[30 PSI]

first of all:
HOLY CRAP !!!!!!!! STi parts are xpensive!!!!!

but on another note: i need suspension for my 04 sti
cuzco -zero 2r
kw - variant 3
tein - super street

these are the top 3 i hear people talking about in this forum
im a daily driver and will proably never go offroad with my car.

which route do you guys recomend?

under 2k would be great!!!!

Thanks guys

FYI: this place is very informative, i have learned alot by just reading and searching ...

[eXstasy]

For a daily driver, a lot of people will recommend the non-JDM coilovers. JDM coilovers usually have crazy high spring rates and are valved primarily for nicer roads than we have =)

Look into KW v3s or RCE T2s for the 2k price range, unfortunately neither of these setups come with top hats so you have to add a couple hundred on top of that. There's actually someone selling a set now though, for an 04 STi even!

KW Variant 3 Coilovers

[30 PSI]

thanks for your input

i would really like to go as far as 1,400 on colovers + accesories

[slyguySTI]

my buddy has the tein ss coilovers and the ride is awesome not too stiff not too soft and he only paid 1200..

[boondocksaint]

This thread belongs in the Suspension forum. PLEASE post threads in their proper forum.

[30 PSI]

Originally Posted by slyguySTI

my buddy has the tein ss coilovers and the ride is awesome not too stiff not too soft and he only paid 1200..

was it just buy and slap on or did he need other accessories?
thats more like the price range im geared to.

[RaceComp Engineering]

First, is your car strictly a street car?

Any auto-x or track days?

How important is ride quality to you? How did you decide on coilovers specfically?

- Andrew

[30 PSI]

car will be strickly street performance

no auto x

maybe a drag day in the future but deff no no time soon

i had skunk2 coilovers on my old civic so i want to keep using coilovers on my new ride.

[RaceComp Engineering]

Originally Posted by 30 PSI

car will be strickly street performance

no auto x

maybe a drag day in the future but deff no no time soon

i had skunk2 coilovers on my old civic so i want to keep using coilovers on my new ride.

In that case, i would say skip coilovers all together. You have an 04 STi, meaning you have a LOT more options for struts then the 05+ STi guys.

The way I see it.... you can spend around 1k for coilovers based around a crappy damper.

OR

You can spend around 1k on a strut + spring combo based around a much better damper. The only thing you lose is height adjustability, but you have a much higher quality damper (meaning you have more travel, better ride quality, likely better performance as well, a more reliable longer lasting damper, etc. etc. etc.)

Getting a good strut (Koni or Tokico, Ohlins if you have the cash) with a good set of springs (RCE, STi JDM Pinks, Prodrives) will be a better solution. Yes you lose height adjustabilty, but you get MUCH better parts. Plus you can add ground control coilover sleeves if you really want to.

Those are my thoughts


Or wait for something from us in that price range.


- Andrew

[evilSTi7]

^^^ i agree. Pick up a set of used wrx struts and throw in some koni inserts and get some new springs and you'll be very happy.

[30 PSI]

thanks for the info fellas

anyone else?

[slyguySTI]

the tein ss coilovers are i think 32 way adjustable and all he had to do was put on the top hats from his factory struts or you could use the group-n and he had someone install it for him and it cost 100 bucks so a total of 1300 installed. i think thats a good deal

[BoostJunkie]

+1 for Koni inserts and springs. There's no need for coilovers on a strictly street driven car. You will get much better ride quality and performance with Konis and a good spring like RCE or Prodrive than you would with any sub-$1500 coilover. Plus you could do the Konis and springs and still have enough money left in the budget for RCE camber plates up front. The additional camber is a huge handling advantage. In fact, many would argue that alignment and tires are two of the most important variables in suspension setup.

[r12rex]

Definately listen to RaceComp and Evil (and myself now). Just as Andrew stated, being your car is an 04, you have many options for your suspension. With that being said, I would like to recommend what RCE recommended to you. Get some used WRX struts (blown or not) buy a set of Koni inserts and get either RCE springs, JDM pinks, or Prodrives. You cannot beat the performance for the $$$. You'll have quality struts that will last you quite some time and will be perfect for daily driving (since you said your car will basically see street use only). You have to keep in mind that while coilovers are nice to have for adjustment, most coilovers ride harsher than any spring/strut combo out there. For daily use, this is likely not wanted. With that being said I've ridden in Koni inserts/Prodrive springs on my Uncles car and can tell you that the ride is superb and the handling is great as well! You won't be disappointed...plus...you'll have the extra dough to spend on making your car faster, handle better, look better, etc. This complete set-up should cost roughly $1300.



-WRX Struts
-Koni Inserts
-Group N hardened Strut tops (optional but highly recommended)
-Prodrive Springs, RCE Springs, JDM Pinks (basically your "height" factor for the car is chosen here...If I had to choose I would buy the RCE springs that drop similar to Prodrives)

That should be it. Don't forget an alignment!


Kind Regards,
Ryan

[30 PSI]

wow
you guys are very helpful !!!!!

thanks alot for everyones inputs, very much appreciated.

i think you guys just made my decision for me. lol

i will deff go this route. ill keep you guys updated onmy progress with my suspension....

again mucho thank you.....