bigblue Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 im looking for some coils but cant seem to fiind any anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 KW v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 KWV2, AST my two favs for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 KWV2, AST my two favs for the price. We would second this. The KW coilovers really offer great bang for the buck. -Adam F http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane86 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 If the answer to the question "Do you have $2000+ to spend on coil overs?" is no, Buy springs. Your life will suck noticeably less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBadBoy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I got the ISC N1's and I'm extremely happy with them. The purchase price is where mere mortals and non drug dealing folks can afford them. The warranty and post warranty costs are invariably better than these race ready high dollar KWs. i dont autox nor do I rallyx. i drive a fast grocery getter and kiddy hauler. I throw it through the corners and I have seen marked improvements since installing them. I would recommend these as a good starter coilover setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 KW warranty is FOREVER! Free rebuilds to the original owner for life. How is your ISC cheaper??? KW warrants their ST line (Suspension Techniques) for 5 years to the original owner. Sorry, KWV2 are the best street coils (and light track duty) you can buy for your LGT. Complete with top hats for under $2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 The real question is why do you want coilovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 KWV2, AST my two favs for the price. They do rock. If anyone is looking for ASTs we are an Authorized AST/Moton Dealer. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Ksport ftw! Sent from my Nokia 8250 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kits gt limited Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 KWV2 I have, love them as DD and run with sti's and 911 on the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 KW warranty is FOREVER! Free rebuilds to the original owner for life. How is your ISC cheaper??? KW warrants their ST line (Suspension Techniques) for 5 years to the original owner. Sorry, KWV2 are the best street coils (and light track duty) you can buy for your LGT. Complete with top hats for under $2k. I didnt know KW offered free rebuilds for original owners for life. Guess they probably wont extend it to custom KW (RaceComps) that I have right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yes they do. You have to contact Myles at RCE for your KW RMA number. Myles will get you the info, just give him a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 What's the turnaround time for rebuilt KWs? I heard 6+ weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Depends on KW and their schedule. I have had it take as little as 2 weeks and as much as 8 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 What's the turnaround time for rebuilt KWs? I heard 6+ weeks. Took me two weeks. T1's through Myles. He's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim_X Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Does anyone have any other reviews on the ISC's? I've been considering those or KYB's and springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The real question is why do you want coilovers? Because FORUM? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Does anyone have any other reviews on the ISC's? I've been considering those or KYB's and springs. The problem with shit coilovers is the people that buy them don't have any experience with anything else, so you get reviews like "my car handles like it's on railllzzzzz" and "it looks sooo hawt!" instead of "damping is sub par, the range of adjustment is not linear, they overheated the last few laps of my session". You're much better off going with Konis, but KYBs aren't a bad choice if you mainly DD your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim_X Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yeah. It's a DD. I do an autoX or two a year depending, but, my true track time is spent on two wheels so I am not really worried about overheating coils. Bassically I'm looking to lower my car, improve the handling, and keep it reliable and not break the bank. I'm definitely planning on sway bars. But, the decision between springs/shocks and coils has me changing my mind every 5 minutes. There doesn't seem to be any real hard evidence one way or another. Some people say ISC are the greatest, other are very happy with KYB's and springs. Spring choice alone is hard.How different are the KYB's to the Konis? Something very noticeable? I'm new to the legacy game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The Konis are hands down what you want for a performance shock. Many people love the ride also. The KYB GR-2s are an OEM equivalent shock. Nuff said. You could also consider Bilsteins, which are more comfort oriented than performance, but certainly better damping than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim_X Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm under the impression that Koni's require some custom fabrication. They are not a direct replacement. Correct me if I'm wrong. Don't the KYB's come in an OEM replacemtn and a sport replacement the the Excel g. Edit. Some more research shows the excel g= gr2 and is an OE replacement. As long as they last it is an option but I'll consider the Konis more now. It's about 600 for the konis. About 350 for the KYB's.. Springs are from 250 for the pro kit and 500 for the Pinks. I've never heard of springs being much more than 300$. Are the Pinks worth it? Would pro kit or H&R be a better bet? It's easily going to cost as much or more than ISC's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Yes, you'll have to do some work to make the Koni's fit but there is a DIY on here somewhere. The Excel is a twin tube design. For optimal performance, you'll want a shock with a monotube design, like the Koni. Many people like Pinks, but they're pricey. You'll have to do some research to figure out what kind of ride, performance, and drop you want from your spring. Also, don't discount the fact that your wheel/tire choice will greatly effect the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 As a buyer of cheap c/o (BC Racing), you get what you pay for. I was looking for adjustability of ride height and camber plates in a cheap package. On the street, it was good. On the track, it was frustrating pretty quick. My intent had been to tip-toe into the really expensive parts of driving on the track (suspension bits). I'd have been better off buying AST or RCE coils and been done with it. However, rather than upgrade again, I bought a race car. Unless you have time/skills to set them up correctly, the c/o will have a crappy ride. Paying to have someone do it right will be $250-$500, depending on if the alignment is included. If your car is just a weekend toy, pick an option that fits your wallet. The cheaper coils wont last as long, will cost more to rebuild, and if pushed, will be a detriment to extremely fast transitions (corner to corner). Cheap coils are priced to match the springs/struts combos, at about $1000. They pick up alot of people in the same sort of quandary you are facing. $2000-2400 is the next step up in coils. Then $4000 and up for serious race hardware. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim_X Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I know it sounds strange but money isn't really an issue. That being said I want the most value for my dollar. If I am never going to track the car and I will do the occasional non-serious autocross what is the best bet? Putting 4000$coils on my 10000$ car that I daily drive is not a good investment as I see it. I find it hard to ignore that a coilover setup that get great reviews is the same price as springs and shocks. Granted I understand that the people reviewing them may now be that experienced in suspension setup. Really I'm looking for my car to look sick with 18" rpf1's 35mm and 225/40's plus stop flopping around like a fish. Whatever setup does that they cheapest reliably is the goal. Comfort isn't a huge issue but no one wants to rattle their brains on a daily drive. BTW you can get a competitive race bike setup for $2500. I just figured I would throw that in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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