derffred Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hey, coming Spring Time this year, I'm looking forward to purchase wheels and suspension for the LGT. At first I was contemplating a JDM Strut/Spring assembly, but I'm thinking of getting a set of Tein Basic Coilovers instead (to minimize multiple part numbers which may induce confusion?) Anyone with first-hand experience of their suspension on rough road conditions (primarily North Jersey/NYC areas) feel free to share as much information as possible, I don't want to regret any future purchases. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hey, coming Spring Time this year, I'm looking forward to purchase wheels and suspension for the LGT. At first I was contemplating a JDM Strut/Spring assembly, but I'm thinking of getting a set of Tein Basic Coilovers instead (to minimize multiple part numbers which may induce confusion?) Anyone with first-hand experience of their suspension on rough road conditions (primarily North Jersey/NYC areas) feel free to share as much information as possible, I don't want to regret any future purchases. Thanks in advance. I ride on full-on coilovers on a daily basis on the worst streets imaginable. I'm used to it and love it when I get to open roads. I'm not gonna lie. It's a pretty uncomfortable ride. I can tolerate it. My wife can't stand it. She'll only ride in our "normal" truck. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 Do you bottom out often? I'm just worried I'm going to damage my front bumper or any portion of my underbody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I ride full coilovers, Perrin PSRS(stiff as all hell) and perrin 25mm swaybars. all this is pretty much the stiffest setup you can run on a legacy. I have no issues commuting to queens everyday for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 which coilovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 tien flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 as long as the spring preload is set right, you wont bottom out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I run BC/BR's. They're pretty much identical to Megans. I got them rom ImportImageOnline - one of LGT's vendors. Very happy. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 So you think I'll be okay with Tein Basics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4LG7 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Plz get rid of that bug deflektorz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i hate my set-up (bc's) in the city. i love it on the highway. give tokico's with pinks a try. the shocks are adjustable dampening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 cant comment on coilovers but jdm bilstien rev a on provas can get a little nasty on bad roads, but no passenger has ever complained. on the highway its nice! i would say it feels like a newer bmw as far as stiffness is concerned. peace MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I run BC/BR's. They're pretty much identical to Megans. I got them rom ImportImageOnline - one of LGT's vendors. Very happy. I run the same setup...I do most of my driving on the NJ tpk and gsp...almost nothing in the city. I love my setup..I think the ride is very close to my htech/bilstein combo on the highway and a little bit harsher in the city. But the handling is obviously far superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'll look into the BC/BR coilovers since specific adjustments can be made and they're only a few bucks more than Tein Basics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 BC's are a great choice..I love mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i installed jdm control arms and sti rear link set 2day. i now love my set-up. i went looking for bumps cuz the improvement is unreal. understeer is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avs Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 stock suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 stock suspension Yea, I think that's my best bet too many options! I need a test drive or something lol I'd be content with a strut/spring setup, but if I'm going to spend all that money, I might as well get the coilovers for the same price with more features... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Definintly need test drive. last person who i gave a test drive to in my car went and sold his bilsteins setup for coilovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyHermit Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Definintly need test drive. last person who i gave a test drive to in my car went and sold his bilsteins setup for coilovers. Wonder who that could be?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I went with JDM GT bilsteins tophats and pinks. I previously had the pinks on the stock set up (not recommended for over two or three months). I also have the Perrin PSRS kit, JDM 20mm rear sway bar, and cusco front sway bar. I've also upgraded to 18's on 225/40/18 tires. I think the ride is great. It gets a little bumps on real deep potholes. I've bottomed out once on a serious cobblestone street in downtown Manhattan, but that was before most of my mods. The performance is Awesome. The comfortability is totally doable if you avoid holes larger than 6 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have the megan outback coilovers, a JDM rear bar and 18" BBS RGRs. I tend to stay away from NYC, but I haven't had a problem around my parts of NNJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would also highly recommend a Rallitek Skid Plate. It really saves you on some harsh roads in case you do bottom out. Pretty cheap for the strength it provides too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would also highly recommend a Rallitek Skid Plate. It really saves you on some harsh roads in case you do bottom out. Pretty cheap for the strength it provides too. Really??...I have heard that some people still break these things in half... "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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