phraust

iTrader: (2)

Yes sir! that's why I'm coil shopping now

Jersey-201

lol

EvoX-11

iTrader: (7)

Sounds like I made a good choice! Mines will be here tuesday, I can wait to install them

shadow1

iTrader: (38)

Any more longer term updates? Any performance issues with additional mileage on these coilovers?

The_Evo_DK

iTrader: (4)

Bump

steven88

iTrader: (9)

i don't think OP even owns these coilovers any more

smoothy

iTrader: (1)

Just FYI, I was reading on the Gen 4 models, and they do offer "extenders".

ray3328

iTrader: (37)

I've had these for over three years with custom valving and 11k front and 13.5k rear. I couldn't be happier with them. They are a great price, quiet with no noises and perform very well. They are also rebuildable.

kuskus

I have had these for over 12k miles and still no problems, clunks, noises. I'm running swift springs 8k/9k spring rates. (DD) Street valving, and bearing upgrade. I love the ride with these and constantly get positive comments from passengers about the ride quality. I know that these were worth the wait. Sean at DSG helped me out with my suspension choice and i couldn't have been happier with the coil-overs. Highly recommended for a DD coil-over. IMO.

smoothy

iTrader: (1)

Could you tell me a little more about the bearing upgrade? I saw that and the extenders as options on the FA site, but didn't really know why there is a bearing for an upgrade. It looks as if it sits on the top or bottom side of the spring itself. Is that for noise reduction for the movement of the spring on the perch/tops?

Iowa999

iTrader: (1)

When a coil spring is compressed, the ends rotate slightly in relation to each other. To prevent binding when this is happening (and/or unwanted rotation of the piston inside the strut), you put a Torrington bearing at one or both ends of the spring.

smoothy

iTrader: (1)

Thank you! Thats what I was thinking, but didn't think that it was enough movement to cause binding/strut rod rotation. But, now I know.

Iowa999

iTrader: (1)

This is one of those "you don't have to have it, but, if you're dreadfully serious, you should" kinds of things. When I first built my coilovers for my 2G DSM (autocross car), I didn't include them. I also resisted the idea that I needed them because math told me the amount of rotation was minimal (plus I really liked arguing with DG). But as my driving got better and the competitive juices started to flow, I went ahead and added them. And, yes, they made a difference. Not much, but the butt-dyno and stop-watch both said so. Plus, Torringtons will increase the life of the shock, itself.

smoothy

iTrader: (1)

Well, that is good enough reason right there. I always protect my investments. And, why not, if its good enough to invest a lot of money into, then it's good enough to protect. Well said, sir.

stevolee

iTrader: (2)

What is the purpose of the Swift Helper Spring for the FA 500?