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Suspension High End Coilovers: Leda v. Cross

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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High End Coilovers: Leda v. Cross

I was curious what the opinions were between there 2 fine setups. Cross comes in a few hundred bucks cheaper on MM and has built-in camber plates that sweet ride height adjustment with no change in spring rates. On the other hand, Leda's carry the reputation of being the best of the best. Anyone have any experince with both?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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In that price range you should toss the AST's in the mix too.

From my understanding Leda's are more of a track setup and need rebuilding more often.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gnatster
In that price range you should toss the AST's in the mix too.
Like the TSW setup? Which currently isn't listed on their website.....
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Yeah, just tossing them out there too. Not trying to validate my own purchase, I think I've state enough times now why I have them. They pull items that are currently out of stock
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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I have Leda's and I have the Cross for now

I know which I can go around the track faster on for "me"

I am working on a new coilover system for track animals
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
I have Leda's and I have the Cross for now

I know which I can go around the track faster on for "me"

I am working on a new coilover system for track animals
Jan, don't you mention skipping the larger rear sway and buying Cross and being done?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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What about Ohlins?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hemiheaded18
Jan, don't you mention skipping the larger rear sway and buying Cross and being done?
it's all stock baby
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works

I am working on a new coilover system for track animals
Ooooooooooo you've got my attention...

Gnatster - which TSW setup do you have (spring rates)? Satisfied with it?

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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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I have the basic setup with the Swift Springs. I find it's a great balance between a firm street ride and track car. The only complaint I could have is when paired with the TSW Endlinks and Camber Plates it's a tad bit noisy.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Um, that last post by JoeClubman was me logged in with a test account playing with Google Chrome.
 
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