BAC5.2 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Bilsteins always sit high in the front. It's the top-hat more than anything, I think. They sit 5/8" higher than non-bilsteins. Stock struts suck, so I'm not surprised they made noise. Konis with good springs, I've yet to see, feel, or hear of any complaints. Yours are the first. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny78 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Ya, Out of all i tried Konis were the best though i will say that, i just wanted more=] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnguyenbb6 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I've had: konis+ stock springs konis+ H&R springs ISC coilovers Different cars I've experienced: KYB AGX + H&R Bilstein + H&R Koni's + Ground Control KW V3 Bilstien coilovers Ride quality depends on several different things. For dailying, ISC's+ stock sways+non stretched hard sidewall/summer tires at a non-slammed ride height are actually fairly decent. For $925 shipped(made a deal with Import Image), I'd prefer them over Konis and I also think they handle bumps just as well at a non-slammed ride height. Unfortunately, everyone's opinion varies and you just have to get rides or try stuff out. My dad thought that the Koni's with stock springs and sways were already "super sporty"; I thought it made the car handle and drive too much like a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Noob= fx300? I figure I just want quick install and something that I can live with day to day. IMO, this would be a RCE T1 with the stock 400lb rates. If you wanted more performance from there, you could upgrade the rates, camber plates, or go to the AST's. If the T1's are above the price range you were looking at, keep in mind pretty much every coil < ~$1200 will provide you with nothing more than adjustable ride height for that fresh, slammed, hella frush look. They will provide a noticeable decrease in comfort from stock, and the damping quality is arguably worse than stock. Any performance benefits realized are solely due to being lower and stiffer, which becomes dangerous at high speed with inferior damping. As many have said, in the $1k price range konis or bils with springs would be your best bet. I would also shy away from lower quality coils since you live in CO, the collars and bodys won't look too pretty after a winter or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRoc7822 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Im prolly gonna go with BC's.. just for the fact that I dont really mind a rougher ride. It makes me feel more with one with the road. They also give the look Im looking for as well. I could go with a spring strut combo but for the price of springs and struts with the look that I want.. it'd be around the same amount for BC's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Don't forget to add in alignment and corner weighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny78 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Droc7822, i think thats smart! You will love your BCS believe me, the car is day and night and the ride isnt bad, makes the car a hell of a lot more fun also! Let me no how it works out for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Don't forget to add in alignment and corner weighting. Corner balancing a street car isn't necessary [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 ^True, but I think once you go over ~5-600lb rates it becomes more necessary. Not that a "street car" should really be running those rates anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Corner balancing a street car isn't necessary Yeah, but... Because racecar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 i corner balanced my cup holder. no spills and autox legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 ^I hope you did that with a loaded beverage half-full, for safety sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Or at least two beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Inexpensive coilovers do not have the range that a good coilover has. They are great for car show folks who need to be hellaflush or want to remove a wheel and show off the nice annodized aluminum. First off, ANY coilover will require yearly maintenance, unless you live in cali or az or fl. By maintenance, i mean remove, clean, reinstall. This will ensure that the adjustment collars and camber plates can move and dont sieze up. Coilovers also dont come with protection from the elements because they are designed for race cars that go in and out of a trailer and are cleaned and inspected after each race weekend. We are of the theory like others here that a ood set of springs and struts will yield a much better street car, at a similar or lower cost than cheapo coilovers and the konis also carry a lifetime warranty. Also the OP said he was going to be using it as a daily driver, so if someone walked into my shop and asked for advice, i would tell him to get GR2s and i would install them for $600 oth parts and labor. That is significantly less than what the dealer quoted. Also the install price on coilovers is usually higher than springs because they need to be adjusted which takes extra time. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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