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Old 04-08-2007, 09:07 AM
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Ok - i'm after a set of height / damping adj coilovers, I dont want to break the bank, but i dont want to be replacing them in 3 years, i'm after an all round middle of the road set - any suggestions? prices?

also whats the range of heights you can go on typical wrx coilovers? because i'd also like to "jack it up" when i go camping every now and then, so i'd like forester like ground clearance LOL. is this possible?

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Old 04-08-2007, 09:11 AM
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Get some HSD Coilovers from BALISTC. Extremely good value and very good performers.

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Old 04-08-2007, 09:12 AM
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Check out Balistcs HD Coilovers, good price, great quality
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Old 04-08-2007, 09:57 AM
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Airbag suspension FTW. With coilovers, IMO it would get a pain with the spanner to adjust the heights. But if you dont mind ripping all the wheels to do so then go for gold. I dont think you can jack it up too much with coilovers anyways. Best with a lift kit, but thats sacreligious on an WRX.
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Hey lets all do a 87' VL commondoore and chop our spring
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choppin springs is the only way to go!

even better remove them completly and run on the bump stops!!
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Is airbag suspension actually any good handling wise? or would it bounce around all over the place? Ive always assumed its more of a show thing, and not that good for handling, but maybe someone who knows can correct me on that?
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Spec C struts and springs... cant beat it for bang for buck!
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i like the slammed look, but i want to be able to crank it back up to, at least standard height, for trips out camping etc, is this possible??
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Is airbag suspension actually any good handling wise? or would it bounce around all over the place? Ive always assumed its more of a show thing, and not that good for handling, but maybe someone who knows can correct me on that?
I'm not sure which one it is but I'm sure I have read about one of the really high end get a chaufer to drive you car's. Aparently it was awsome so can be done properly but bet the system available at the price most of us would be prepared to pay would not be as good.
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