lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please

Cobb lowering kit for 05-09 lgt springs and struts.

Asking 225.00 plus shipping.

I still have yet to make a decision. It is too bad that that Eibach no longer makes a solution. I had the Eibach Prokit setup on my VW Passat a few years back and it was absolutely perfect for a daily driver. 1 inch drop and a great ride to boot.

Has anyone tried the TEIN coilovers or their springs?

 

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Tein-H-Tech-Spring-Kit-Subaru-Legacy-GT-2005-2009

Edited July 17, 2012 by xxxPH4r40Hxxx

You can wait around for some Epics or Eibachs to appear in the classifieds. It happens occasionally, though someone usually hits up the seller within 4-5 minutes so its hard to be first in line. I haven't tried Tein's, the H-techs on paper look very similar to the Eibachs/Epics, however I've had more than a few people tell me the H&R's are superior to them and that the H-techs tend to have a larger drop than advertised, thus not a big difference than the H&R's in drop.

 

I was looking at the H-Techs due to minimal drop and spring rates, but I started thinking, they must be $180 for a reason. I've got H&R's on a WRX and like them so I went with those. I don't know if this helps at all, but just some input

Edited July 18, 2012 by lccl

You can wait around for some Epics or Eibachs to appear in the classifieds. It happens occasionally, though someone usually hits up the seller within 4-5 minutes so its hard to be first in line. I haven't tried Tein's, the H-techs on paper look very similar to the Eibachs/Epics, however I've had more than a few people tell me the H&R's are superior to them and that the H-techs tend to have a larger drop than advertised, thus not a big difference than the H&R's in drop.

 

I was looking at the H-Techs due to minimal drop and spring rates, but I started thinking, they must be $180 for a reason. I've got H&R's on a WRX and like them so I went with those. I don't know if this helps at all, but just some input

 

What dampers are you using with the H&Rs?

I have just installed Tein Type-S, with offset Enkei wheels there is not alot of room between the egde of the wheel well and the tires but they haven't rubbed yet.

just bought some swifts cant wait to get them on

is anybody actually happy with Koni and H-tech's for a daily driver? or can anybody comment on having Koni/H-tech combo on their car and wish to PM me with their opinion? Thanks.

pm nrw he has htechs and koni's

is anybody actually happy with Koni and H-tech's for a daily driver? or can anybody comment on having Koni/H-tech combo on their car and wish to PM me with their opinion? Thanks.

 

 

I'm very happy with that set up.

I have a stock struts with Tein H spring and it was great until recently. My left rear is beginning to rub..Anyone one have any idea what could be it? Struts or spring that's causing?

 

I like the H spring because it not to low and the handling is great. If the strut is blown, I would consider going Koni with H spring,

 

Thanks

I had rubbing issues up front when I had Swift springs on stock struts. Rare to hear of anyone having rubbing issues out the back.

I had rubbing issues up front when I had Swift springs on stock struts. Rare to hear of anyone having rubbing issues out the back.

 

Depends on tire size, wheel off set, and fender mods. Rubbing is most common on the rear fenders. I have aftermarket wheels and 235-40-18 bfg comp 2's and I had to roll my fenders without even lowering it. Going to have to camber rears to fit once I lower it. Hope they fit.

I have Enkei 18 with 225/40 with no fender roll. It's sag sometime..it's weird, this morning it wasn't sagging at all, it was at normal height. When I got to work it was rubbing again. I can't figured it out what causing this. I checked the spring it seem fine..could it be the strut?

I have Enkei 18 with 225/40 with no fender roll. It's sag sometime..it's weird, this morning it wasn't sagging at all, it was at normal height. When I got to work it was rubbing again. I can't figured it out what causing this. I checked the spring it seem fine..could it be the strut?

 

Check the strut for leaks. Did you install yourself? Check bolts make sure everything is tight. Have you got alignment checked?

Does anyone know which STi pinks would be best suited for my 05 LGT wagon? I'm thinking maybe the SpecB's since we have the heavier 2.5L engine and bumper beams.

ROTA G-Forces in hyper black

 

fronts needed a mild roll and rears rolled flat and shaved the parts where the fenders meet the bumber and rear door.

 

-1.7 fronts

-1.3 rears

 

ebay 06-07 front lip and Homedepot garage door sideskit extentions (going to pull them and fiber glass then perfectly straight adn soild)

 

shots of the poke

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/7415937142_5616dbf913_b.jpg

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5118/7415930894_db15b86b89_b.jpg

 

more shots here

 

Love the S-techs but want to go lower. Coils next year probally.

 

This is pretty much where I'd like to be next summer.

I've been running Tein S springs on Bilstein HDs for 4.5 years. A had several alignments done to get the car to track straight. The negative camber is gnarly and as a result i blow through tires 18-20k. All of my driving is highway in Houston with no elevation change and I find that I rarely push the suspension. I'm considering putting the stock struts/springs back on because I can't take the harsh ride of the Tein S springs. After reading a good bit of this thread, I can't find what I want which is 1/2-3/4" drop and the best ride I can get. It seems like lots of springs have been discontinued that would have been an option. That left me with Tein H springs but now I'm reading that they aren't good. Can anyone offer an option that will give me minimal drop, great ride and fix my camber problem?

flinbmx....go to the JDM original design....Bilstein HD's and matching pinks for your vehicle....use EDO's recommended pinks....perfect stance....slight lowering....and the vehicle handles as originally designed....like a super sports sedan!

I have a wagon. Will the pinks make rear sag? The pinks are climbing into Bilstein HD price range. I don't know how I talked myself out of coilovers 4.5 years ago.

I have a wagon. Will the pinks make rear sag? The pinks are climbing into Bilstein HD price range. I don't know how I talked myself out of coilovers 4.5 years ago.

 

Because unless you spend $2500 or more on coil overs the pinks and HD combo will be an all around better setup.

Will the pinks on Bil HDs level out my wagon? I've read on a thread that I will need to install JDM top hats to raise the rear up.

go with the EDO recommended pinks for your vehicle....use new Bilstein HD's....perfect stance....don't try to reinvent the wheel...lol....bol

@flinbmx - check out this thread that's discussing this setup... you're half way there already having the Bilstein HDs http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/megan-upgrade-193116.html

Honestly, I run BC BR coilovers on my LGT wagon, my bro runs them on his fozzy, and know a few other guys that made the jump and we all say its worth every penny. Adjustable ride height, adjustable dampening, adjustable camber,...

 

I picked them up for 1g shipped at https://www.importimageracing.com/