help picking suspension setup.

partymonster 975 · 03-24-2007, 10:01 PM

Hi, I need help picking a suspension setup for my STI, its an 05 and I will be daily driving it as well as doing auto X or tracking it once and awhile for fun.
Here's what i'm thinking, tell me what you think of these or if you have any opinions.

KW Coilovers-
http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...ng&prodid=1949

COBB Stage 2 Suspension Package-
http://www.cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2277

STi Adjustable Strut/Spring Suspension Kit-
http://www.hotsubarus.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=29

Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers
http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...ng&prodid=2049

I've also considered Cusco and Tein, Tein I'm not so interested in, Cusco maybe but I belief there are better choices out there.

LOLSTi · 03-24-2007, 10:05 PM

Pinks.
RCE lowering camber plates.
Whiteline sways.

partymonster 975 · 03-24-2007, 10:13 PM

pinks as in STI pink springs? I actually dont know much on those, whats so good about them from others?

Mykl · 03-24-2007, 10:18 PM

Out of the ones on your list I'd choose between the Bilsteins and the KW's.

LOLSTi · 03-24-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by partymonster 975

pinks as in STI pink springs? I actually dont know much on those, whats so good about them from others?

Small drop. Reasonable increase in spring. Others are too low for stock struts, ask me how I know.

Maybe add some Ohlins fixed perch struts for an AWESOME ride and AWESOME damp(en)ing if you have extra money to throw at it.

LOLSTi · 03-24-2007, 10:24 PM

With non-lowering camber plates, Swifts and RCE springs are good, as well.

Mykl · 03-24-2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLSTi

Small drop. Reasonable increase in spring. Others are too low for stock struts, ask me how I know.

Maybe add some Ohlins fixed perch struts for an AWESOME ride and AWESOME damp(en)ing if you have extra money to throw at it.

Yeah, that'd be a great all purpose setup. But that's getting up to Sportline money...

LOLSTi · 03-24-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykl

Yeah, that'd be a great all purpose setup. But that's getting up to Sportline money...

If i did 90% street driving, I'd rather have pinks and fixed perches, though.

partymonster 975 · 03-24-2007, 10:34 PM

I dont want ohlins, I had Vishnu coil overs which are basically ohlins but more awesome on my evo8 MR which I sold for the STI, so I want something new.
I'm basically now debating the KW or the pinks. The STI coilovers are expensive and not worth it if I think about it, Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers sound good but I dont have much to back those up as in reviews. Cobb is also a good choice imo but ppl have loved the pinks so I'm leaning towards those spring wise.

Mykl · 03-24-2007, 10:39 PM

I strongly advise you to skip the Cobb package. Their swaybars are decent, but their springs lower the car entirely way too much. You'll basically be riding hard on your bumpstops with your car at rest.

partymonster 975 · 03-24-2007, 10:40 PM

thanks, another reason to go pink.
Anyone else.

***evilSTi7*** · 03-25-2007, 12:31 AM

There hasn't been that much about how the bilsteins are, but if they are good that would be my choice. Ohlins fixed perch struts are also excellent for the street and some track.

AndrewSS · 03-25-2007, 02:58 AM

The best suspension for you depends on your uses and goals for the car, and then personal preferences for the daily commute.

I know you mentioned occasional autox and tracking... so thats cool... however do you demand having the function of a coilover, etc etc.

I would say whiteline swaybars (27/24 or 24/24) with a camber plate (pde v2 or RCE is my choice), then springs (dont have much personal experience there, but I did like my RCE springs).

^ That setup would be pretty fast and good for autox/tracking... as it goes for coilovers... things get pricey quick, my first choice is the KW v3 (in the form of the RCE Tarmac 2 coilover

) then ZZYZX would be my next choice, but thats big time $$$... and no doubt the Ohlins offerings are freakin nice too

03-24-2007, 10:01 PM	#1
partymonster 975 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 14 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	help picking suspension setup. Hi, I need help picking a suspension setup for my STI, its an 05 and I will be daily driving it as well as doing auto X or tracking it once and awhile for fun. Here's what i'm thinking, tell me what you think of these or if you have any opinions. KW Coilovers- http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...ng&prodid=1949 COBB Stage 2 Suspension Package- http://www.cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2277 STi Adjustable Strut/Spring Suspension Kit- http://www.hotsubarus.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=29 Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...ng&prodid=2049 I've also considered Cusco and Tein, Tein I'm not so interested in, Cusco maybe but I belief there are better choices out there. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-25-2007, 02:58 AM	#13
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	The best suspension for you depends on your uses and goals for the car, and then personal preferences for the daily commute. I know you mentioned occasional autox and tracking... so thats cool... however do you demand having the function of a coilover, etc etc. I would say whiteline swaybars (27/24 or 24/24) with a camber plate (pde v2 or RCE is my choice), then springs (dont have much personal experience there, but I did like my RCE springs). ^ That setup would be pretty fast and good for autox/tracking... as it goes for coilovers... things get pricey quick, my first choice is the KW v3 (in the form of the RCE Tarmac 2 coilover ) then ZZYZX would be my next choice, but thats big time $$$... and no doubt the Ohlins offerings are freakin nice too This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-24-2007, 10:05 PM	#2
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,614 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Pinks. RCE lowering camber plates. Whiteline sways.

03-24-2007, 10:13 PM	#3
partymonster 975 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 14 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	pinks as in STI pink springs? I actually dont know much on those, whats so good about them from others?

03-24-2007, 10:18 PM	#4
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,073 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Out of the ones on your list I'd choose between the Bilsteins and the KW's.

03-24-2007, 10:24 PM	#6
LOLSTi S204 Racer Car: RIP 02 WRX Fav Mod: 2004 Aspen White WRX STi Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,614 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	With non-lowering camber plates, Swifts and RCE springs are good, as well.

03-24-2007, 10:34 PM	#9
partymonster 975 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 14 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I dont want ohlins, I had Vishnu coil overs which are basically ohlins but more awesome on my evo8 MR which I sold for the STI, so I want something new. I'm basically now debating the KW or the pinks. The STI coilovers are expensive and not worth it if I think about it, Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers sound good but I dont have much to back those up as in reviews. Cobb is also a good choice imo but ppl have loved the pinks so I'm leaning towards those spring wise.

03-24-2007, 10:39 PM	#10
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,073 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I strongly advise you to skip the Cobb package. Their swaybars are decent, but their springs lower the car entirely way too much. You'll basically be riding hard on your bumpstops with your car at rest.

03-24-2007, 10:40 PM	#11
partymonster 975 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 14 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks, another reason to go pink. Anyone else.

03-25-2007, 12:31 AM	#12
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,373 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	There hasn't been that much about how the bilsteins are, but if they are good that would be my choice. Ohlins fixed perch struts are also excellent for the street and some track.