Mindspin311 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 So I want to do some suspension work to my Legacy, but I live in the Northeast and daily drive the car. So, because of that, comfort is still somewhat an issue. At the same time, I want to increase the handling of the car. So with that, what is my best option? I am looking for a small drop, something that will even out the fender gaps as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindspin311 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Seems like a Pinks + Bilstein HD + sways combo is the way to go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowFast Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Love my Bilstein Hds and Progress springs. Have had Spec-B bilsteins w/ H-Techs and Megan Coilovers previously, HD progress combo is the best compromise of ride and handling (also have upgraded rear sway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindspin311 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Ive been reading and it seems that Cobbs and Pinks are basically the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 ^ False. Pinks will drop the car substantially on stock struts as the are JDM fitment...ie. Bilstein. If have seen first hand pinks on stock struts causing the car to sit lower than mine with Bilsteins and Swift springs. (hey were did that post go?) If you want a smooth daily driver then HD's are probably not the way to go. Perhaps pick up some used Spec B Rev C or Rev D struts....they are the least firm, but an improvement over the stock KYB's. Just add pinks, wangon (soft) or stock spec b springs (no drop). And reducing unsprung weight will help suspension travel...like lighter wheels and tires. Also note that while sways will greatly reduce the side to side motion they are firming up that connection between the two independent arms of the suspension. So expect a little firmer ride. Start with struts/springs, then move to sways if needed. You may even find that a simple 19mm JDM rear bar is enough. Search the forums. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61108 http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindspin311 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yea, I realize things will get a bit rough. My old RX7 had coilovers and the rates were 9/7. So they were fine until I hit a bump, then I felt it. My plan was to get the Bilstein HD setup, then a spring. Thats the part Im not sure of. Swift, Cobb, Pinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 JDM take-offs at the stiffness you prefer (uhuhuhuh) is a decent way to get a matched strut/spring with a small drop, probably too small what you are looking for though. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 What's the going price for JDM take-offs? (Beanboy, no I haven't installed Koni inserts into your old stock struts yet.) --Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Seems like a Pinks + Bilstein HD + sways combo is the way to go?? x2 - though I didn't bother with the sways. Rides way better than stock, and no squeaks or other suspension noises. HD valving + Pinks is what the SpecB should have come with, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I've seen them from $650-$750 or so. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 550 here. Spec b rev a. I got a great deal. Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT4 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Has anyone been able to achieve increased ride comfort over stock USDM LGT suspension with any of the bilstein strut/spring combo's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindspin311 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 I want the damn 09 wrx suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfdrumr Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 i loved how the 09 wrx felt. Soft and comfortable but nice in the turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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