[Sleepy514]

Originally Posted by Future/GDB/Driver

it's probably just a lot of camber. If you want it to handle better, you do need to raise it up.

Yes it has very Neg camber at the moment but tomorrow i'm gonna aling her right up and THEN ill see my rubbing issues because positive cam in the rear will push the tires towards the fenders.

[twiSTies]

Originally Posted by Mykl

Ok, so if he's got 4.8 inches of travel before he hits the bumpstop, and he's got 2 inches (MAX) of travel before his tire hits the fender....

These things have an 8k spring up front, right? How long are the springs and how far can you compress them until they bind?

I have the same rates on my car, and it's set to have a max of 2 inches of bump travel because if it travels any more on my 7" springs they'll bind. I have hit bumps that have caused them to bottom out. If the same thing happens to this car, it's possible that the tire could go so far that it would damage bodywork.

yup, good question, thats something i wish i knew.

[bigfathuero_sti]

I don't know much about suspension so I couldn't tell you ho they are set. Cyrus at Megan racing said that he set the pre-load to their stock specs. Some times over bigger bumps it makes a clanking noise.

[bigfathuero_sti]

^^^^^^^^^

Originally Posted by Mykl

It depends on the length and stiffness. If they're short and stiff you'll definitely know when you hit them. If they're long and progressive like the OEM Subaru bumpstops it's really hard to tell.

[Mykl]

I guess it's entirely possible that the noise could be coming from the springs if they run out of travel and bind? The way to find out if they're binding is to check the springs at the middle. If some of the paint has been removed between the coils, they've certainly bound up at some point.

Also, if these coilovers don't have bumpstops, which they probably do, the noise could come from the strut coming into contact with the camber plate.

[bigfathuero_sti]

Originally Posted by Mykl

I guess it's entirely possible that the noise could be coming from the springs if they run out of travel and bind? The way to find out if they're binding is to check the springs at the middle. If some of the paint has been removed between the coils, they've certainly bound up at some point.

Also, if these coil-overs don't have bump stops, which they probably do, the noise could come from the strut coming into contact with the camber plate.

Thanks I will check that out. But other than that noise they feel smooth. I don't see why they are telling him that h needs to raise it to handle better, I thought the lower the center of gravity the better?

[Mykl]

Originally Posted by bigfathuero_sti

Thanks I will check that out. But other than that noise they feel smooth. I don't see why they are telling him that h needs to raise it to handle better, I thought the lower the center of gravity the better?

Lowering a strut car too far kinda screws with the suspension geometry to the point that it is possible to go too far. People have written books on the subject and there's plenty of info around here about it. Search for 'roll center' and 'camber curve.'

[bigfathuero_sti]

Originally Posted by Mykl

Lowering a strut car too far kinda screws with the suspension geometry to the point that it is possible to go too far. People have written books on the subject and there's plenty of info around here about it. Search for 'roll center' and 'camber curve.'

Damm this makes me think "Is mine to low" I will do some more reseach maybe, It is. But then thats why I bought this type of coil-overs, so I can play and adjust. Thanks for the info

[jermdeez]

dude how many miles on on your car? how is your rear bumper so shiny and clean.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by SRT4_2_STI

From a handling standpoint, no, but from an aethetic standpoint... that depends on who you are.

Personally, I love slammed cars, but I don't like the reverse rake on this one. However, I have a feeling that I'm not going to get a whole lot of support on this site.

Front should either be a half inch lower, or back a half inch higher.

for looks, some cars do look good lowered. I think STI's do look good with about none to 1/2 inch wheel gaps but I daily drive my car and looks aren't as important as performance and ride quality.

most people around here aren't into slammed and are very educated on the suspension/geometry of our cars. you won't get a lot of support for "how to slam my car"

[STIfrog]

Looks fantastic!

Too low for me, especially with the roads out here, though. :-/

[BenW]

Originally Posted by Sleepy514

I could have a cadillac ride if i wanted to turn the dampers to 32 making them very soft.

I used to have those coilovers. They will never ride smoothly. If you think so, you've never driven on a good suspension. I will never recommend those coilovers to anyone I know, even if that person is my worst enemy, has back problems, and travels over a pothole-ridden 30 mile commute each day.

[BMX_STI]

hey as long as you like it who cares. if you're into handling, maybe a little too low. but dumped cars do look sweet. personally, i like it! looks great!

[STI23]

the last pic is nice!

[bhp808]

Originally Posted by BenW

I used to have those coilovers. They will never ride smoothly. If you think so, you've never driven on a good suspension. I will never recommend those coilovers to anyone I know, even if that person is my worst enemy, has back problems, and travels over a pothole-ridden 30 mile commute each day.

so what brand r u compairing these coilover to that make them so bad? just curious not favoring either side, thanks

edit- to op, car looks good but a little higher will still look badass and u will have no prob tearin up ppl tryin 2 keep up on the twisties, best of both worlds....