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Old 24-08-2015, 09:28 AM
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Does anyone have coil over recommendations for a 02 WRX?

I currently have KYB Excel G shocks with H&R lowered springs but its too bouncy over bumps, at stock height it was firm so I want to get it low without the bounce and get the firmness back.

I looked at the Blitz ZZ-R coilovers for about $1.3k shipped, thats the same price as BC coilovers including shipping but the Blitz are made in Japan while the BC are made in Taiwan.

Any others I should look into or advice would be appreciated.

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I guess I would be shot dead if I mention STD coilover

Standard come with 8kgmm spring all round, but u can order from 4 to 12.

~$1300 supplied, fitted and aligned, with local warranty.

I dont get paid to do this btw.

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I haven't heard of them before but it sounds like a good deal, unfortunately I'm not in Perth so the fitment would be done myself and an alignment at a tyre shop.

Do you have them in your car, if so how is the ride and have you had anything else to compare them to?

Thanks again.
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I'm deciding myself bewteen the budget on 09 wrx. Typically have the option of ($1000-1600)you have std, bc, hsd and mca blues also kw v1. ($2000-3000) teins, kw v3 and mca reds.

Out of curiosity does anyone own a set of kw v1s on the forum?
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I'm deciding myself bewteen the budget on 09 wrx. Typically have the option of ($1000-1600)you have std, bc, hsd and mca blues also kw v1. ($2000-3000) teins, kw v3 and mca reds.

Out of curiosity does anyone own a set of kw v1s on the forum?
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If you're just "considering" coilovers right now, I am also "considering" parting with my STD coilovers. Won't be until I'm back from Europe, but if there's no rush, keep it in mind. They currently have 12,000kms on them.

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If you're just "considering" coilovers right now, I am also "considering" parting with my STD coilovers. Won't be until I'm back from Europe, but if there's no rush, keep it in mind. They currently have 12,000kms on them.

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Despite people's objection to BC, I've been running them for three or so years now, and apart from the fact that the roads in and around the area I live are horrendous, they have been one of the better handling mods I have done. I don't do track days anymore just the odd spirited drive up Gorge Road, and they're perfect for that. You're welcome to have a look at them some time.
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I'd get BC before STD. I would probably go MCA though. Local, and good advice/customer service from those who put them together over east.
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If you're just "considering" coilovers right now, I am also "considering" parting with my STD coilovers. Won't be until I'm back from Europe, but if there's no rush, keep it in mind. They currently have 12,000kms on them.

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Hey thanks! depends on price and condition id be more inclined to buy them new but that's the type of person I am. If not brodz seems happy to take em.

May I ask why the depart?

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Hey thanks! depends on price and condition id be more inclined to buy them new but that's the type of person I am. If not brodz seems happy to take em.

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Considering either going back to stock and selling or perhaps shocks and springs for a softer ride. I don't think I will be heading to the track at all from now on so I'll let someone else reap the benefits while I drive on a puffy cloud.

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