of passenger rides before making my mind up fully
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