Coilovers
02-15-2010, 05:09 PM
#2
since my stock shocks are gone I'm wrestling with the stock vs bilstein pss9 decision.
tire rack has them for $1345.
surprisingly they haven't gotten much of a following.
tire rack has them for $1345.
surprisingly they haven't gotten much of a following.
02-15-2010, 05:11 PM
#3
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central CT
Posts: 3,371
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
First set was Apexi N1's (decent all around set), now I'm running KW V3's and love them. Perfect for everything I do.
From my research I recommend Pss9's for daily and if you want something a bit more serious go for the KW V3's. Call Scott, and he should be able to get you some pretty decent prices. The KW's run a bit over $2k.
Of note I'm also running the T1R half shaft spacers for insurance. $169 from Evasive.
From my research I recommend Pss9's for daily and if you want something a bit more serious go for the KW V3's. Call Scott, and he should be able to get you some pretty decent prices. The KW's run a bit over $2k.
Of note I'm also running the T1R half shaft spacers for insurance. $169 from Evasive.
02-15-2010, 05:14 PM
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Central CT
Posts: 3,371
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
bolton, if you need a new set of OEM's I've still got mine if interested. Only put 12k miles on them, but no tops, would have to use your tops. I also have spring compressors to use. PM me if interested.
02-15-2010, 05:34 PM
#6
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 845
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Im not looking for crazy upgrade in performance as much as i want to be able to drop the car. If i could get something thats a resonable price and has equale to or little bit better performance than stock that also is reliable.
02-15-2010, 06:22 PM
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was looking for the same i went with springs, I got h&r lowering springs ride is great close to stock on bumpy roads yet stiffer in corners, was a good upgrade for stock shocks. but when i went with koni shocks with the H&R springs the performace was amazing to me. kept the daily driver ability on the not so good ne roads, yet lowered the car with a good look, and better then oem performace total package with shocks and springs was about 750 just springs were 160 if u need to do it over time like i did.
Trending Topics
02-15-2010, 07:19 PM
#8
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Glastonbury, CT
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Kyle, I ended up getting the BC Racing coilovers. I got it from a guy whose forum name is rijowysock. He is still active on the forum, but I don't know if he still sells them. Mine were $990 shipped. I love them. I got them more or less to lower the car, too. I don't drive it hard at all. I'm happy with them. Good Luck in your search, Walter
02-15-2010, 11:27 PM
#9
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Worcester, MA
Posts: 997
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bilstein PSS9 paid somewhere around 1200 from shox.com. 4-5,000 miles a year. I think they ride great, plenty of adjustments to tailor them to your liking. I would say they ride a little harsher than stock, but not very noticeable.
02-16-2010, 02:06 AM
#10
I use to run BC or Megan coilovers, dont remeber which ones but switch to just springs. I really had no use for coilovers since all I really wanted was a drop like you. To be honest I couldnt be happier with my Skunk2 springs, drop is perfect and ride is better then it was with the coilovers. So instead of throwing out $1000 for something you dont really need spend the $150 on springs and youll be just as happy.