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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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I have just purchased a classic Wagon but looking on line i cant find any coilover sets for a wagon
Am i right in thinking the classic saloon ones will fit or am i just hoping here?

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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Sorry don't no but the chassis can't be that much difference
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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I got the BC ones for mine from Apex in the group buy, not sure if they are listed for wagon or saloon but they definately fit.

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they are the same fitment as the saloon
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Aw brilliant thanks guys, looks like i'll be saving up to get me some coilovers then!
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nickmoses
Aw brilliant thanks guys, looks like i'll be saving up to get me some coilovers then!
Are you looking to do alot of trackdays with your new wagon Nick ? or mostly road use, ..
If its the first defo grab the coilovers if the 2nd.. you would be better of with a new set of shocks (some kyb's are fine) eibach lowering springs + some whiteline droplinks and 2 pairs of camber adjustment bolts (all this is cheaper than coilovers and will last you) that with a good fast road geometry setup is unbeatable on the uk roads,

hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Ginola
Are you looking to do alot of trackdays with your new wagon Nick ? or mostly road use, ..
If its the first defo grab the coilovers if the 2nd.. you would be better of with a new set of shocks (some kyb's are fine) eibach lowering springs + some whiteline droplinks and 2 pairs of camber adjustment bolts (all this is cheaper than coilovers and will last you) that with a good fast road geometry setup is unbeatable on the uk roads,

hope this helps.
Incidentally, how much are KYB's then?
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ginola
Are you looking to do alot of trackdays with your new wagon Nick ? or mostly road use, ..
If its the first defo grab the coilovers if the 2nd.. you would be better of with a new set of shocks (some kyb's are fine) eibach lowering springs + some whiteline droplinks and 2 pairs of camber adjustment bolts (all this is cheaper than coilovers and will last you) that with a good fast road geometry setup is unbeatable on the uk roads,

hope this helps.
Hmmm the words 'cheaper than coilovers' sounds appealing to me as i only want a subtle drop nothing major.
Once i have saved some money up i will look into it further. Thank you for heads up.
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Originally Posted by Bugeye_Scoob
Incidentally, how much are KYB's then?
when I did my wagon about 8/9months back i bought all 4 for £410 from camskill. belive they sell the eibach (P1) springs drop links and camber adjustment bolts aswell , had my geometry done by rich @FB tuning.

The difference that made from standard tired old STI suspension was truly night and day and transformed the car.

can look at pics in my garage to see the subtle drop (its about 15/20mm tops)
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Originally Posted by Ginola
when I did my wagon about 8/9months back i bought all 4 for £410 from camskill. belive they sell the eibach (P1) springs drop links and camber adjustment bolts aswell , had my geometry done by rich @FB tuning.

The difference that made from standard tired old STI suspension was truly night and day and transformed the car.

can look at pics in my garage to see the subtle drop (its about 15/20mm tops)
That's the thing though mate, when you factor springs on top it's actually cheaper to buy BC's!
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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so you rate BC's? I am going to try and get them from ScoobyWorld as they are on sale and my rears are beggining to knock!

+1 for FB!
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Interesting topic. I've got Cusco coilovers that came on mine from Japan. I get a bang sometimes when hitting bumps at anything above 30mph. The car doesn't sit low though. Looks about standard.

Not going to be doing track time at all in the wagon so hmn..
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