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suspension set ups
what do strut/sprin combos go for, and is it strictly limite to svx's, for instance dpoes a wrx/rs/sti suspenion work on an svx and so on?
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Pretty much Koni's and Ground Control or a couple people sell spec springs to your needs on the board.
I'm hoping to find out if the WRX set up is adaptable in the next week or so.
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None of the other Subaru struts are easily adapted to the SVX. The SVX has a very beefy suspension knuckle that has a wider strut-to-knuckle flange than other Subaru suspensions. The bolt pattern for the top mount is also different on the SVX. Length may be different too.
Koni/GC is the highest performance option. I sell sport strut springs that work with the stock struts or the Koni strut inserts. I can spec them to be up to 40% stiffer than stock, and any reasonable ride height that you want. Check out the link in my signature for more info.
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If you guys are serious about racing at that level, I can deeply discount a set of springs, but I think that my strut springs are not stiff enough for your needs. All of the road racing machines that I've read about (not SVX) have spring rates that are in the range 300-500 lbs/in. Just out of curiosity, what is it about the Koni inserts that you do not like?
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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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Don't get me wrong, the Koni inserts aren't bad but when you can go all out in our class with totally adjustable set ups they just don't measure up. Its more about a viable future set up at the moment. Til then we'll continue killing stock struts every couple of months.
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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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I have to agree with Ben, the Konis are good, but two way adjustable is the way to go if you're going to get really serious.
One of the things I've "learned" from being around the serious SCCA drivers is that the two way adjustable struts allow the car to basically "lock down" while on the course. I've been told that you can actually watch the cars rise up once they've been sitting for a while after getting done with all of their runs. -Bill p.s. hey! I call first dibs on "Mychailo Racing" stickers when you come out with them
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stickers lol no he knows his sh a stuff.
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When I put my car up on the lift I can watch the wheels slowly settle down, it's pretty cool.
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Would anyone want to go in on a group buy, of some of Mychailo's springs in a month or 2?
dustin
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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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I'm in for a set. Not racing, but wouldn't mind a bit tighter suspension for my daily driver.
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i do need quick though and will order if the price is right. time is becoming an issue. i have to have the coil and strut set up in by the end of july.
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!. Odepaj
2. Jnthn_Sctt 3. KCROGUEDOG anyone else? what would 10% off be? would i get more of a discount if i bought your sway bars at the same time? dustin
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company Last edited by odepaj; 06-26-2005 at 10:59 PM. |
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