The Korean Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Has anyone been able to find those cheap ebay coilovers recently? And if you have them, what do you think of them? How do they handle? How's the ride? How low can you drop it? Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 they will go silly low. they are usually silly stiff(mine were labeld 450 and 500lbs). you can find them by searching for "impreza coilovers". I would only run them on an autocross beater, not really street material where the roads are bad. also, they will eat your shocks for breakfast. they killed one brand new AGX within 1000 miles. the handling was incredible. no need for swaybars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Mine ride a bit rough, but it isn't terrible. With the wrx wheels and tires, I can only go so low before tire rubbing becomes an issue. So not too low. Having the 20mm swaybars does help quite a bit, as springs in and of themselves can't negate body roll. If the car is strictly for pavement, and you're willing o trade ride for some handling and better looks, it is definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Korean Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Sweeeeeet thanx for the replies! Ride is no problem... I just want a drop and awesome handling. How much do they usually go for? Any problems with them recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Korean Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Are these the coilovers? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-SUBURU-IMPREZA-JDM-COILOVER-SPRINGS-SPRING-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33586QQitemZ8077359190QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 thats quite a bit more than I payed, but they seem to be the same general item. you might look at some of the ones for hondas, they are quite a bit cheaper, like 8.99 plus 20 for shipping or something. I bet they are the same exact product with maybe a different top spring perch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Sweeeeeet thanx for the replies! Ride is no problem... I just want a drop and awesome handling. How much do they usually go for? Any problems with them recently? I paid around $50 for mine after shipping and such. They haven't given me any problems. However, I rarely drive mine (not at all at the moment.. engine - BOOM!). I know Russ had some problems with his.. broken spring perch or something. But IIRC, it was an offroad/logging road type of incident. Mine never leaves the pavement anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
()__1337_CRAYOLA__()> Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 will those springs work on my 85 wagon? (Fwd Auto) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATCHY Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Dude when your messing with your suspension.. You dont want to go cheap. At least spend like 300$.. I bet the stock suspension is better then and 80$ set oF coilovers.. especially if you plan on like racing and taking a bunch of corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 cheap does not always equal bad, from what I have seen $300 coilovers arent any better quality than $30 ones, you just pay for a label. next time I do coilovers, I am getting used circle track springs in whatever rate I want for $20 a pop. I'm thinking I will probably go with 250 #'s at all corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 where are you finding the circle track suppliers?? i was thinking about getting some custom springs for my rx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
970subaru Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 there are lots of them. www.stockcarproducts.com sells new stuff the used place I forget what its called but google should help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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