coilovers, do I need them????

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  1. nyc_srt8

    nyc_srt8 I AM LEGEND

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    Guys,

    I have hotchkis sways and a strut tower bar. I'm looking to upgrade my spring and shocks with either kw or tein coil-overs. However, I want it no lower than .5 versus stock. Will this have any performance benefits over my current setup?


    Also which are a better system kw variant 2 or tein with edfc? I've heard squeeking issues with tein but have never heard bad about kw with any car let alone the lx.

    PS- Is it possible to use the hotchkis springs on a srt8?
     
  2. JMatt

    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    You clearly need the new coilovers I'm trying to get made! :prop:
     
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    Stretch Silver Supporting Members

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    From driving cars like Ricks then getting back into a stock SRT... I would definitely say it makes a MAJOR difference!
     
  4. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    You will want coil overs if you want to get rid of that front end clunk. Also, from, what I read they seem to ride the road noticibly better.
     
  5. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Coilovers are a MUST. Drivability is much better overall after the KWv1's went on mine.

    Good luck.
     
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    Mighty Whitey suicide machine

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    I know I deffinetly need em. Hey Ron lend me 895 dollars.
     
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    Ozzie New Member

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    From what's on the market right at the moment, both Tein and KW offer a tuned front/rear set that would work very well for you, Will. It's best not to mix and match components, IMO. Tien are more easily adjustable than the KWs from what I hear. I have had the KWs on for over a year, using them for both track and street, and I love 'em. I have no experience with the Teins. Anybody?
     
  8. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    I'm interested in what you find. I am considering coilovers but I think I'd like to maintain stock height (Magnum) and I haven't heard definitively if you can do that. Seems that you can, but...

    side question I've asked a few times: Is the front overhang identical on all the LX's?
     
  9. LegMaker

    LegMaker LMI - LegMakerIntakes

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    without a doubt THE single best mod i have done to the car yet!!! the ride is substantially better, the handling is even tighter, and the car just feels much more planted and solid!!! well worth the price!!!
     
  10. nyc_srt8

    nyc_srt8 I AM LEGEND

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    Matt, talk to me. I replied to your thread on the OC...
     
  11. JMatt

    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    PM sent. You can call me Sunday too.