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BlueEvoG Jan 13, 2010 03:08 PM

swift spec r's with kyb struts
 
Hey guys just needed a opinion was looking at buying this set up and wanted to know what you all thought about it. My car is already lowered but the struts im thinking need to be replaced soon so i figured why not try a whole new set-up. I did try and find forums talking about this and i found some but none with this exact set-up found one about swift sports with kyb's but not spec-r's. I already have stiff springs so i know the spec-r's being stiffer than the sports won't bother me i love the feel! Thanks guys!

BrettMR Jan 13, 2010 03:12 PM

coilovers!!!! make the plunge!!

BlueEvoG Jan 13, 2010 03:18 PM

haha ya i was looking into coilovers, but i was told by my buddy who is a actual race car driver that coilovers are pointless really unless you go to the track and race all the time cause when are you going to actually change the height and then you have to get the alignment done everytime to and he said it would just be a pain for me. Now on a race car on the other hand he said they are they way to go!

autoxer_minh Jan 13, 2010 04:12 PM

Any particular reason you're focused on that combo? Here's a great thread that might help you out if you're still looking at options.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-comments.html

jdmEviL8 Jan 13, 2010 04:52 PM

lol someone text me earlier today asking if i wanted to buy this set up.. very random

Smike Jan 13, 2010 05:07 PM

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-reviewed.html

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ead-links.html

Just jumping to coilovers does not mean better handling.

SpecRs do work on the KYBs.

dbsears Jan 13, 2010 05:11 PM

Ditch the KYB's and atleast get MR Bilsteins. If you aren't going to track most likely not going to need coilovers. I went from Swift/Bilstein combo to custom Ohlins and yes it was a huge difference but on the street unless you are driving like an idiot you don't need the extra benefits. There are more downsides such as adjustments, noise, ride harshness, alignment, and more frequent rebuilds. Not including costs for a decent set of coilovers (ie decent meaning sub $2000 don't buy you anything that great)

I would start off with that seeing as that combo can easily be found for less than $500 and work quite well. I tracked that setup a few times and it was more than capable. Combine it with a mild RSB and good tires and it will be plenty fun for atleast a year or two.

Smike Jan 13, 2010 05:15 PM


Originally Posted by dbsears (Post 7884865)
Ditch the KYB's and atleast get MR Bilsteins. If you aren't going to track most likely not going to need coilovers. I went from Swift/Bilstein combo to custom Ohlins and yes it was a huge difference but on the street unless you are driving like an idiot you don't need the extra benefits. There are more downsides such as adjustments, noise, ride harshness, alignment, and more frequent rebuilds. Not including costs for a decent set of coilovers (ie decent meaning sub $2000 don't buy you anything that great)

I would start off with that seeing as that combo can easily be found for less than $500 and work quite well. I tracked that setup a few times and it was more than capable. Combine it with a mild RSB and good tires and it will be plenty fun for atleast a year or two.

This. {thumbup}

BlueEvoG Jan 13, 2010 05:19 PM

^^ cool ya i will have to look into that sounds like a good idea thanks. Ya i know coilovers are def expensive that is why i am sorta detered from them i mean i would buy them if i tracked but i dont so i dont see to many extra benefits if you know what i mean.

BlueEvoG Jan 13, 2010 05:20 PM


Originally Posted by jdmEviL8 (Post 7884808)
lol someone text me earlier today asking if i wanted to buy this set up.. very random

haha that is weird who texted it to you?

josel_atr Jan 13, 2010 06:04 PM


Originally Posted by autoxer_minh (Post 7884703)
Any particular reason you're focused on that combo? Here's a great thread that might help you out if you're still looking at options.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-comments.html

+1

look for used sets op. that will save you a lot..

jdmEviL8 Jan 13, 2010 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by BlueEvoG (Post 7884893)
haha that is weird who texted it to you?


not really sure, he probably saw my ad on craigslist for my spoiler and thought i needed suspension... it was a 425 286 number...

yahu Jan 14, 2010 02:40 AM

I'm running spec-R's on the Bilsteins, and so is Andrew (not sure if a ride in my car helped or not). Agreed with what you and the others are saying - you will not come close to utilizing the coilovers during normal street driving, certainly not enough to cover the jump in cost.

dbsears Jan 14, 2010 08:51 AM

Unless you drive like I do then you need R comps just to go get groceries :p

tweakdsm Jan 14, 2010 08:54 AM

Blisten shocks/red swift springs, otherwise dump money into coils :)


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