View Full Version : USDM Spec-B Suspension news
Boulderguy
09-23-2005, 04:46 PM
I've been talking to a lot of dealers about LGT suspension in the last few weeks, factory & aftermarket, and have gotten some interesting info I thought I'd share.
Bilstein is rumored to be producing a run of shocks for the US LGT market, to be available thru the Subaru dealerships. This info from a dealer who expects to see them at SEMA in the next few weeks. Had an aftermarket guy tell me to expect the price to be as much as $700 per corner (not putting much faith in that one).
Prodrive is rumored to be showing a new shock/spring combo (not a coilover) available roughly by Dec '05 or Jan, '06. Cost expected to be around $200-250 per corner. This info from an aftermarket guy. Same guy says Bilstein will also debut a scaled down PSS9 coilover, or something similiar, for the LGT around $1500 at the same time.
Has anyone heard about this, or able to confirm?
dark_rex
09-23-2005, 05:13 PM
$700 a corner is a riot for an inverted strut.
IwannaSportSedan
09-23-2005, 05:59 PM
700$ per corner???
That had better include stainless lines, brembo calipers, hawk HPS brake pads, slotted 2-peice floating rotors, Thicker anti-roll bars, strut braces, under-body braces, Aluminum control arms, urethane bushings, AND 5x114.3 hubs.
yeah, that's an exaggeration, but jeez, 700 per corner is HIGH.
I wonder what all that stuff I listed, including some of the prodrive or scaled-down PSS9 coilovers, and BBS forged 18" rims, and commensurate tires would cost, in a per-corner equation. $1750? $2k? That'd make for a helluva car, though.
Beanboy
09-23-2005, 06:35 PM
I just want an aftermarket spring/strut combo that is OEM-level in quality, doesn't drop ride height, but is stiffer than stock and a spring/strut combo that cures the float. Right now, the JDM LGT is the closest thing. Booo!
-B
Boulderguy
09-23-2005, 07:07 PM
There are the STI pinks + Tokico shock combo, but it's around $1200. I just ordered the Tokicos with Swift springs, we'll see how it turns out.
rfd425
09-23-2005, 09:26 PM
Bilstein is rumored to be producing a run of shocks for the US LGT market, to be available thru the Subaru dealerships. This info from a dealer who expects to see them at SEMA in the next few weeks. Had an aftermarket guy tell me to expect the price to be as much as $700 per corner (not putting much faith in that one).
I can't believe the price will be that high. With springs, that would cost as much as getting the STi Bilstein coilover setup (which is a very pricey setup itself).
Boulderguy
09-23-2005, 09:52 PM
I think he was trying to sell me something else with that "quote."
CreoSTi
09-25-2005, 08:34 PM
Prodrive is rumored to be showing a new shock/spring combo (not a coilover) available roughly by Dec '05 or Jan, '06. Cost expected to be around $200-250 per corner.
Add about ~12 months from any date Prodrive provides for the more realistic timeframe. :p
-Mike-
agctr
09-26-2005, 03:10 AM
700$ per corner???
That had better include stainless lines, brembo calipers, hawk HPS brake pads, slotted 2-peice floating rotors, Thicker anti-roll bars, strut braces, under-body braces, Aluminum control arms, urethane bushings, AND 5x114.3 hubs.
I just love the way u think........
Ada///M.
I have heard the same rumor about PSS9's coming, but more like $2500. No info other than that though.
LittleBlueGT
09-26-2005, 02:29 PM
There are the STI pinks + Tokico shock combo, but it's around $1200. I just ordered the Tokicos with Swift springs, we'll see how it turns out.
From where? AVO?
WIll our top hats work?
Please keep us informed, we desperately need a review for those things. I haven't found anybody with them yet.
jah64
09-26-2005, 03:24 PM
Do you need to get JDM top hats for the Tokikos?
There are the STI pinks + Tokico shock combo, but it's around $1200. I just ordered the Tokicos with Swift springs, we'll see how it turns out.
Mui01
09-26-2005, 06:32 PM
New spec-B Suspension or gas, well I do need gas. :confused:
jagcars26
09-27-2005, 09:06 AM
Add about ~3 years and 12 months from any date Prodrive provides for the more realistic timeframe. :p
-Mike-
+1 :rolleyes:
Rudy
Boulderguy
09-28-2005, 12:44 AM
Do you need to get JDM top hats for the Tokikos?
Yes, from AVO, and yes, you need the JDM top hats - we think. I ordered them anyway, if I don't need them I'll just pawn 'em off on you... :D
I'll update this thread when I know for sure.
About the Tokicos - I understand they have longevity issues & therefore I'm not real fired up about them. At this point I'm thinking I'll get a couple years out of em, hopefully find a better option by then, and CHEAPER!