northstar Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 So I went to the Subaru dealership and was quoted $1400 for struts. So that right there is my motivation for switching to coilovers. The suspension will not be used for much more than daily driving and putting a set of 18x8.5 wheels underneath- aka I dont need anything crazy when it comes to the setup. What coilovers are recommended through the forum members? Any companies that I should steer away from? I will continue to search and read reviews, I just figured if there was one company preferred and proven more than another, the forum members would know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 (I'm leaning towards the BC due to the reviews posted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 as far as for the price, id say BC's. although i'm sure others would disagree. just dont get megan's. for me, tax return= bc coilovers & fx300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Some people will argue those are all pretty lousy choices. You could get good struts and springs for about the same money. That's prob what I'd do, koni or bils and pinks. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Konis + Epics >>> shitty coil overs. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 you better watch it or ill have you banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Noob= fx300? I figure I just want quick install and something that I can live with day to day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Noob= fx300? I figure I just want quick install and something that I can live with day to day. Then get konis and springs. There are lots coilovers that are great for daily driving... But you can't afford them. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 What he's saying is $1200 isn't enough for good coils. Struts and springs are a much better alternative for most looking to install and forget about them in that price range. If you want to spend double and get good coils, you should be using them for what they are worth. Koni or bilstien hd struts + a good spring, even used will work for most DD'ers looking for a OEM fix. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 clutch Ah, I see. <---- 5EAT. What he's saying is $1200 isn't enough for good coils. Struts and springs are a much better alternative for most looking to install and forget about them in that price range. If you want to spend double and get good coils, you should be using them for what they are worth. Koni or bilstien hd struts + a good spring, even used will work for most DD'ers looking for a OEM fix. I guess I'll just have to do more research on strut and spring combinations. I figured labor for coilovers would be cheaper and the performance would still be acceptable. I had KSports on my DSM and didnt have any issues with those, daily driven. Figured the same train of thought would go with this vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Shitty coilovers are shitty. I had GREAT coilovers, as OEM as you could get, and even they were a bit much for a DD. I went the Bilstein HD and pink spring route, but I have an outback. I would have done koni's if I had an LGT. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 AST4100 coilovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 sorry man we don't all shit $100 bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 it no more expensive than your turbo setup ya got there. avo 450 + supporting mods = ast4100. just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_sheen Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I had used jdm bils and swift springs on my LGT and was very happy with them, rebuildable just like new. $550 shipped, but that was 3.5 yrs ago. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny78 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 get coils well worth the 900 dollars, id go with bcs, i have them and love them, the ride isnt bad being you can adjust dampening to soften up the ride. For the price of a good spring and strut combo you can have coils! Save you self the trouble, ive had nothing but bad experiences with strut and spring combos tried it all, they either make noise, ride like crap, blow out , or sit uneven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Why does someone need coilovers on the street? I've yet to run into a set of cheap coilovers that could come even CLOSE to matching the ride quality of a Blistein or Koni setup. Which strut and spring combos have you tried? None of the things you've mentioned have occured on ANY of the strut/spring combo's I've owned or driven, but they explain EXACTLY what happens with EVERY crappy coilover I've ever seen, installed, or driven. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I have three options: Koni yellow inserts + stock springs Koni yellow inserts + epic RCE Tarmac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 T1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Coilovers: There are comfortable coilovers, reliable coilovers and cheap coilovers. There are none that are all three. Get the Konis and a slightly stiffer spring. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny78 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 i mean i guess it really depends on what you want as far as ride and height. i dont mean to knock or hate on struts and springs, there are some decent set ups, if i had to absolutley go with spring and struts i would say go with konis and the spring of your choice. ive tried a few set ups and had noise issues and height issues with rear sagging. Just my oppion though as i said im not hating on struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 What setups have you had noise issues and height issues with? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny78 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 bilsteins were way high in front with rallitek springs and saggy in rear, stock struts made noise with springs and konis were ok but i still wasnt happy the way the height was and thats when i went with bc coils. Havent had any noise issues or anything since. coulkd have been ralliteks crappy spring though idk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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