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Old 20-03-2012, 09:32 PM
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Why would you even want coilovers on a mainly street driven car?

Serious question btw....
for me its cost, & having adjustability in damping & ride height.
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Old 20-03-2012, 09:37 PM
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I noticed a big difference setting my STD coilovers from 75 stiff to about 25% stiff but to be honest, when someone that isn't into cars has a ride in mine (even on a soft setting) all you hear is "oh fuck its so uncomfortable" etc
+1 to this basically to any non car person lol or old people
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Old 20-03-2012, 09:39 PM
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I noticed a big difference setting my STD coilovers from 75 stiff to about 25% stiff but to be honest, when someone that isn't into cars has a ride in mine (even on a soft setting) all you hear is "oh fuck its so uncomfortable" etc
Yep my gf complains about my STD's being uncomfortable even on the softest setting, even though I like it.

Master D is on the money with the Spec C's struts IMO.
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Old 20-03-2012, 09:49 PM
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Yep my gf complains about my STD's being uncomfortable even on the softest setting, even though I like it.

Master D is on the money with the Spec C's struts IMO.
Yeh, my girlfriend complains about my STDs as well...sorry, it had to be said

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STD coilovers (& other brands I'm sure) are no stiffer than a set of lowered springs.
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Old 20-03-2012, 10:20 PM
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I have HSD's and they are abit more hard (on 8/16 settings) then my pedders springs (I could make then softer but meh).
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Old 20-03-2012, 11:20 PM
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I read a article in the latest motor mag, KW's on a late Sti, seemed to be good feedback!
I have KW V3 on my WRX. Great on the street and they can be set nice and soft. They have good adjustability for the track but I dont think that is what you are looking for anyway. They are also a bit more pricey than what you are looking at although they do the V1 and V2 which are cheaper.
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Old 20-03-2012, 11:41 PM
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what's wrong with bouncing boobies? surprise side effect of HSD HR's
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Get the entry level HSD HS imo which is purely for streets
Im sure Joe will shine some light on the ride hardness
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Isnt KW a high end brand and for track use mostly? Like Ohlins, DMS

HSD HS for street use or the STD one are pretty good

My HSD HR on "soft" mode is pretty good daily
2nd HSD HR for street use daily driver Gav.

Come for a drive in the Foz and see for yourself. Getting the spring rates right is bloody important.
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