Drifting in the SVX!

[Chiketkd]

Originally posted by Chiketkd

When my wife saw this pic, she asked me if I was doing 'skid pad' runs in the snow...

I was like...er...yes, dear, that's what I was doing!

-Chike

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Originally posted by Earthworm
GreenMarineSVX and I have the Ground Control/Koni suspension setup on our SVX's. There's about a 4" adjustment from the highest to the lowest settings.

How does your koni/GC set up compare to OEM? Bone jarring? Quiet? Over steer/Under steer?

I need to do some major work. rear bearings, bushings and figure at 135,000km the struts & springs might as well be done at the same time.

What all did you have done? & where did you source all the parts?

[Earthworm]

Originally posted by SVX_MY_BABY
How does your koni/GC set up compare to OEM? Bone jarring? Quiet? Over steer/Under steer?

What all did you have done? & where did you source all the parts?

Handling is drastically improved. It makes about the same difference that putting in a 5spd does. It's not jarring but it is very firm. There does seem to be a bit of noise depending on the type of bumps you hit. It is very neutral with a slight tendancy to understeer and it's possible to induce oversteer on demand.

Installation requires cutting open your old struts to make room for the Koni inserts. It also requires welding a new spring seat for the GC's. All my parts came from Subaru of Gwinnett. I also replaced all the strut mounts.