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      04-06-2019, 03:35 PM   #45
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Similar I would say to my BC racing BR coils.
I sent ST an email. My answer was.... "send us pics of the install". Im going to that when the car comes out of storage. Either way Im not happy. Kind of ruined my car in a way.
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      04-08-2019, 11:07 PM   #46
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I picked up a set of new ST V1 Coilovers for around $800. They were easy to install, had great build quality, and ride decent for how bad the roads are around me. It might be worth going with the KW V1 (same exact design, just uses stainless steel bodies) if you live in an area with a lot of car rust.
I heard these are good from a guy locally to me. I was wondering if I can raise the height of my rears with these coils and will it reduce the bouncing level whenever I go they bumps and etc. was $800 for a set?
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I heard these are good from a guy locally to me. I was wondering if I can raise the height of my rears with these coils and will it reduce the bouncing level whenever I go they bumps and etc. was $800 for a set?
Pay attention😉shit coilovers. Spend more to get adjustable dampening.
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I heard these are good from a guy locally to me. I was wondering if I can raise the height of my rears with these coils and will it reduce the bouncing level whenever I go they bumps and etc. was $800 for a set?
Pay attention😉shit coilovers. Spend more to get adjustable dampening.
Pm please
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i have had KW v1 and ST v1. Like everyone said, same thing but KW has the stainless body. Both are great. Get a set of used KW v1s from the forum. If they have less than 25k miles and have no leaks, i wouldn't think twice about it.

Also, if you get your alignment done at the "lowered" height, then raise in an inch during the winter for a few months, you should be fine. Just dont get it aligned at the "winter" height. I mean, hell, we get them so we can adjust them!

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Pm please
I've been playing with cars since 1992. I've had alot of different cars modded over those years. IMO these ST X coilovers are good on big bumps but harsh AF on small cracks. I feel every small bump. Same with hwy cracks. I kick myself in the ass wondering why I didnt spend the extra to buy myself the option of adjustability. For the roads around me Im just not a fan of these coilovers. The one size fits all dampening is just not good enough IMHO. But you might be fine with them?
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I've been playing with cars since 1992. I've had alot of different cars modded over those years. IMO these ST X coilovers are good on big bumps but harsh AF on small cracks. I feel every small bump. Same with hwy cracks. I kick myself in the ass wondering why I didnt spend the extra to buy myself the option of adjustability. For the roads around me Im just not a fan of these coilovers. The one size fits all dampening is just not good enough IMHO. But you might be fine with them?
Damn you're scaring me I'm in Quebec roads are even worse. I got the Billstein non adjustable dampers haha I guess I'll see how I handle it.
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I've been playing with cars since 1992. I've had alot of different cars modded over those years. IMO these ST X coilovers are good on big bumps but harsh AF on small cracks. I feel every small bump. Same with hwy cracks. I kick myself in the ass wondering why I didnt spend the extra to buy myself the option of adjustability. For the roads around me Im just not a fan of these coilovers. The one size fits all dampening is just not good enough IMHO. But you might be fine with them?
I need to get adjustable damping because it's my car runs when I go over bump. I need to get either stiff higher/taller spring could you lead me to the right direction
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Just curious, what's the obsession about coilovers? Do you plan on changing the springs, ride height, dampening, compression?

What's wrong with a nice progressive spring and some Koni shocks for a DD?

Cheap coilovers are always a bad idea.
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Just curious, what's the obsession about coilovers? Do you plan on changing the springs, ride height, dampening, compression?

What's wrong with a nice progressive spring and some Koni shocks for a DD?

Cheap coilovers are always a bad idea.
I liked that I can be milimeters perfect in term of my required ride hieght so it sits nicely and no rubbing on 12mm spacers. Also improve ride quality for sporty driving and all.

I edned up wiht Bilstein B14 PSS which I don't think are cheap. And I really love them!
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