Wagon_Mark Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 So after reading up on this rear end knock on my 06 scooby, ive decided to just bit the bullet and get a shiney set of coilovers. Just looking for some advice as what ones to go for, where i can get them, and how much i should be paying for them? Also how much am i looking at to have them fitted and set up properly? And where would be good to go for that? Appologies for all the questions, but i kno you guys are the best to ask. Cheers, Mark.
Maxxed_Ross Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Tein do some really trick looking kits for the Impreza, and you can bolt and actuator onto the top of them to change the damping settings from inside the car! I know I want a set of them myself!
thewelsho Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 I have Tein Superstreet fitted and they are pretty harsh for everyday use. Unless you're going to go on track, I would tend to give them a miss. I can't say what's good or bad in this department but in terms of getting them fitted and set up look no further than Hypertech. I got mine supplied and fitted by Hypertech
RA Dunk Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 TheWelsho said: I have Tein Superstreet fitted and they are pretty harsh for everyday use. Unless you're going to go on track, I would tend to give them a miss. unless you intend to track it i would give any coilover a miss unless your spending big for the likes of EXE-TC or AST
Wagon_Mark Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 Nah, definatly be going for coilovers... What else is worth a go other than tein?
RA Dunk Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Wagon_Mark said: Nah, definatly be going for coilovers...What else is worth a go other than tein? if your going for a budget buy get ready to rattle your teeth with most of them then, i currently have cusco ones on mine, avoid these
Wagon_Mark Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 Lookin at 600-700 quid budget. Would just like the opinions about other set ups before i jump into buyin tein just because i know the brand..
ciaranrb5 Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 BC coilovers are realy good. About 600-700 all in. I fitted a set a while ago and they are superbly engineered and on the softest setting they are softer than normal suspension.
col666 Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Another vote here for BC, great price too. Tein prices have gone through the roof lately.
Wagon_Mark Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) Had a quick chat on the fone to the guy at hypertech, booked in for two weeks today to fit the coilovers and other bits and peices. Just waitin on the mrs to come home to break the news and get on her ebay acc! Will be fun.. Think i will go for the BC's. If theyre reccomended, and cheaper than the teins then why not. Edited April 4, 2009 by Wagon_Mark
cusco kid Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Wagon_Mark said: Nah, definatly be going for coilovers...What else is worth a go other than tein? if your fitting coil overs get the roll centre adjusting kit fitted to combat bump steer m8 cheers geo two track rod ends ,two lower ball joints ,fit at same time as coil overs ,you will req align/geo anway
jasonb Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 I just put BC BR series coilovers on my car, really happy with them.......you get them for £649 and you can also get extenders for the damening adjusters for the rear so you can adjust it without having to rip out the rear seats, they only cost £24 overall really good!!! there is a 1-30 dampening setting on them so lots of room for playing about to get a good setting that you will like!!! i was quite surprised at how comfy the car feels when the dampening is set to a low value!!! I just fitted them myself then got Falkland performance to do the geometry setup.....its feeling great!!
evil evo Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 Hi mark good choice , hope the wife ok with it , dont want her in a bad mood when she is doing our time sheets LOL listen to duncan at hypertech i will let him know i know you and also cusco kid if you have extra money he knows what he is talking about cheers Don
Wagon_Mark Posted April 5, 2009 Author Posted April 5, 2009 (edited) Aye i got her to order up a set of BC's last night for me so they will be gettin delivered to the yard durin the week, you can keep yer eyes off them don! Booked in for fittin a week on sat. When i spoke to the guy at hypertech yesterday he said about other whiteline bits and bobs worth fitting at the same time so it may well be what your talkin bout cusco_kid. Im still a bit clueless about all this so i'll rely on them to sort me out with a good set up. Due to the miles i do he thinks i can go for a good fast set up So will the set up dictate the ride height or can you adjust the hight and still adjust the dampening? Edited April 5, 2009 by Wagon_Mark
thewelsho Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 Wagon_Mark said: Aye i got her to order up a set of BC's last night for me so they will be gettin delivered to the yard durin the week, you can keep yer eyes off them don! Booked in for fittin a week on sat. When i spoke to the guy at hypertech yesterday he said about other whiteline bits and bobs worth fitting at the same time so it may well be what your talkin bout cusco_kid. Im still a bit clueless about all this so i'll rely on them to sort me out with a good set up. Due to the miles i do he thinks i can go for a good fast set up So will the set up dictate the ride height or can you adjust the hight and still adjust the dampening? The other bits will be droplinks and an Anti LiftKit - nice bits, plus Duncan fits them for free! So you will just be paying cost on those bits. Just wait till you get it on the twisties after that! Its freaking awesome - just have to learn to put up with the uncumfortable ride meantime Post up your review when you get it done :D
P1_Paul Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 I'm going to go for the BC coilovers, my shocks are shot to s****. The Spec C suspension isn't exactly soft, so hoping there won't be too much of a problem.
scooby222 Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 so far im yet to see anyone with bc's complain about the ride being too hard-its definitely not as harsh as teins or as standard sti!
Rossco_ Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Another thumbs up for the BC kit, its really, really well made and comfy as hell
ScoobySounds Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 I'm really surprised that AST's have only had one mention! It would have to be AST's for me every time. - just the cheapest ones mind, lets not be silly. most other coilies I have experienced seem to skit sideways a bit. I'm not sure what the budget of BC's are, but if you are thinking tein range (what, 700ish?) then I'd save up an extra £150 for the ASTs. promo over.
ScoobySounds Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 doh - bc's around same budget as teins then. must read properly.
bobbyc Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Wagon_Mark said: Aye i got her to order up a set of BC's last night for me so they will be gettin delivered to the yard durin the week, you can keep yer eyes off them don! Booked in for fittin a week on sat. When i spoke to the guy at hypertech yesterday he said about other whiteline bits and bobs worth fitting at the same time so it may well be what your talkin bout cusco_kid. Im still a bit clueless about all this so i'll rely on them to sort me out with a good set up. Due to the miles i do he thinks i can go for a good fast set up So will the set up dictate the ride height or can you adjust the hight and still adjust the dampening? Hi Mark I'm getting a set of BC Coilovers fitted & geometry done on the GB270 by Hypertech on Wed mate I'll let you know how I get on
Wagon_Mark Posted April 7, 2009 Author Posted April 7, 2009 bobbyc said: Hi MarkI'm getting a set of BC Coilovers fitted & geometry done on the GB270 by Hypertech on Wed mate I'll let you know how I get on Definatly mate would be ood to hear how you get on. I've got to wait till next sat
bobbyc Posted April 9, 2009 Posted April 9, 2009 Got the coilovers fitted Mark & been out for a spin up the backroads, really pleased with the handling & the ride is not too hard, just got to play around with the settings a bit, The car sits a bit lower but looks the biz, Just got the dented front wing that somebody kindly left me to get sorted & I'm ready for the Skye run. Bobby
Wagon_Mark Posted April 9, 2009 Author Posted April 9, 2009 bobbyc said: Got the coilovers fitted Mark & been out for a spin up the backroads, really pleased with the handling & the ride is not too hard, just got to play around with the settings a bit, The car sits a bit lower but looks the biz, Just got the dented front wing that somebody kindly left me to get sorted & I'm ready for the Skye run. Bobby Do you know how much lower it is mate? Have u got a splitter? Thats the only thing ive been thinking, could do with tucking the wheels in... but i dont want major hassle with the low frount end?
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