BT4 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 fender gaps with rallitek springs and bilstein hd's http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=273&pictureid=1437 http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=273&pictureid=1436 http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=273&pictureid=1434 http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=273&pictureid=1435 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT4 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Shock travel is plenty for even the roughest roads. It is only slightly lower than stock (very little). Plus these absorb the same bump using less travel than than the stock setup because the strut reacts faster. I know it defy's simple logic if you are analyzing spring rates etc. But these ride better than the stock springs. If you measure the under body, the back is only 1/8" lower. The fender gaps are not equal on the wagon at least. I suppose shims would work for anyone bothered by the look, but it does not bother me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcracken Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 BT4, thank you for your very well written reviews as it does help me make sense of all various spring rates. Looks like that might be my next investment. Another review note ishow much better the launches and stops. I used to get the bucking bronco but now the launch is much smoother without having to feather the clutch as much. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossle32 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I run Bil HD with stock springs. Its a good ride, comfortable but car rolls a bit too much. Car is def underdamped stock. I slide the car a lot though. If your struts are too stiff for the springs, you risk jacking down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo L. Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have Tein S-Techs on Spec B Bilsteins, and a full extra set of stockers. Come winter time, the stock struts go back on. Easy swap that doesn't take much time and saves the aggravation of dismantling the struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcracken Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 ...you risk jacking down. jacking down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossle32 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 when you have too much rebound force in the strut with not enough spring. If you hit multiple bumps. Each time you hit a bump it compresses the strut/spring but the spring cannot extend the strut quickly enough for the next bump. eventually you run out of travel in the strut. Instead of "jacking up" the the suspension jacks down- racing term. IE the car is over damped on the rebound. Strut/spring combination needs to be matched. Too little damping car feels like a boat. Too much car feels firm and planted- until you hit a few bumps, especially while leaned over in a turn. Example, Spec B struts with stock springs would probably not be good for hard bumpy driving. Strut is over damped for the spring. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcracken Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Great explanation...Thanks... Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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