Boostjunkie Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 I've driven a Tribeca and I have to say I would be quite happy if the Outback handled like it does I bet the MR coilovers would be a better quality component than the OEM tribeca ones, who knows... Deisgned specifically for the OB, hopefully the MR coilovers would actually be tested on one too Of course the OB coilovers will be tested on an OB! I have a local test car, as well as a stock suspension donor already lined up. Just waiting on the green light from MR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 This would be a nice option. I replaced one of my leaking K-sports and was down nearly 2 weeks. Interested as I am offroading often and would like a bit of clearance and handling. I noticed in Mach V Dan's post (http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5941) that coilovers typically need a rebuild every couple of years. Now, it's nice to be able to toss in a new dampener insert and be done, but how often will that need to be done? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySTi07 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Add me to the list of potential buyers. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens. The Ridiculousness is no more But you can have your very own piece of it. **The Ridiculous Part Out.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Thanks for the positive feedback guys. Another possible application for the OB coilovers is for LGT guys who want to retain their stock ride height, but sharpen their handling with minimal compromise to NVH and ride quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 wouldn't they be too big for them? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 That is why I am watching this thread... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 exactly, i would like stock height or slightly lower with the coilovers when they are at their lowest setting on my LGT and somewhere closer to OB ride height when set at their max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzymt Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Wow. ' never thought LGT owners would be interested in OBXT coilovers...I guess you can add those to your list BJ. Still waiting on news from MR... [CENTER][URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18504"]Subaru Plug & Play Aux-in Mod[/URL][/CENTER] [CENTER][URL="http://www.jazzyengineering.com"]www.jazzyengineering.com[/URL][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 ^^i like the low down handling of my car normally, but during the winter we can occasionally get serious snow falls here and as low as my car sits it just starts plowing after a while. I work at the hospital for surgery and have to be able to get to work even if the roads are closed, and often have to pick up co-workers to at least get a skeleton crew together to relieve those at work. So the extra couple of inches of ground clearance gives me better capabilities, so a few months of the year i'll roll all jacked up, but the rest of the year i'll be as low as the coilovers will allow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 UPDATE: This project is a GO! Spoke to MR today while I was there picking up a couple catbacks for local customers, and since they just finished a couple other suspension projects they are ready to move on this one. I will be contacting a couple guys who volunteered for donor parts and test fitting, and hope to have a prototype in about 30 days after I get the donor parts. I'll keep you guys posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 awesome! i can't wait. thanks again boostjunkie! *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 would these fit the outback sedan? why don't they just add spacers and longer bolts to the lgt coilovers? would their coilovers give us the choice of getting rid of the gap or keeping it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 would these fit the outback sedan? why don't they just add spacers and longer bolts to the lgt coilovers? would their coilovers give us the choice of getting rid of the gap or keeping it? I envisioned a completely different product to better fit the needs of most OB owners. I would much rather go with a longer shock body with more travel and slightly softer springs to maintain the light off-road capabilities of the OB. As NVH seems to be more of an issue than autocrossing and road racing, it only made sense to delete the pillowball top mounts and go with a design that retains the isolation of the stock rubber top mounts. So really a completely different design than the LGT coilovers. Ride height should be adjustable from stock OB height down to about stock LGT height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 I'm thinking along the lines of 4-5 kg/mm front and 5-6kg/mm rear to start off with on the prototype. That is roughly about the rates on STi Pinks. Conbine that with some firmer dampeners that are matched to those spring rates and the chassis and handling will definately be vastly improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 i'm starting to drool a lil My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel0mac Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 So it this going to be a limited time offer? ... I'd like to know that too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVERWHITE Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Subscribe, PM to Boostjunkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Woohoo - count me in once they're dialed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 You think that there would be an option for heavier springs? If I'd do this, I'd like them set up similar to what i have now, but with more height adjustability. I think if the valving is the same as the LGT Megan's it should be okay. I'd be interested in like 6kg/mm or 7kg/mm springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I have 6/7 front/back after having 7/7 and I think it is great. You think that there would be an option for heavier springs? If I'd do this, I'd like them set up similar to what i have now, but with more height adjustability. I think if the valving is the same as the LGT Megan's it should be okay. I'd be interested in like 6kg/mm or 7kg/mm springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Evomotion - are those variable rate or linear? In my experience experimenting with different springs I've found the progressive rate springs do much better, but I'm no pro on that stuff. Is it possible to have progressive rate springs on a coilover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I have Ksport coilovers - they are linear. Evomotion - are those variable rate or linear? In my experience experimenting with different springs I've found the progressive rate springs do much better, but I'm no pro on that stuff. Is it possible to have progressive rate springs on a coilover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostcow Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sexz32 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 this is definitely interesting to follow. i own an lgt but also would be interested in a slightly higher ride hight for the winter. here in chicago, you have to wait 5 minutes and the weather will change. but working at a hospital er i need to be able to get to and from work, irrelavant of the weather/amount of snow on the ground. i would be very interested in a set up like these. and since BJ was suggesting that the spring rates will be equivalent to the sti pinks they would be stiffer than stock and for the occasional auto-x would actually be an improvement over the stock spring rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydude Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Anyone interested in my Zeal Coilovers that I have on my Outback XT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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