best suspension for 08

jtrean · 05-12-2008, 04:15 PM

i want some oppinions on some good suspension upgrades wat is the best?

Wales Garage · 05-12-2008, 04:20 PM

there isnt much out at this time.

waktasz · 05-12-2008, 04:37 PM

What are you using the car for? My best suspension might be different from your best suspension.

GilMikalian · 05-12-2008, 05:22 PM

I'm keeping her stock until it's time to replace shocks and then MAYBE I'll go with some coilovers. For everyday driving duty, the suspension is great. Nice handling but not too harsh.

kts262 · 05-12-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wales Garage

there isnt much out at this time.

+1.

To the OP, you need to say what you plan to use the car for since the best auto-x suspension won't be the same as the best track suspension which is different then the best rally suspension which is different then the best daily driving suspension.

Plus it's a brand new car so a lot of parts are still in development.

jtrean · 05-12-2008, 07:33 PM

i like the stiffer feeling suspension and i want something thats gonna give me a little better performance but not a full race setup cuz it will be a daily driver but i will still go to the track once in awhile

impressive · 05-12-2008, 10:47 PM

dms has coilovers for the 08 sti just very pricey though... but you get the quality your looking for.

waktasz · 05-13-2008, 05:16 AM

The KW v3s are out also.

SCMedic · 05-13-2008, 06:24 AM

How bout the body roll issue...Everything else is great for a daily driver/occasional track day...

waktasz · 05-13-2008, 06:41 AM

How about it? Get some swaybars.

SCMedic · 05-13-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by waktasz

How about it? Get some swaybars.

Suggestions? Front and Rear?

**RallySportDirect** · 05-14-2008, 10:14 AM

Cusco, Tein, KW, and many other companies already have suspension out for the car. It just comes down to. What do you want your car to do?

SCMedic · 05-14-2008, 10:39 AM

Personally, I want a streetable sometimes track day car with way less body roll...

Rear sways to the rescue I assume..

supermarkus · 05-14-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SCMedic

How bout the body roll issue...Everything else is great for a daily driver/occasional track day...

How big of an issue is the body roll really for a car that doesn't live at the track? Is the roll upsetting the grip of the car? I find while there is quite a bit more compliance in the suspension over my 05, the actual grip available is much higher stock for stock. I understand why the car is set up as it is and I'm in no hurry to change things around/throw parts at it until I'm sure I can't live with the current setup. If the body roll is out of hand anywhere else but the track or auto x course, upsetting the balance of the car, I would argue that you are really hammering on the car during "daily driving".

supermarkus · 05-14-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SCMedic

Personally, I want a streetable sometimes track day car with way less body roll...

Rear sways to the rescue I assume..

Again, a car can have a compliant suspension and still be "sporty". I would caution against just doing the rear sway bar and upsetting the balance of the car.

05-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#1
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Wales Garage Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP STi Fav Mod: Boobies........oh, for a car Boost Location: Hunting DrewBears<3 Posts: 120 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best suspension for 08 there isnt much out at this time.

05-12-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 767 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best suspension for 08 What are you using the car for? My best suspension might be different from your best suspension.

05-12-2008, 05:22 PM	#4
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 784 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best suspension for 08 I'm keeping her stock until it's time to replace shocks and then MAYBE I'll go with some coilovers. For everyday driving duty, the suspension is great. Nice handling but not too harsh.

05-12-2008, 07:33 PM	#6
jtrean Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: oregon Posts: 17 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best suspension for 08 i like the stiffer feeling suspension and i want something thats gonna give me a little better performance but not a full race setup cuz it will be a daily driver but i will still go to the track once in awhile

05-12-2008, 10:47 PM	#7
impressive Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: in transit Posts: 132 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: best suspension for 08 dms has coilovers for the 08 sti just very pricey though... but you get the quality your looking for.

05-13-2008, 05:16 AM	#8
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 767 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best suspension for 08 The KW v3s are out also.

05-13-2008, 06:24 AM	#9
SCMedic Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STi Fav Mod: Apple Powered! Location: Denver, CO Posts: 100 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: best suspension for 08 How bout the body roll issue...Everything else is great for a daily driver/occasional track day...

05-13-2008, 06:41 AM	#10
waktasz Professional STI Racer Car: 02 Penis Extender Fav Mod: Autotrader.com Location: Philly Posts: 767 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: best suspension for 08 How about it? Get some swaybars.

05-14-2008, 10:14 AM	#12
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,583 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: best suspension for 08 Cusco, Tein, KW, and many other companies already have suspension out for the car. It just comes down to. What do you want your car to do?

05-14-2008, 10:39 AM	#13
SCMedic Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STi Fav Mod: Apple Powered! Location: Denver, CO Posts: 100 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: best suspension for 08 Personally, I want a streetable sometimes track day car with way less body roll... Rear sways to the rescue I assume..