Which springs??

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by nik_05STi, Apr 11, 2013.

  1. nik_05STi

    nik_05STi Member

    I'm looking for brand new springs for my sti. Im currently running pro drives. I want it lower, with minimal wheel gap. Not really interested in coilovers and my factory struts are in great shape. I know tanabe lowers it pretty damn good, but what other choices would anyone recommend. I don't want the most ruff ride, but I've decided to get rid of my wheel gap.
     
  2. nik_05STi

    nik_05STi Member

    Also, ill always be running 235/45/17 tires. Bridgestone or Michelins (if this helps by knowing my tire size).
     
  3. SonicBoom

    SonicBoom Active Member

    Just my opinion... but what your asking can't be done. My WRX (on Whiteline Agressives) and my STI (RCE Yellows) looked great... but they where both teeth breakers. You can either lower it a little bit and have a decent ride with prodrives or STI pinks, or get the gap out and crash over pebbles, not both.
     
  4. SonicBoom

    SonicBoom Active Member

    also a quick fun fact... I believe I helped install your prodrives (with the previous owner) :)
     
  5. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps Staff Member Supporting Member

    I agree with SonicBoom, if you go lower on the stock struts I think you will just end up riding deeper into the bump stops. My car came with cobb lowering springs when I bought it, and its sits even lower than RCE yellows, even a bit lower than my tarmac 2 coilovers. However, without any of the nice ride of the tarmac's or the yellows
     
  6. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    I'd send the struts to FEAL Suspension and have them rebuilt with better valving and shim stack then buy a set of their Swift springs with the correct spring rate for the intended ride height.
     
  7. nik_05STi

    nik_05STi Member

    Sonicboom, that's random/interesting to know.

    Know any springs that would drop it more than the prodrives?
     
  8. SonicBoom

    SonicBoom Active Member

    All of the ones listed so far will drop more than prodrives (Whiteline, RCE Yellow, Swift....)... Just not without consequences. B Reels suggestion sounds like a good idea.
     
  9. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    Why not just get some BCracing coil overs and call it a day?
     
  10. nik_05STi

    nik_05STi Member

    I've looked into BC, still deciding that route
     
  11. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    cheaper and better ride with the FEAL setup
     
  12. nik_05STi

    nik_05STi Member

    Are the rear camber plates a must have with the bc coilovers? Or would I be fine without them
     
  13. integroid

    integroid Supporting Member

    I never got the rear camber plates on my old setup.
     
  14. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    I have them on my BC's and a better choice than camber bolts for the rear.
     

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