Yebbey Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 So, Bosco.... are you happy with the way the car looks? I can't really decide by the pictures. I like the way my car looks on htechs and stock struts...I'm just torn on what to do about springs when i put on the bilstiens. Although, mine are JDM bilsteins...don't know if that'll make a difference in the ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Are there any springs that work with the usdm struts and these HD blisteins? So therefore I could use aftermarket springs on usdm struts until t they wore out, then switch to the hd blisteins, all the while using the same springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 So, Bosco.... are you happy with the way the car looks? I can't really decide by the pictures. I like the way my car looks on htechs and stock struts...I'm just torn on what to do about springs when i put on the bilstiens. Although, mine are JDM bilsteins...don't know if that'll make a difference in the ride height. love the ride height if anything it's a touch higher now. if you already have the Teins i would use those and see what you think you can always change springs. i only bought the pinks b/c of the supposed higher ride height. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaWolverine Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm gonna get this setup. I feel like w/ a lip spoiler, it won't be too too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo2nr Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Exactly. I have the STi lower lip. Looks mean from the front. No rubbing, easy to live with on a daily basis. The ride is great, anyone local to Richmond, VA can feel free to call and giv'er a spin around the block. Have SPT parts, F1 rotors from Ebay, new suspension, AVO 420 going on any day now. 285-0666 at work....(I live there, almost!) Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Bah! No such thing as too low. I think the lower edge of my RBS front lip is about 3" from the ground. That's plenty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Are there any springs that work with the usdm struts and these HD blisteins? So therefore I could use aftermarket springs on usdm struts until t they wore out, then switch to the hd blisteins, all the while using the same springs. any spring will "work". but a USDM spring on Bilsteins will raise the front about 1/2". JDM front springs are different length....Bilsteins HD's listed as replacements for the spec b which = JDM GT style suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botbs Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Instead of using JDM top hats, is it possible to use the DMS plate??? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41400&highlight=dms+camber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 bump....bosco update...still happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 bump....bosco update...still happy? yes in fact thursday it gets alignment checked. it definitely rides firmer but takes bumps better i know that sounds strange but it's true. the springs together with the struts really tighten it up the squat and dive are greatly improved. the only time the suspension seems to get upset is washboard surfaces at 25 mph or lower more like a pogo effect car it might be a tad over dampened. at higher speeds it actually feels like it settles down which to me means it's working better it also feels more planted in curves. i really need to ride in other cars ie. BMW, Audi to compare. over all still happy much better than previous setup it all boils down to what are you willing to give up to get. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo2nr Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I like mine on my wagon still. The ride height is looking fine when looking at other subys on the lot. They all look a little front high. It rides just like a WRX STi. I've had a few wrxs and an STi, Elise, Vette.....this set-up is stiffer than most all those cars, except the STi. We can hammer corners and exit ramps much better 4sure. Bosco, I may throw the stock rear springs back on to see what that feels like..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 just got off the phone with Rallispec. my pink springs are in and will ship tomorrow wooo hooo!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 just got off the phone with Rallispec. my pink springs are in and will ship tomorrow wooo hooo!!!! how much $$$ for pinks? think you'll go to the AMS/TDC thing this summer if it happens? i want to see this set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Anyone know how the HD's compare to the OEM USDM (aka JDM GT) spec B Bilsteins? Length of travel, dampening...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Consensus is front travel is 22mm short on the HD, valving ... I just installed my set over the weekend and I am very happy with the set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Did you measure the travel yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Nah, I tried but I could not compress and measure precisely at the same time. In the other thread, the Spec B were measured at 130mm and allshock.com measured the HD at 108mm. It would be nice to have someone do both measuring at the same time so that it is consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Yup, takes two people. I measured both JDM SpecB and JDM GT to have 130mm. I.e. my wife did, while I compressed them Ohlins measured to have 2-3mm less travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 one person can measure the stroke. measure the extended lenght then put a light dab/smear of white grease on the shaft about 2" long from the threaded end now compress the strut/shock the grease will leave a "mark" at end of the travel now measure between the extended lenght and the mark. wipe off the grease. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 one person can measure the stroke. measure the extended lenght then put a light dab/smear of white grease on the shaft about 2" long from the threaded end now compress the strut/shock the grease will leave a "mark" at end of the travel now measure between the extended lenght and the mark. wipe off the grease. bosco I feel disappointed by reading that. I was thinking it was going to be much funnier Still happy with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 so this less travel thing....in daily driving what's really going to result? Bottom out sooner...anything else? waxiboy...any pics yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 I feel disappointed by reading that. I was thinking it was going to be much funnier Still happy with them? wasn't meant to be funny was meant to inform. yes still happy in fact i couldn't be any happier if i was twins. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 good, because we aren't taking them out Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Consensus is front travel is 22mm short on the HD, valving ... I just installed my set over the weekend and I am very happy with the set up. less dampening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 so this less travel thing....in daily driving what's really going to result? Bottom out sooner...anything else? waxiboy...any pics yet? not a problem so far. bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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