Continuance to my coilover issues, advice needed.
05-01-2008, 11:00 PM
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Continuance to my coilover issues, advice needed.
Stasis Street Sports, what have people had for experiences, I am ready to jump in on a group buy but I'm curious of what you guys have had for experiences with these C.O.s. Lemme know!
05-01-2008, 11:43 PM
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Decent for street but there is better out there for just a few hundred $ more.
Street sports can be somewhat bouncy and some consider them too soft. When I went from those to Vogtland GTs it was a world of difference. Regular Vogtlands are also an option and both are worth the extra money.
05-02-2008, 01:17 PM
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Depends where the car will be driven.
If it is being driven on the street, then I say yes.
For track or autocross events I would say no.
But unless you are on the track or autocross, you will not be able to tell the difference.
For track or autocross events I would say no.
But unless you are on the track or autocross, you will not be able to tell the difference.
05-02-2008, 02:39 PM
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Please explain your statement ...........................
"But unless you are on the track or autocross, you will not be able to tell the difference"
The difference between what?
The difference between what?
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05-02-2008, 03:03 PM
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Ask yourself these questions .................
By changing your springs and dampners, What are you hoping to accomplish?
Lower the ride height?
Reduce the body roll?
Feel more connected to the road?
Reduce front end dive during aggressive braking?
Reduce rear end squat and front end lift during hard acceleration?
How much more of a firmer ride can you live with on a daily basis?
What is your driving style?
What are the conditions of the roads that you drive most frequently on?
Will your significant other approve?
Will the car ever see the track?
I'm sure that there are more items that can be added to the list, but answer these questions before making a decision on what spring and dampener kit to get.
Prioritize your selection criteria, do your research and get rides in cars with different set ups. Then make your buying decision.
My stasis street sport's satisfied the criteria I bought them for, lowering the ride height and retaining the oem ride. Over time and a few mods later, I needed something better than the street sport's.
Lower the ride height?
Reduce the body roll?
Feel more connected to the road?
Reduce front end dive during aggressive braking?
Reduce rear end squat and front end lift during hard acceleration?
How much more of a firmer ride can you live with on a daily basis?
What is your driving style?
What are the conditions of the roads that you drive most frequently on?
Will your significant other approve?
Will the car ever see the track?
I'm sure that there are more items that can be added to the list, but answer these questions before making a decision on what spring and dampener kit to get.
Prioritize your selection criteria, do your research and get rides in cars with different set ups. Then make your buying decision.
My stasis street sport's satisfied the criteria I bought them for, lowering the ride height and retaining the oem ride. Over time and a few mods later, I needed something better than the street sport's.
05-02-2008, 03:15 PM
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The spring rate and damping.
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You need stiffer springs depending on what cornering loads the suspension will see.
You need a damper that can control the spring you choose.
If you are driving on the street, you are unlikely to fully compress your stock suspension. If you are on the track or at autocross with R-compound tires, during hard cornering you will fully compress anything less than 700lb springs.
The only time I find any flaws in my TrackSports with 550/650 springs is during track events or autocross. So what I meant was, if you only drive on the street, then StreetSports are probably more than enough to handle street driving conditions.
Attached is a pic of a recent autocross, showing the front right suspension fully compressed. For these conditions, 550/650 springs are too soft. But I would argue that my 550/650 springs feel too stiff when driving on the street.
You need stiffer springs depending on what cornering loads the suspension will see.
You need a damper that can control the spring you choose.
If you are driving on the street, you are unlikely to fully compress your stock suspension. If you are on the track or at autocross with R-compound tires, during hard cornering you will fully compress anything less than 700lb springs.
The only time I find any flaws in my TrackSports with 550/650 springs is during track events or autocross. So what I meant was, if you only drive on the street, then StreetSports are probably more than enough to handle street driving conditions.
Attached is a pic of a recent autocross, showing the front right suspension fully compressed. For these conditions, 550/650 springs are too soft. But I would argue that my 550/650 springs feel too stiff when driving on the street.
05-02-2008, 03:27 PM
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I had the street sports and after two years and a stage 3 upgrade, I found ...........
them lacking, even for daily driving. The SR Vogtland GT's are working out perfectly for my needs. 575/675
Thanks for your clarification.
Thanks for your clarification.