SuperhawkLGT Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I want to lower but don't want a harsh ride, as close to stock as posible. I am looking at pinks, what do the experts recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 People seem to love the iON springs but I haven't rode in a car with those installed, yet. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradb555 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I just installed a pair of Swifts onto my 06. I am pleased with the ride and benefits from stock. The ride is not harsh, slightly stiffer as expected. BTW the car does look a lot better, the stance is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Swifts were definetly pleasing on the back side "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I love my wagon specific pinks:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 SuperhawkLGT - FYI, we're holding another GB for our springs -> http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24363 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I love my Tein H-techs i think they are underrated the ride is just like stock but lowered it just tiny bit stiffer Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 iON's. very very pleased. (not....pic was one day after install...they have settled since. Similar to the pic of the Swifts...maybe a tad less drop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 +1 for happy with iONs. Much improved handling, and passed the wife test for ride... Now, if only someone will start making struts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXBYKR Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 which springs are better as far as ride, cost, lowering height, warranty? pinks, tein s, and these ion springs I just saw on here? They will go on the lgt wagon 5 mt, thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHLEG Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 which springs are better as far as ride, cost, lowering height, warranty? pinks, tein s, and these ion springs I just saw on here? They will go on the lgt wagon 5 mt, thanks for the info A number of wagon owners (like myself) think the rear sags too much w/ the iON's. Ride is fine, but just doesn't look right. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusDubya77 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I love my Htech...good combo of aggressive appearance, good comfort and improved handling :woowoo:check out the Diamond Gray Metallic Monster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintinet Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 A number of wagon owners (like myself) think the rear sags too much w/ the iON's. Ride is fine, but just doesn't look right. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21994 Has anyone with a wagon and Ions tried the double rear spring seat installation? Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Sexymommymissesher97 - Here's a review done by a fellow enthusiast who've owned a very nicely "suspended" Audi -> http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15620 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamsta Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Any other comments from wagon owners who have the IONs? A bit concerned about the rear sag mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 i'm looking at the tein H techs myself. mostly for the ride and handling over the lowering aspects. my hubby has the S techs in his car and loves them. the handling is also awesome, but i think it'll lower the car too much for here as it already sits lower tha my old one. i need the clearance with our weather and can't afford (don't want to spend) the $$ for coilovers. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I think I will be picking up the Swifts soon (Zeals need the rebuild soon so I'll need something in the time being to putz around town). Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iON Performance Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 hamsta - the so called "sag" isn't really sag in it's literal terms. In all actuality the vehicle's Front & Rear height are exactly the same. It's the profile of fender (ie: the way the lines are) which give that slightly lower look on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 is that mostly a wagon problem or sedan too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfd425 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I want a tight low ride. Don't we all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henkle Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 These are spring rates from devobuzz's research: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20198&highlight=spring+rate Spring Rate F, R Stock - 3.5, 5.5 Pinks - 4, 6 Progress - 3.5, 5.8 Swift - 4.25, 6.6 Ion - 4.0-5.2, 6.7 From reviews on this board, it looks like the H-techs might have the closest ride to stock. Swifts might be the lightest (hence good ride) because of the material & thickness they use. I picked iONs BTW (from group buy #3) because I didn't like the soft stock ride, which gives it excessive body roll. Therefore I got the stiffest springs available (I don't need coilovers); and it was great to find out that the ride was still close to stock (about 90%)! You just feel more when going over bumps or potholes. It was so wonderful to reduce nose dive (when braking) & rear squat (when accelerating) with these stiffer springs. Oh, I can testify that there's really no rear sag from the iONs (at least sedan). I was worried to read some of the reviews about it, but it really doesn't look that way in person... I've had it on for just over 2 weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Swift also supplies to a lot of other race teams for their designs.. so they have been in the game for a while.. the Swifts are also a good price... I dont remember if they are progressive wound or not.. but a progressive spring should give the car a very cushioned ride. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesmaster Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 These are spring rates from devobuzz's research: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20198&highlight=spring+rate Spring Rate F, R Stock - 3.5, 5.5 Pinks - 4, 6 Progress - 3.5, 5.8 Swift - 4.25, 6.6 Ion - 4.0-5.2, 6.7 From reviews on this board, it looks like the H-techs might have the closest ride to stock. Swifts might be the lightest (hence good ride) because of the material & thickness they use. I picked iONs BTW (from group buy #3) because I didn't like the soft stock ride, which gives it excessive body roll. Therefore I got the stiffest springs available (I don't need coilovers); and it was great to find out that the ride was still close to stock (about 90%)! You just feel more when going over bumps or potholes. It was so wonderful to reduce nose dive (when braking) & rear squat (when accelerating) with these stiffer springs. Oh, I can testify that there's really no rear sag from the iONs (at least sedan). I was worried to read some of the reviews about it, but it really doesn't look that way in person... I've had it on for just over 2 weeks... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rfd425 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 + 1 what?+1 on his post count...and mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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