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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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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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At this point I think i'd rather go to Koni's only because I really need to get my car really streetable asap.
Are you still offering the Koni's?
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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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 just linked to this thread on two Myspace groups and the Automotive forums.com forum. Might help, might not. :/
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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Bump! (I realise this has been stickied, but for those who only click the "New Posts" button...)
Come on people, I need some new suspension!
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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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I may be in for one if I get my car out again. That's another subject. I dunno, I'm on the fence. Koni= lifetime rebuild. These, are cool...but no lifetime warranty.
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I think the "lifetime warranty" is great if they go bad a couple of years down the road. If they go bad after a couple of months, I think most reputable companies will make things right... -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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If my OEM struts lasted something to the tune of 14 years (speculation), why wouldn't these coilovers hold up under normal driving for just as long?
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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Many reasons. Who do you think has more money to spend on R&D and testing? Subaru? Or this new company? Also, the new coilovers are stiffer, thus they'll probably wear out sooner. I'm not saying they're crappy, it's just a fact of life. Shocks on a caddy last for freaking ever. Stiff shocks on a BMW, not so much.
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I'm more concerned with the quality of the product, not so much whether they can take years of punishment. If I only drive ~5000 miles a year does the estimated life of the coilover double or stay the same?
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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I've owned several brands, and coilovers usualy last alot longer than normal stuts as they are damped heavier, and run more spring. This prevents bottoming out which can hork a normal strut in a hurry. Being stiffer they also have longer to go before they go away. The JIC's I had only STARTED to work ok with 15K miles on the clock, too stiff even turned all the way down. The Apex-I's were far better and going strong after a couple of years. The GPMoto ones start soft on setting 0, and are "steel bar" at the max setting. I had about a year and 10K? miles on them IIRC and still was working great at the lowest settings.
Anyhoo its a Subaru and has alot better body control/wieght bias than most cars. A SHO automatic for example could blow a set of koni's on the front in 5K miles thanks to them doing one genaric strut, and not having enough damping to control the wieght on the front wheels. Well that and the einbachs being designed for a 1989SHO which is 500lbs lighter and 300+ of that on the front wheels. As seen by most Subarus keep a modest amount of tire and the stock struts last near forever with normal street use. Of course put on big R-compounds or go hit a rally-X and stuff wears out alot quicker. |
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Bump!
Its a wonder why the aftermarket for SVX has been so slow, there just isn't much commitment. I think it is about time this beast got some better suspension options, the stock setup and the Konis just ain't cuttin it. Here is a visual representation: Stock springs and inserts- Coilovers- |
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1. Stevebsy
2. Mission 3. SVXMAN2001 4. SVXRide 5. SVXBart 6. Crazy_Pilot 7. Sov13t 8. Laxes 9. TE1221 10. Speedklix 11. solarsvx 12. NikFu Come on folks! There has to be at least 8 more of you that want to replace the stock marshmellow suspension -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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