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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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What suspension should I go with ?

I have 05 RS , currently on its way to make around 450-500whp street driven. What suspension/coil overs I can go with. , I want it tight corners stiff and something easy to rebuild and doesn't cost a fortune ....
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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I would love to put effort into answering your question but since you only put enough effort to make a short post, so will I.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by N33d4sp33d
I have 05 RS , currently on its way to make around 450-500whp street driven. What suspension/coil overs I can go with. , I want it tight corners stiff and something easy to rebuild and doesn't cost a fortune ....
Did you search? What options did you come up with from your search?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Aevolutio...what+coilovers

Or if you're lazy, I'll summarize all of those posts and every reasonable response you're going to get in this thread:

MR Bilsteins + Aftermarket springs.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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swift or gtworx springs
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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Bilstein HDs + Swift SpecRs.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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^ This.

/end thread.

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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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stance go pro+....1700$...10k front 12k rear...better than stock...great adjustability without lifting car by hand...performs great track on full stiff...softest setting good for street...wont be confused with ohlins or ast...but good for price...no complaints...
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallas J
I would love to put effort into answering your question but since you only put enough effort to make a short post, so will I.
To save the effort of Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V, i'll just quote Dallas J.

But seriously, I would ignore SMIKE's input and go with the search function first. he's too polite. Search function is awesome! All the gangbangers, high-school gum snapping communities and even the hipsters have figured out how to look up information for themselves. You can do it too!
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Whp doesnt matter with suspension.

If you dont care about height, i will go with bilstein + swift. If you are also drag, should look at STM or AWD drag custom setup coil.
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