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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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ST Coilover Feedback wanted

Hello all!

I have been soliciting information all week about springs/shocks vs. coilovers in this thread:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...w-springs.html

And as usual the NAM community has been extremely helpful! At the moment, based on price, perceived performance improvement, and options for the future, ST's from The Suspension Source are at the top of my list.

and rather than continuing to try reviving dead threads, I thought I'd start a new one specifically asking to hear from anyone who has installed ST Coilovers. I'm interested in how you're liking them after some seat time, how the body roll is reduced, how much drop you went with, handling characteristics, and so forth. Anything at all, really. Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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Since your in CN you should spend the little extra and get the KW V1's they are basicly the same as the ST's but have the longer warranty, and made of stainless they well be better for the weather conditions you have there.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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That is a consideration, but I live in Victoria which has a climate comparable to Seattle with half the rain.. rarely any snow and no real salt on the roads.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Any opinion on the Eibach Pro Street coilovers?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dannyhavok
That is a consideration, but I live in Victoria which has a climate comparable to Seattle with half the rain.. rarely any snow and no real salt on the roads.

With that said you could get away with either or. Both will get the job done.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dannyhavok
Any opinion on the Eibach Pro Street coilovers?

I don't read of many MINI owners using this setup.
 
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