lowering springs with factory struts

letsteyr · 03-04-2007, 07:00 AM

hi, i want to lower my car to improve hanfling.I don't have enough money to buy a complete suspension kit so i only want nex shorter springs on my sti 2006.I got choice beetween :

- Prodrive 2005 + STi Lowering Springs
- Tanabe 05+ STI/ 05+ WRX GF210 Lowering Spring
- Tein 2005 + STI Stech Lowering Springs
- Tein 2005 + STI Htech Lowering Springs

which one should i take, knowing it's for original coil overs? thanks

***Turbineguy*** · 03-04-2007, 07:14 AM

The Tein have not had very good reviews by most here on the forum. I personally have the Tanabes and like them alot. I cut my bumpstops when I put them as well. Most recommended springs typically will be the RCEs, Cobbs, Tanabes, Prodrives, and STI pinks.

stretch · 03-04-2007, 09:29 AM

Less is more, IMO. I'd recommend either with the mild drop of Prodrives or staying stock longer while you save up for an entire package.

mtskibum16 · 03-04-2007, 10:19 PM

Cross Tein off the list and add JDM Pinks, RCE, and maybe Swifts.

kessler89 · 03-05-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtskibum16

Cross Tein off the list and add JDM Pinks, RCE, and maybe Swifts.

+1 for swifts......

letsteyr · 03-05-2007, 11:13 AM

we don't know these one in my country !!! where can we find them please?

FRESH2DEF · 03-09-2007, 05:09 PM

RCE Springs are probably the best springs available for the STI and they have a fairly affordable price.

***sciolist*** · 03-09-2007, 05:24 PM

Don't waste your time with lowering springs.

***VSGTS14*** · 03-09-2007, 05:45 PM

improve handling?
RCE lowering springs. 1" front .8" rear

mykrrrr · 03-09-2007, 05:53 PM

IMO, the real question is: what do you want to get out of your suspension?

Is it going to be a daily driver or do you want it to be the ultimate track day machine?

letsteyr · 03-10-2007, 01:23 AM

you're completely right: i'll make 2-3 circuits + 70% driving along moutain-road

offroadracer99 · 03-10-2007, 01:38 AM

well I would say you need something for some better handling. Get some RCEs or STi Pinks for springs, either one will serve you well.

I personally would, and did, upgrade the sway bars first, the stock springs need improvement, but for basic improvements get the sways first if you havent already.

letsteyr · 03-12-2007, 01:44 PM

i've deicided: it'll be RCE springs

thanks

**twiSTies** · 03-12-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by letsteyr

i've deicided: it'll be RCE springs

thanks

good choice.

subiesteye · 03-24-2007, 10:09 PM

yeah you did your hw properly..lol rce ftw

03-04-2007, 07:00 AM	#1
letsteyr Amateur STI Driver Car: STI 2006 Location: europe Posts: 36 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	lowering springs with factory struts hi, i want to lower my car to improve hanfling.I don't have enough money to buy a complete suspension kit so i only want nex shorter springs on my sti 2006.I got choice beetween : - Prodrive 2005 + STi Lowering Springs - Tanabe 05+ STI/ 05+ WRX GF210 Lowering Spring - Tein 2005 + STI Stech Lowering Springs - Tein 2005 + STI Htech Lowering Springs which one should i take, knowing it's for original coil overs? thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-24-2007, 10:09 PM	#15
subiesteye Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 CGM STI Fav Mod: Apex'i GT Spec Location: Oak Hills, CA Posts: 544 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	yeah you did your hw properly..lol rce ftw This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-04-2007, 07:14 AM	#2
*Turbineguy* Non-Reformed Meth Addict Car: '06 WRB Fav Mod: A laptop and tuning software. Location: Swampbilly Central Posts: 2,420 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	The Tein have not had very good reviews by most here on the forum. I personally have the Tanabes and like them alot. I cut my bumpstops when I put them as well. Most recommended springs typically will be the RCEs, Cobbs, Tanabes, Prodrives, and STI pinks.

03-04-2007, 09:29 AM	#3
stretch Silver Member Car: Aspen 2005 STi Fav Mod: TurnInConcepts Coilovers Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,864 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Less is more, IMO. I'd recommend either with the mild drop of Prodrives or staying stock longer while you save up for an entire package.

03-04-2007, 10:19 PM	#4
mtskibum16 Professional STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Location: Montana Posts: 461 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Cross Tein off the list and add JDM Pinks, RCE, and maybe Swifts.

03-05-2007, 11:13 AM	#6
letsteyr Amateur STI Driver Car: STI 2006 Location: europe Posts: 36 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	we don't know these one in my country !!! where can we find them please?

03-09-2007, 05:09 PM	#7
FRESH2DEF Junior STI Driver Car: Aspen White 05 STI Fav Mod: HKS Carbon Ti Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 124 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	RCE Springs are probably the best springs available for the STI and they have a fairly affordable price.

03-09-2007, 05:24 PM	#8
*sciolist* Spiteful Old Codger Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,345 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Don't waste your time with lowering springs.

03-09-2007, 05:45 PM	#9
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500 Diesel Fav Mod: a new 09 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,208 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	improve handling? RCE lowering springs. 1" front .8" rear

03-09-2007, 05:53 PM	#10
mykrrrr Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Spec C roof vent Location: Detroitish... Posts: 135 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	IMO, the real question is: what do you want to get out of your suspension? Is it going to be a daily driver or do you want it to be the ultimate track day machine?

03-10-2007, 01:23 AM	#11
letsteyr Amateur STI Driver Car: STI 2006 Location: europe Posts: 36 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	you're completely right: i'll make 2-3 circuits + 70% driving along moutain-road

03-10-2007, 01:38 AM	#12
offroadracer99 Junior STI Driver Posts: 83 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	well I would say you need something for some better handling. Get some RCEs or STi Pinks for springs, either one will serve you well. I personally would, and did, upgrade the sway bars first, the stock springs need improvement, but for basic improvements get the sways first if you havent already.

03-12-2007, 01:44 PM	#13
letsteyr Amateur STI Driver Car: STI 2006 Location: europe Posts: 36 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i've deicided: it'll be RCE springs thanks