johnO Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 newbie.. just bought a 08 legacy 2.5i. will keep everything stock for now, but wants to change just the coilspring with stock wheels. whats the lowest spring they have? checked out TEIN S tech front & back 1.5inch.. saw couple post SWIFT seems to be the lowest of them all, called local shop in LA that carry SWIFT told me swift only goes 1.2 front 1 rear. any recommendation? springs info: & PICS THANKS THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I've read almost everywhere the S techs are crap. My Cobb springs lowered the car quite a bit . . . http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu325/tunedlgt/IMG_1134.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Swifts drop a lot more than they claim....I had/have them and there was maybe half a finger gap up front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Swifts drop a lot more than they claim....I had/have them and there was maybe half a finger gap up front To compare, with my Cobb's I can squish my two little fingers one above the other between the top of the tire and the arch in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnO Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 thanks!! captainhook: clean car, how low is COBB springs? Regal05LGT: do you still have pictures of the car with SWIFT springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierce88 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 S-techs are low... Real low... http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6618/dscn0158i.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonmaster87 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Are the Tein S-Techs really crap? I was thinking about getting the Cobb ones, but in that pic there the S-techs look sweet compared to the Cobb. So which is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Are the Tein S-Techs really crap? I was thinking about getting the Cobb ones, but in that pic there the S-techs look sweet compared to the Cobb. So which is better? Honestly, we run around on the same streets and I can tell you right now that if the Leggy is your daily driver, either of these springs is the wrong choice. The streets suck here, period, and once the Cobb's are broken in they can be pretty harsh over bumps/potholes. The S-techs will be WAY worse in that regard. For a daily driven Leggy in this area, Eibach's are definitely your best bet. thanks!! captainhook: clean car, how low is COBB springs? Thanks, I'm not positive of the final drop as they've broken in a bit since new. (2K miles on them now) I'll go out and measure for ya during lunch today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 ... I thought that the RS*R springs offered the lowest drop (on springs) for the BL. http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/fastwrx_2062_38125973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 thanks!! captainhook: clean car, how low is COBB springs? Regal05LGT: do you still have pictures of the car with SWIFT springs? http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f381/NKB46/0402091747.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/fastwrx_2062_38125973 Holy melon shooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 newbie.. just bought a 08 legacy 2.5i. will keep everything stock for now, but wants to change just the coilspring with stock wheels. whats the lowest spring they have? checked out TEIN S tech front & back 1.5inch.. saw couple post SWIFT seems to be the lowest of them all, called local shop in LA that carry SWIFT told me swift only goes 1.2 front 1 rear. any recommendation? springs info: & PICS THANKS THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it wont end well if you plan to lower the car over 1" using the stock struts. it will ride like crap and you will be hitting the bumpstop very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonmaster87 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Honestly, we run around on the same streets and I can tell you right now that if the Leggy is your daily driver, either of these springs is the wrong choice. The streets suck here, period, and once the Cobb's are broken in they can be pretty harsh over bumps/potholes. The S-techs will be WAY worse in that regard. For a daily driven Leggy in this area, Eibach's are definitely your best bet. How to the Eibach's look? Do they lower it much? My legacy is my daily driver, but if the Cobb's give more of a drop I might just go with them anyway and deal with the harsh ride lol. It may sound foolish to some, but sometimes I make sacrifices for looks lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forced air Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 .... but if the Cobb's give more of a drop I might just go with them anyway and deal with the harsh ride lol. It may sound foolish to some, but sometimes I make sacrifices for looks lol. Don't do it. I got my car with Cobb springs on OEM struts. Rear is good but the front had no travel for the susp to work. Pretty much riding on the bump stops. Bad. Very bad. However, the cure was to insert spring boosters, two on each spring, between the coils and all is well for now. Those little rubber things made a world of difference in the ride and handling and it only raised the car back up a quarter of an inch. I will only recommend this as a temp fix until proper struts can be had. http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=329&pictureid=1774 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 ^thats pretty ghetto for a fix. why not just get the right spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 @ the riceness of this thread OP, don't be foolish. S-techs and Swifts are not the way to go on stock struts. pay to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max713 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I have tein s-tecks, with a 1/2" saggy butt spacer in the back. Car sits perfectly level now, and I love the stance. Ride is noticeably stiffer over stock, but I really dont mind it, I like the firm feal, and yes its my daily. http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/2005%20LGT/DSC_0085.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/2005%20LGT/DSC_0032-1.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/2005%20LGT/DSC_0007-1.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/2005%20LGT/DSC_0026-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regal05LGT Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 @ the riceness of this thread OP, don't be foolish. S-techs and Swifts are not the way to go on stock struts. pay to play. Completely agree....if you are going to lower the car significantly get the proper supporting mods or you are going to regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 it wont end well if you plan to lower the car over 1" using the stock struts. it will ride like crap and you will be hitting the bumpstop very often. I agree and disagree with this. It all depends on the roads you drive on. Out in the suburbs where I live the Cobb springs ride beautifully on the well paved and maintained roads. It's only once I drive through center city Allentown that they give me a hassle. In the 2000 miles on Cobb springs I've never bottomed out in the back and only hit the bumpstops in the front 4 times. The reason it's only happened a few times though, is because I consciously slow down where I know there are nasty dips and dodge the potholes I know exist. I've never hit the bumpstops on the highway or any decently paved road. With that said, if your driving is primarily urban or rough roads, I'd stick to a spring like Eibach with only a marginal drop. If you live+drive out where the roads are in good condition, the Cobb springs will be fine, just don't expect to get max life out of your struts. If you really have to have the "slammed" look, you're best off ponying up for some decent coilovers. thanks!! captainhook: how low is COBB springs? Sorry it took me so long to get to this: Final drop after 2000 miles on Cobb springs: Front:1 1/2" Rear:5/8" Rear sits 1/8" higher than the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 it wont end well if you plan to lower the car over 1" using the stock struts. it will ride like crap and you will be hitting the bumpstop very often. This,this,and this /\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireB Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 To compare, with my Cobb's I can squish my two little fingers one above the other between the top of the tire and the arch in the front. My kind of drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 FWIW the "S" in "S-techs" stands for style. Meaning they are not a performance oriented spring, just a way to get the "slammed" look if thats what your after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forced air Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 ^thats pretty ghetto for a fix. why not just get the right spring. Yah! But like I said, a temp fix until a proper suspension can be had. The springs are correct, just no good with OEM struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I had swifts on stock struts for nearly a year (how I bought the leggy) . After raising the ride with higher springs (IONS) I realized our travel challenged cars do not do well with such a low drop. Sure it looked kinda cool lowered but if you value handling like many of us here do then moderate lowering is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Spring rubbers! You mean it's not just for NASCAR???Geebus:rolleyes: Ghetto http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=329&pictureid=1774 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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