Hey everybody, I'm looking for some input on either spring/strut combos or possibly coilovers.
Current setup for my 06 WRX:
-Tein H Tech springs on stock struts
-Perrin adjustable front and rear sways w/ endlinks (I believe they were 22mm, but might be 24)
-Upgraded rotors/pads/SS lines
-Rota Torques w/ 235/40/17 tires that will be replaced soon
-Cobb stage 2 protune
The car is my daily driver, but will see frequent spirited drives through the mountains and the occasional auto-x in STU, and will likely still drive in the snow (with snow tires). I'd like to give rallycross a try one of these days for funsies, but the goal isn't to have a track car I can live with on the street, but rather the other way around. I'm looking for comfort level on par or better than the H Techs gave (I'm married with a kid on the way - both will ride in the car), lowered compared to stock - not stanced or anything, and sharper handling for track day fun. I'm comfortable do the work myself, and figure a budget around $1500 +/- a few hundred.
I've been overall happy with the current setup, but after sitting on H Techs for ~100k miles, it's time to change it up and make some improvements. My 98 STi had Cusco coilovers on it from the previous owner and while it handled like it was on rails, it felt like my kidneys took a beating anytime I hit a pebble. I admit at the time I didn't have a garage to work on it so never actually messed with any of the settings for ride height, rebound, etc that might have helped the comfort level, but have one now.
Anyway, thoughts?
Current setup for my 06 WRX:
-Tein H Tech springs on stock struts
-Perrin adjustable front and rear sways w/ endlinks (I believe they were 22mm, but might be 24)
-Upgraded rotors/pads/SS lines
-Rota Torques w/ 235/40/17 tires that will be replaced soon
-Cobb stage 2 protune
The car is my daily driver, but will see frequent spirited drives through the mountains and the occasional auto-x in STU, and will likely still drive in the snow (with snow tires). I'd like to give rallycross a try one of these days for funsies, but the goal isn't to have a track car I can live with on the street, but rather the other way around. I'm looking for comfort level on par or better than the H Techs gave (I'm married with a kid on the way - both will ride in the car), lowered compared to stock - not stanced or anything, and sharper handling for track day fun. I'm comfortable do the work myself, and figure a budget around $1500 +/- a few hundred.
I've been overall happy with the current setup, but after sitting on H Techs for ~100k miles, it's time to change it up and make some improvements. My 98 STi had Cusco coilovers on it from the previous owner and while it handled like it was on rails, it felt like my kidneys took a beating anytime I hit a pebble. I admit at the time I didn't have a garage to work on it so never actually messed with any of the settings for ride height, rebound, etc that might have helped the comfort level, but have one now.
Anyway, thoughts?