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Another "firm" member
After much anticipation, the Koni/GC coilovers are officially in my car. Set up with a 430lb/in front and 350lb/in rear spring rate, these bad boys are ready to deliver a firm ride.
The results? The ride itself is not harsh when taking bumps like most perceive. The only thing I notice is that when you hit a bump, the rebound is very quick in the sense that it will snap back to the position where it should be in a swift manner. This is the part that takes geting used to, so I still have to work on the firmness settings to see what suits my tastes. I feel way more connected to the road but I seem to also feel more imperfections in the road as well. I would definitely recommend the spring rates be toned down for a daily driver, but this car is now a weekend warrior so it's not bad. As far as performance goes, I really cant help but smile. There is ZERO acceleration squat and brake dive. Coupled with the 18's the car rides very stable and predictably. It does not seem to handle and lean like a heavy pig. Body roll has significantly lowered. Big thanks to Mychailo for providing the parts and Tom for building it and installing them at midnight last night . It was a painless process once again. I think I got a little motion sickness today from driving the hell out of the car. I'm going to go lie down now.
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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Nice! So, what did you set the Konis at?
-Bill
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The rears are set at full firm, and the fronts should be at 2 turns past full
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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HEY!!! get back to studying! Tom |
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Glad you're happy with the setup. BTW, I believe I set you up with 450f/350r. :-)
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Honestly this setup is still streetable. At first the rebound was so fast I started feeling sick and my head felt like a bobblehead doll. Once the struts settled its much better. I feel more in the road due to the suspension and the 18s but the handling is so quick and tight feeling I can't believe Im still in an svx.
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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I want some. Counting the pennies....
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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