whiteline alk sport vs race

JKonquer · 01-25-2007, 07:19 PM

is the race version that much harshier ride than sport?

i already have coilover and swaybar. and its alreay bad enough for ride quality. would race version make any different in ride quality? and what's different between these two?
my car is a daily driver

**GTWORX.com** · 01-25-2007, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKonquer

is the race version that much harsh ride than sport?

i already have coilover and swaybar. and its alreay bad enough for ride quality. would race version make any different in ride quality? and what's different between these two?
my car is a daily driver

The race really is pretty rough. What kind of coilovers do you have? They don't have to be that harsh.....

- andrew

JKonquer · 01-25-2007, 11:33 PM

i got cusco zero2e. and with recaro poleposition seats . so i feel everything on the road.

so would you recommend comfort or sports? is there performance difference that you actually notice with different type?

**RaceComp Engineering** · 01-26-2007, 07:31 AM

The Sport ALK is not bad at all....and if you already have bad ride quality, this won't be a noticeable addition to it.

- Andrew

JKonquer · 01-31-2007, 03:54 AM

im wondering is it more of road noise or bumpy suspension?

hows the sports compare to comfort? as far as performance and comfort?

Chris05STi · 01-31-2007, 04:20 AM

I have Cusco Zero 2E's as well, I actually think the ride is much better, but you can def notice it....what settings are the coilovers on? I put them on the harshest setting and it was BANANAS!

I just want the best option for the ALK's! Is there that huge of a difference between the two? Will one outright perform better than the other at a circuit? Will it be annoying to drive around daily with the race? Let me know

!

JKonquer · 01-31-2007, 05:05 AM

right now i have it at either 1 or 2. never really tried on 5, but i would imagine it will be more rough than 2

Chris05STi · 01-31-2007, 05:08 AM

Its Bananas really....5 is insane...def great for the track...if the car was aligned.

**fullerton** · 01-31-2007, 05:14 AM

+1 for the performance difference.

JKonquer · 01-31-2007, 05:15 AM

^for what?

**fullerton** · 01-31-2007, 05:38 AM

i have the comfort version. i just want to know what i'm missing out on, beside NVH.

curious how much quicker the sport and race would be.

Chris05STi · 01-31-2007, 06:06 AM

Yah, that is the only thing holding me back...NVH doesn't bother me.....its an STi....come on...think WRC and you will love the car the way it is now. I rode around for 2 weeks without my backseats (was tweaking the coilovers) and I loved how I could hear all the noise...when I put my seats in..I was like DAMN its quiet. So, whats the difference between Race vs Sport?!?!

JKonquer · 01-31-2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

i have the comfort version. i just want to know what i'm missing out on, beside NVH.

curious how much quicker the sport and race would be.

so the comfort alk made noticeable difference? if so how?

**fullerton** · 01-31-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JKonquer

so the comfort alk made noticeable difference? if so how?

Faster exits through turns is the biggest thing I noticed. But, they went on with new sways and springs, so it is hard to say exactly what was changed by the ALK. With all three changes, the car was absolutely transformed. Even more so after the new alignment.

flatthump · 01-31-2007, 07:16 AM

I have the 'race' version and only noticed a decrease in NVH....If you think about it it makes sense. It softens up the front a little bit from the control arm angle change...

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Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,109 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (30)	I have Cusco Zero 2E's as well, I actually think the ride is much better, but you can def notice it....what settings are the coilovers on? I put them on the harshest setting and it was BANANAS! I just want the best option for the ALK's! Is there that huge of a difference between the two? Will one outright perform better than the other at a circuit? Will it be annoying to drive around daily with the race? Let me know!

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01-25-2007, 11:33 PM	#3
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	i got cusco zero2e. and with recaro poleposition seats . so i feel everything on the road. so would you recommend comfort or sports? is there performance difference that you actually notice with different type?

01-26-2007, 07:31 AM	#4
RaceComp Engineering Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 Pinarello FP5 Fav Mod: New Underwear after a 147mph slide into turn 17 at Sebring in the rain....still got 3rd.. Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 3,410 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	The Sport ALK is not bad at all....and if you already have bad ride quality, this won't be a noticeable addition to it. - Andrew

01-31-2007, 03:54 AM	#5
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	im wondering is it more of road noise or bumpy suspension? hows the sports compare to comfort? as far as performance and comfort?

01-31-2007, 05:05 AM	#7
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	right now i have it at either 1 or 2. never really tried on 5, but i would imagine it will be more rough than 2

01-31-2007, 05:08 AM	#8
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,109 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (30)	Its Bananas really....5 is insane...def great for the track...if the car was aligned.

01-31-2007, 05:14 AM	#9
fullerton Halliburton Mercenary Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Q-Rack Location: P&L 30R Land Posts: 17,080 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	+1 for the performance difference.

01-31-2007, 05:15 AM	#10
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	^for what?

01-31-2007, 05:38 AM	#11
fullerton Halliburton Mercenary Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Q-Rack Location: P&L 30R Land Posts: 17,080 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	i have the comfort version. i just want to know what i'm missing out on, beside NVH. curious how much quicker the sport and race would be.

01-31-2007, 06:06 AM	#12
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,109 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (30)	Yah, that is the only thing holding me back...NVH doesn't bother me.....its an STi....come on...think WRC and you will love the car the way it is now. I rode around for 2 weeks without my backseats (was tweaking the coilovers) and I loved how I could hear all the noise...when I put my seats in..I was like DAMN its quiet. So, whats the difference between Race vs Sport?!?!