[akys]

I just ordered a set of the Prodrive RB320 kit. Suddenly, my pocket feels a lot lighter...

I currently have the GroupN top hat with my Tanabe GF210 springs and stock struts. Should I use the GroupN top hat with the RB320 kit? I thought the RB320 is designed to use the stock STi top hat. Am I right? Or it can be use either?

My car is my daily driver and will not track at all. I still have my stock STi top hat if the kit is recommended to use with it.

Please advise.

[r12rex]

In all honesty, your suspension will work that much better with the group-n's. I can't imagine how significantly worse the Stock VS Group-N would make the car ride for day to day driving...but when pushed to the limit...Group-N > Stock Tops.


Keep the Group-Ns and put those bad boys on!


Kind Regards,
Ryan

[speedmonkey]

Yep use the Group-n's.

Myles from Race Comp has a really nice review on here and comments on this in the thread.

enjoy

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/suspensi...other-day.html

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/suspensi...sion-pics.html

[akys]

Thanks guys for the advise. I think I am going to use the Group N top hat.

I did read the nice review from Myles. That when I decided to get the RB320. Because I thought the RB320 is designed to use the stock STi top hat for more comfort. That's why I am not sure the Group N top hat will make it too stiff for DD. The Tanabe GF210 spring (05 spec.) is nice and handle great. It lower the car nicely with no coil bind, but very harsh for DD. Plus my stock struts are clunking like crazy.

[xrayvsn]

I have the RB320 with the Group N and the car feels crisp. It is excellent for a DD with this setup. I do not notice any difference in the NVH from the group N's, but the difference in the way the car drives from stock to the group N hats and RB320 is noticable - in a good way.