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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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suggestion on suspension

hello everyone,
I need some help on choosing some coilovers set up. I'm looking to spend maximum 2500usd. I'll go track events in the summer time, about 8 to 10 times a year. I'm currently looking at kw's two-way competition, Leda (from webb), or a set of kw v2 with custom spring rates (the reason i like kw, is because they are stainless steel, good for winter). Are there any negative about these set up? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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i'd spend the first grand on the pilo coilovers and the remaining grand
on tires.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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Bilstein PSS9's, for sure... and still have enough left over for wheels/tires (15" Flik Blast-C with something stick like Hankook z212's or Falken Azenis).

I've seen Ledas need rebuilding after 1 season of DE's and autocrosses on a non-daily driver...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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that is a real good point Ken, We forget how important tire selection for ultimate handling. But on the other hand, maybe he has tires already?

I really like Kws but nowadays you can put your hands on a set of PSS9s as cheap as $1,450.00, so why bother dealing with a different set of springs?

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i'd spend the first grand on the pilo coilovers and the remaining grand
on tires.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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I have the Pilos...very nice value.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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How about a Koni coil Over kit for $999

these are stainless steel also
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Spend 1000 on suspention, 1000 on wheels and tires, and 500 on some guages, a sway bar, a reduction pulley, and maybe a gauge or two.
 
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