Had ST Coilovers for 6+months now and wasn't giving me the ride quality I've been looking for. Also the past 1.5-2 month the quality went to shit and started hearing more of a popping noise every once in a while.
Huge thanks to @
switchlanez for the recommendation. Originally had KW V3 already coming in, but I don't need the adjustability as all I'm seeking is a good drop and a comfortable ride. Easier on the wallet too!
Installed B8/Sportline yesterday and the difference is night and day.
Initial impressions:
Ride was more firm/stiffer and feels more solid all around
Most roads feel the same now. With ST I could feel how rough certain roads would be and that was not comfortable at all. Could literally feel the road in terms of whether is was smooth or rough.
No more random popping noises once in a while
Freeway cruising is so much more comfortable
Handles road imperfections very well, much more composed
Braking response is much faster, was very sluggish previously on STs.
(Had a lot more thoughts but I forgot lol, I'll add to this list as I remember them)
Enjoying this setup a lot, driven over 5 hours on it within the past 24 hours and have gotten to know it very well.
Just a few questions for those that are knowledgeable.
Driver side feels more "harder" than passenger side, why is that?
Installing with an impact gun, is there a chance that my suspension was damaged?
Instructions said only use self locking nut once, is it bad to disassemble and assemble again?
A local mechanic did the initial install of my b8/sportline. He used impact gun to assemble it.. As soon as I was leaving I felt binding when I would turn the car and he said its "normal" because its new and breaking in... Knew in my head that was some bullshit so I had no choice but to drive to my go-to guy Alex at Fuzion Teknique. Drove with this setup from SD to LA.
We found out the damn mechanic didn't install the front spring seat when putting on the stock tophat in the fronts. Also the passenger side wasn't assembled properly and the whole suspension would turn with the car when I was turning.
Rear seemed fine and that was that, no more binding or anything weird but is there a chance that my suspension is already damaged? I drove 2 hours from SD to LA to get this fixed. Also with the use of an impact gun assembling my suspension. When we had my fronts reassembled we didn't use an impact gun, but just wondering if I possibly already damaged it.
After everything though, I'm enjoying everything this setup has to offer more than the ST Coilovers. I daily drive my car and seeked comfort, I do not track/drift/hoon/etc.