welshloony

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Hi there guys. Ive got a bit of cash next week and i was hoping one of you ever so kind gents have or no for a set of coilovers for sale for my 02 bugeye wrx , and may be some other odds and sodds ..niceone :-)

The Trooper 1815

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IMHO I wouldn't bother with coilovers. Quite a few people have gone back to uprated springs and shocks.

Daz187

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Coilovers are amazing, Mine ride loads better than standard.. But you get what you pay for.. EXE TC's all the way.. 40 presets.. More than welcome to have a spin in mine when i get it working.

The Trooper 1815

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Broke again? Must be the spine shattering ride.

Daz187

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Lol maybe.. I'm trying to fit a version 7 power steering pump to create more room for bigger inlet pipe..

Cannon Fodder

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Including me, the best handling I have found with uprated STi shock absorbers and Prodrive lowerring springs, plus of course a proper steering geometry alignment.

Rescue Dude

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Where did you get the uprated STi struts from?

The Trooper 1815

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Pink STi spring/shocks are much better than the standard. And if you can get them STi Genome

The Trooper 1815

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http://www.japperformanceparts.co.uk...p?ID=100870746

http://www.japperformanceparts.co.uk...p?ID=100867093

http://www.japperformanceparts.co.uk...p?ID=100871715

Cannon Fodder

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What he said ^^^^^^^^

The best thing I did for my Spec C was take off the Apex/BC coilovers and fit some 'proper' suspension, UK roads are too uneven and pot holed for coilovers, they are not as compliant as shock absorbers and can ruin the ride quality.

The only place I think they belong is in the bin or on a track car.

Rescue Dude

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I have a V3 STi so these wouldn't fit?

Cannon Fodder

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I think they can be made to fit with some modifications but you are probably better off looking for the suspension of a classic STi RA, having driven one with standard suspension they stick to the road like poo to a blanket.

Rescue Dude

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Cheers dude.

DannyBoy007

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Having tried two different sets of Coilovers, Never again!!!!

Perfer the ride with standard shocks + all the whiteline goodies avilable.

Ian has the only setup I would consider swapping too

Daz187

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EXE TC's are by far in a differnt league to most coilover kits. They cant be compared to most stuff out there. If i soften mine it's like driving a nice BM or likewise. Turn them the otherway they make an awesome track weapon.. I'm sorry but there in a different league to STI suspension and other coilover sets like BC and others like them..

Yes there expensive but you get what u pay for.. Cheapest option though is uprate the existing suspension. Depends what your looking for..

DannyBoy007

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For £3k new Daz I would hope they were bloody good!!!

Pretty much out of most peoples budget though

Daz187

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second hand set for the win

coleman

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Off topic*

How did the MOT go Daz? Looking forward to seeing it.

mervil

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KWs FTW OEM feel with coilover settings

Rally fan 555

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What's the difference with the Genomes Ian ?

Daz187

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Yeah she passed thanks mate, Just in the middle of changing the power steering pump. Great to have her back though.. How's your car? Seen it for sale the other day. Much interest? Is it still nice and clean?

The Trooper 1815

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Quality, price and exclusivity.

I have KYB AGX (adjustables) with P1 Red Eibachs.

coleman

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Glad she passed mate, car is stinking again! Waiting a few more weeks before i bring her back up to you.

Had a bit of intrest, but no-ones been to look at it, i think it must be me being silly with the price......

Don't fancy fitting my front mount do you? Cash waiting mate.


PS, when we going to have a mini bridgend meet? i'll get my 2 impreza driving mates out aswell

matscooby

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Got AST's on mine and are superb for handling but you hit a bump and you'll need go book yourself into the dentist for some new teeth.

Rescue Dude

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How are you finding them? The last thing I want is to spend a grand turning my car into something I don't enjoy driving as the suspension is crashy!!

The Trooper 1815

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They cost me £700 with the springs. No problems with ride etc. They are set at position 1 all round due to potholes and our quality repair system. I have wound them down to 6 in the summer for some enthusiastic driving

Daz187

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I could ask my mate for you, but i gotta be honest it's not a nice job lol.. I'l pm you when mines back working and we'l meet up

welshloony

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that would be great my friend as im so unsure as what to buy , my mind boggles. but i do no for a set of sti shocks with prodrive spings for £75 a corner ...fare or not ...but not sure what year they come of

bluerigster

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Exe-tec eventhough expensive are by far the best coilover I've experienced, but they are not producing road kits anymore and are concentrating on motorsport items instead. Intrax who manufactured the kits for Exe-tec are launching a similar kit soon but I'm unsure whether these will also be stainless steel.

Sadly all good quality coilovers such as Ohlns, KW, Nitron, Intrax, Reiger and Exe-tec are costly, but will transfrom the handling and comfort of your car by miles compared to standard Sti suspension and Jap crap no travel smooth circuit specials.