PATS4LIFE Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Does that mean the tarmac zeros will work? This will https://www.octanemotorsports.com/2015-2016-subaru-legacy-bnbs-ksport-kontrol-pro-coilovers-p-179058.html?find=2016-subaru-legacy-7935652 https://www.octanemotorsports.com/2014-2017-subaru-legacy-bnbs-d2-racing-rs-coilovers-p-178973.html?find=2016-subaru-legacy-7935652 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 So 5th gen springs will fit but not 5th gen coilovers? Are those ksport coilovers new and are there any reviews out there? I heard about ksport recently but dont know if they're quality or budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 So 5th gen springs will fit but not 5th gen coilovers? Are those ksport coilovers new and are there any reviews out there? I heard about ksport recently but dont know if they're quality or budgetThis has been covered a whole bunch of times in the 6th Gen section. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Got to peep Da Roo's car in person over the weekend. Looks excellent with the 1" drop even with stock wheels, can't wait to see what else he decides to do with it. Really glad for all the 6th gen guys that the Koni's worked out, such a great option for livability and function, and racetrack fun if you want it. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Roo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Good to meet you @Humble. Those are 2012 sti wheels btw but who's checking [emoji39] Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Oh so they are! Had me fooled. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) I think I'm going to also go the Eibach/Koni Yellow route, although with these STi wheels https://goo.gl/images/zxofYm Edited May 3, 2018 by JRu17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I went ahead and ordered the Konis for now. Next will be springs. Are you re using your factory strut top mounts or did you get new ones? I'm having flashbacks of doing my wrx's springs n shocks and torqing off the studs only hand tightening them. I'll be using a torque wrench this time to avoid that headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Roo Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Yeah using the factory top mounts. Are you planning on fabricating the fronts yourself? They are not a bolt in like the rears Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) If I can get my hands on the right tools I'll be doing it. If not, I'll gather some money together and pay someone. I'm not going the Eibach route anymore after learning they are probably the softest spring option and maybe softer than factory just lower. I like RCE but their legacy springs RCE-RG275-LG10 are the black (regular guy) springs as opposed to their yellow sports. The blacks said in the description they chose a spring rate to mate great with stock dampers. I e-mailed them saying about how we're finding out the koni yellows work with our cars so will they make a yellow spring for those of us who will have sportier dampers incase anyone else might be wondering this too. Edited May 7, 2018 by JRu17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Roo Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Eibachs are stiffer than stock, about 20%. I might be wrong but the H&R with the Konis might cause you to bottom out once in a while. The koni is a little shorter itself. Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) Eibachs are stiffer than stock, about 20%. I might be wrong but the H&R with the Konis might cause you to bottom out once in a while. The koni is a little shorter itself. Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk Eibachs are about 15-20% stiffer than OEM 2010 Legacy wet noodle springs which are something like 170lb springs, so right around 200lbs. I would assume that the stock 2015 Legacy springs are right around 190lbs, so marginally stiffer. The difference is the progressive rate ramps up faster than the stock springs. You won't bottom out with H&R's on Konis. The H&R's are stiffer and the Koni is shorter yes, on full extension, but offers increased compression travel over stock shock, like 1.25" worth. It's all in my Koni thread. I bottomed out in the front with H&R's on stock shocks, but have never bottomed out since my Koni install. Edited May 7, 2018 by GTEASER GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Should I get everything except the strut and spring in this picture, such as the nuts and bolts and dust cover and upper strut mount, new so everything will go smoother or does the koni come with any hardware, I haven't opened the boxes yet Edited June 15, 2018 by JRu17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Roo Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Should I get everything except the strut and spring in this picture, such as the nuts and bolts and dust cover and upper strut mount, new so everything will go smoother or does the koni come with any hardware, I haven't opened the boxes yet All new parts come with hardware Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 So there will be mounting bolts and nuts with the konis? I'm jus trying to make sure installation goes as smoothly as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Roo Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 So there will be mounting bolts and nuts with the konis? I'm jus trying to make sure installation goes as smoothly as possible Yep yep. They will include everything that needs changed. If it didn’t come with something, that means you are fine to stick with the OEM pieces. I did not need to buy anything else. If you are adding Eibach springs I would plan on bringing the tophat, springs, and strut with koni insert for the fronts ONLY to a shop to have them put it together. The rental macpherson at autozone will not compress it enough. Rears are a cakewalk though. My buddy at a shop had to max his machine out to get the fronts together. I hope to never have to take them off as compressing that much will be terrifying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I'll be going RCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 :'( RCE springs are discontinued, I waited too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 :'( RCE springs are discontinued, I waited too longThey have been discontinued for a year or two now. Either Eibach or H&R are your best bet and Eibach has discontinued them as well. But rumor has it there are some sets left, and you have to order them directly from Eibach. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Shoot I wasnt trying to go as low as the H&Rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobbs Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Are there any options for a softer ride overall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Unexpected expenses arose and I may have to sell the Koni's. If anyone is interested, they're still BNIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Are there any options for a softer ride overall? The konis are adjustable and better quality than oem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Roo Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Been running this setup for almost a year now. I don’t remember but am running either .75 or 1 turn all the way around on the konis. Ride is great and smooth, no odd sounds or creaks. The car feels a lot more reactive from what I remember. Definitely the best mod I have done to the car and worth it to enjoy driving Would be interested in riding in a stock 6 gen to see the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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