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86socal 08-10-2013 08:32 PM

apexi n1 exv, stance super sport, st coiolovers
 
im deciding between these three apexi, stance or st coilovers. i havent seen a review for the apexi coilovers for our cars yet but i would like to know which one would you guys choose more for daily driving. thanks:iono:

Enraged21 08-11-2013 09:24 AM

ST. It's the cheapest out of those three. Only height adjustable, not dampening adjustable like the other two. Not sure if you're looking for DD only but ST is a great choice. Definitely what I'm going with.

mrk1 08-11-2013 09:41 AM

ST is really a great coilover for the money

console_cowboy 08-11-2013 03:58 PM

Well the ST coilovers are basically KW (very good quality coils) coilovers without the stainless steel body. I've heard good things about the coating ST uses and there are several good reviews on this forum. The ST coilovers may only have height adjustments, but I imagine they would perform the best. I would also check out RCE Tarmac coilovers as well if your budget is a bit higher.

Ny Brz 08-11-2013 06:10 PM

I have review on the St Coils on here. I am very satisfied with the coils thus far, if you plan on using them for using for DD then you can't beat the price of under 900. If you plan on adding camber plates then save your money and go with a full dampening coil system like Fortune 500, Tein Flex or Stance and of course KW3s.

mike the snake 08-11-2013 07:05 PM

I'm really liking my ST coilovers a lot. Especially the spring rates, which are close to stock, so the ride doesn't suffer.

I researched, and I cannot figure out how the different companies are coming up with their spring rate decisions. I see rates from 4K to 10K, stiffer in front, some stiffer in the rear, at least the ST coilovers mimic the stock rates and retain the stock characteristics, with slightly softer rates in front if I'm not mistaken.

Ny Brz 08-11-2013 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mike the snake (Post 1133979)
I'm really liking my ST coilovers a lot. Especially the spring rates, which are close to stock, so the ride doesn't suffer.

I researched, and I cannot figure out how the different companies are coming up with their spring rate decisions. I see rates from 4K to 10K, stiffer in front, some stiffer in the rear, at least the ST coilovers mimic the stock rates and retain the stock characteristics, with slightly softer rates in front if I'm not mistaken.

The STs were meant for a entry/DD application that's why keep the SR close to stock feel. Other companies which have higher spring rates make those coils intended for use of race and track, if i decide to go full race or road race often i will end switching to KW3s.

86socal 08-11-2013 09:05 PM

Thanks for everyones input, i really appreciate it. i would really like to hear what others have to say on the other 2 coilovers, apexi and stance for ride quality

TylerLieberman 08-13-2013 07:19 PM

For daily driving being the focus, ST for sure.


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