rb268 Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 hi been looking for a good set of coil-over eg ohlins or ast for a 07 impreza what do use think ? open for other option
wrx kenny Posted January 1, 2011 Posted January 1, 2011 ive got bc,s cannot fault them, i think there is a group buy on scoobynet going just now kenny
scooby222 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 ive the BC coilovers too and cant fault them bang for buck - but if i had the cash id have ohlins in a second, KW and exe-tc (not sure if ive spelt it right?) are also very very highly rated but with prices to match is the car for track use/daily driver/fun b roads or a bit of all? and as i see your on your 2nd post welcome along
mystery machine Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 I have KW Variant 3 coilovers on my MY06 STI - absolutely love them, MASSIVELY improved the car's handling - much more involving to drive now KW site: http://www.kw-suspensions.co.uk/uk/kw_variant_3.php Separate adjustment for rebound and compression - I have mine set on the stiff side and even then the ride is firm but not harsh. Some clever valving in the shocks to ensure that low/high speed damping is dealt with separately, for better ride comfort. Stainless steel casings for corrosion resistance. TUV approved. More expensive than BCs, but cheaper than Ohlins: http://www.just-subaru.com/suspension-hawk-eye-69870-0.html Posted this after having them fitted:
rb268 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 i,ve got standard bilstein gas -filled shock-absorbers with eibach springs have you done any track days on the KW what other suspension mods have you done how many miles have you done where did you get it set up
mystery machine Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 My only other suspension mod is a Whitline Anti-lift kit, which increases caster angle - its purpose is to increase steering feel and reduce understeer (by increasing dynamic negative camber). Quite a popular Impreza mod, but I had it fitted at the same time as the coilovers, so it's difficult to say how much difference it made in its own right. The only other suspension mod I'm considering is an uprated rear ARB, but it's not really crying out for one so no rush Done around 3K on the coilovers - i.e. long enough to comment on how they're performing, but too early to talk about reliability! Coilies and ALK were fitted by Hypertech in Bonnybridge, who also did the geo - what they call a 'fast road' setup, which is basically a little more static camber than standard. I don't take the car on track, but the Variant 3 I believe are intended to be a good compromise between trackday performance and fast road use. For an even more track-oriented setup you might consider the KW Clubsport, which use constant rate springs, as opposed to the Variant 3's more comfort-oriented (!) progressive springs. Is that the RB320 suspension you're running then? Any pics of your car? P.S. Welcome to the forum!
rb268 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 yes it is m8 a list of my mods Subaru impress 2007 rb320 Specification Engine Cosworth 2.5 litre short block Compression ratio :8.2.1 Cosworth crank,pistons,rods,shells Cosworth oil pump Cosworth water pump Cosworth Kevlar timing belt Cosworth 1.1mm head gasket Cosworth oil baffle plate Cosworth race bearings Cosworth 260 head studs Fuelab fuel regulators kit Lateral lightweight pulley kit Lateral md321v turbos, ceramic coated Lateral flow matched 850cc injectors Lateral gt manifolds & up pipe heat wrapped A'pexi avc-r boost controller Walbro 255lph fuel pump Sw custom Head casting reamed for 99.5 pistons Sw custom potted headers Sw custom tgv delete kit Sw custom air intakes Sw custom cold air intake pipe with 3280 k&n cone filter Perrin black front mount intercooler Perrin red pipework Perrin red 70mm turbo pipe Mocal black 17-row oil cooler with thermostat 1.3 bar High pressure radiator cap Zero sport Racing thermostats Milltek 3in de cat exhaust Rcm oil catch tank with return to sump External swirlpot & external Bosch 044 fuel pump Red top race battery Radiator shoulder Ecu mapped by Andy forrest switchable map of 1.5 to1.9bar boost Transmission Exedy cera-metallic twin-plate clutch Standard six speed gearbox Standard rb differentials with standard driveshafts and hubs Suspension Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers Eibach springs Whiteline front & rear roll bars Whiteline front & rear drop links Whiteline steering rack bushes Whiteline sub frame lock kit Whiteline anti lift/caster kit Whiteline bump steer kit Whiteline camper bolts kit Whiteline top mounts Perrin front strut brace Brakes Front Ap racing six pot callipers 362mm grooved and vented discs Ferodo ds2500/3000 pads Back Ap racing four pot callipers 330mm grooved and vented discs Ferodo ds2500 pads Front & back goodridge braided hoses Castrol Srf high performance brake fluid Wheels & Tyres Standard rb 18in alloys on toyo proxes t1-s 18in team dynamics 1.2 pro on Yokohama a048 track Tyres 235/40/18 Interior Standard rb full leather interior Standard rb mono airbag steering wheel A'pexi avc-r boost controller Exterior Standard rb just looking to finsh with a good set of coil-over m8
mystery machine Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 The odd tweak here and there then? How much of a difference did you find the steering rack bushes made? I quite fancy those... And surely with all those engine mods you should be calling yourself RB862(hp)? C'mon, geez some pics - would like to see your brakes, if nothing else...
scooby222 Posted January 2, 2011 Posted January 2, 2011 wow! what a spec sheet! got me drooling now mate, guess coilovers are about the only thing youve got left to put on i found the bc's to be a big improvement over my 05 sti with prodrive springs but in the future id like to step up to ohlins(knowing how well they work on bikes) bilsteins or kw's best setup ive had personal experience of was versus nexus but unfortunately there was only about 6 pairs made
rb268 Posted January 2, 2011 Author Posted January 2, 2011 would like to meet up and you can show me there kw m8 live in west lothian if ok
sti pretender Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 Were you at KH for the last trackday? There was a heave modded RB320 there, just wondered if it was you.
mk1cos Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Were you at KH for the last trackday? There was a heave modded RB320 there, just wondered if it was you. yes thats the car, hurry up and get the pics up shorty
frank c Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Were you at KH for the last trackday? There was a heavy modded RB320 there, just wondered if it was you.
rb268 Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 pick up a set prodrive 40mm wrc bilstein dampers to day
StrikE Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Whats your name? i know of someone with the very exact user name you have maybe slightly different but close! With the list of mods i presume already done to the car below why are you asking about coilovers? a list of my mods Subaru impress 2007 rb320 Specification Engine Cosworth 2.5 litre short block Compression ratio :8.2.1 Cosworth crank,pistons,rods,shells Cosworth oil pump Cosworth water pump Cosworth Kevlar timing belt Cosworth 1.1mm head gasket Cosworth oil baffle plate Cosworth race bearings Cosworth 260 head studs Fuelab fuel regulators kit Lateral lightweight pulley kit Lateral md321v turbos, ceramic coated Lateral flow matched 850cc injectors Lateral gt manifolds & up pipe heat wrapped A'pexi avc-r boost controller Walbro 255lph fuel pump Sw custom Head casting reamed for 99.5 pistons Sw custom potted headers Sw custom tgv delete kit Sw custom air intakes Sw custom cold air intake pipe with 3280 k&n cone filter Perrin black front mount intercooler Perrin red pipework Perrin red 70mm turbo pipe Mocal black 17-row oil cooler with thermostat 1.3 bar High pressure radiator cap Zero sport Racing thermostats Milltek 3in de cat exhaust Rcm oil catch tank with return to sump External swirlpot & external Bosch 044 fuel pump Red top race battery Radiator shoulder Ecu mapped by Andy forrest switchable map of 1.5 to1.9bar boost Transmission Exedy cera-metallic twin-plate clutch Standard six speed gearbox Standard rb differentials with standard driveshafts and hubs Suspension Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers Eibach springs Whiteline front & rear roll bars Whiteline front & rear drop links Whiteline steering rack bushes Whiteline sub frame lock kit Whiteline anti lift/caster kit Whiteline bump steer kit Whiteline camper bolts kit Whiteline top mounts Perrin front strut brace Brakes Front Ap racing six pot callipers 362mm grooved and vented discs Ferodo ds2500/3000 pads Back Ap racing four pot callipers 330mm grooved and vented discs Ferodo ds2500 pads Front & back goodridge braided hoses Castrol Srf high performance brake fluid Wheels & Tyres Standard rb 18in alloys on toyo proxes t1-s 18in team dynamics 1.2 pro on Yokohama a048 track Tyres 235/40/18 Interior Standard rb full leather interior Standard rb mono airbag steering wheel A'pexi avc-r boost controller Exterior Standard rb Edited January 6, 2011 by StrikE
rb268 Posted January 6, 2011 Author Posted January 6, 2011 because i was looking for a set m8 but got a set of prodrive 40mm wrc bilstein dampers on way m8
andrew_forrest Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 Were you at KH for the last trackday? There was a heave modded RB320 there, just wondered if it was you. Has there been a Knockhill trackday this car has not been at
andrew_forrest Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Yea, goes not bad at all for an Ecutek remap
the squiggle Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 pick up a set prodrive 40mm wrc bilstein dampers to day Thats what i have on the Banana, bloody best suspension out there by far Good choice sir
fai17 Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Not quite as quick as my blue banger! But yes runs very well ecuteked. You must be making them a fine art now
mk1cos Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Has there been a Knockhill trackday this car has not been at andy... im sure he lives in a caravan at the bottom of the hairpin...
frank c Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Not quite as quick as my blue banger! It's not too shabby for a shopping car
rb268 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Posted January 9, 2011 Not quite as quick as my blue banger! But yes runs very well ecuteked. You must be making them a fine art now that my wife,s school/shopping car your talking about m8 lol will you be driving ?
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