Coil-over or Spring?

edykh · 03-12-2004, 01:51 PM

I don't know which one i should go. I use it for daily drive car, but i go for AutoX at summer time about 5 to 8 times. Can anyone give me some suggestion please. I already have the front and rear strut, front and rear sway bar is coming. so what should l do to next, thanks a lot.

03-12-2004, 02:38 PM

If you can afford Coilovers, then I say go for it, no reason to go halfway when you can go all the way.

Transporter_STi · 03-14-2004, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by edykh

I don't know which one i should go. I use it for daily drive car, but i go for AutoX at summer time about 5 to 8 times. Can anyone give me some suggestion please. I already have the front and rear strut, front and rear sway bar is coming. so what should l do to next, thanks a lot.

I have always used springs in every car I had and found it worked for me fine, I don't think you will use the coil system unless you track it all the time.

***sciolist*** · 03-14-2004, 02:48 PM

Definitely coilovers, although I would be careful to choose compatible suspension components.

Snax · 03-14-2004, 08:00 PM

My vote is for Eibachs. They are relatively inexpensive and will provide a very noticeable improvement in handling balance without the need to upgrade the struts. Coupled with beefier swaybars, I think you will be very happy with the improvement without sacrificing much in ride quality. The Pinks or Spec-C springs are other worthy options for a bit more money, but having raced on the Eibachs personally, I would not spend the extra money there.

Coilovers will however be clearly noticeable as another step above even that setup, but unless you go with an exceptionally soft spring rate, your butt will feel the difference too. They are great for their versatility and adaptability, but for sometimes autocrossing, probably overkill and more ride harshness than you may be in the market for.

If you are the DIY type and discover that simple springs just aren't doing it for you, you can probably sell them to another STi owner later for nearly as much as you paid, and you are only out your labor time.

It's more difficult to sell an expensive set of 'used' coilovers.

03-12-2004, 01:51 PM	#1
edykh Junior STI Driver Location: Canada Posts: 191 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Warranty? I don't know which one i should go. I use it for daily drive car, but i go for AutoX at summer time about 5 to 8 times. Can anyone give me some suggestion please. I already have the front and rear strut, front and rear sway bar is coming. so what should l do to next, thanks a lot. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-12-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
mistkerl Guest Posts: n/a	Importing STi If you can afford Coilovers, then I say go for it, no reason to go halfway when you can go all the way.

03-14-2004, 08:00 PM	#5
Snax Spec C Club Fav Mod: Stealth mode Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,154 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Go for it!! My vote is for Eibachs. They are relatively inexpensive and will provide a very noticeable improvement in handling balance without the need to upgrade the struts. Coupled with beefier swaybars, I think you will be very happy with the improvement without sacrificing much in ride quality. The Pinks or Spec-C springs are other worthy options for a bit more money, but having raced on the Eibachs personally, I would not spend the extra money there. Coilovers will however be clearly noticeable as another step above even that setup, but unless you go with an exceptionally soft spring rate, your butt will feel the difference too. They are great for their versatility and adaptability, but for sometimes autocrossing, probably overkill and more ride harshness than you may be in the market for. If you are the DIY type and discover that simple springs just aren't doing it for you, you can probably sell them to another STi owner later for nearly as much as you paid, and you are only out your labor time. It's more difficult to sell an expensive set of 'used' coilovers. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-14-2004, 02:48 PM	#4
*sciolist* Spiteful Old Codger Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,345 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Definitely coilovers, although I would be careful to choose compatible suspension components.