ST (Suspension Techniques) coilovers - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OICU812 · 08-05-2013, 08:06 PM

Ok guys for you that installed the ST did you use the Subaru washer on top? Between stock top hat and coil..

Kmurph · 08-05-2013, 10:43 PM

No need for it, just use stock top hats and you are good. I have had mine on for about 500 miles and no strange noises or problem

mike the snake · 08-05-2013, 11:19 PM

Mine are quiet so far as well. I have maybe 50 miles on them, but have gone on some bumpy roads that had my Ohlins coilovers knocking loudly on my 135.

I'm really liking these ST coilovers, the spring rates are relatively soft.

kchiang4200 · 09-29-2013, 03:29 AM

Hey guys, newbie question here: When you installed these, how far were you able to screw the top nut? There's this plastic blue ring in the nut and it doesn't seem like it'll screw any further. Thanks.

hanabie · 09-29-2013, 02:57 PM

damn.. my next purchase

mike the snake · 09-29-2013, 08:21 PM

2200 miles so far, still loving my ST coilovers.

Ride is similar to stock, improved handling, car is lowered 1.5", no noises or knocking, all is good.

nakamur21 · 09-30-2013, 12:51 AM

what are the spring rates on the STs?

RallySport Direct · 09-30-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nakamur21

what are the spring rates on the STs?

Spring Rate Front : 230lbs/in
Spring Rate Rear : 285lbs/in
Spring Rate Front Metric : 4.1Kg/mm
Spring Rate Rear Metric : 5Kg/mm

And drop specs are:

Drop Height Front : .8 - 2in
Drop Height Rear : .8 - 2in
Drop Height Front Metric : 20 - 50mm
Drop Height Rear Metric : 20 - 50mm

Hope this helps! Thinking these will be going on my personal BRZ next spring

Thanks,
Rick

Circuit Motorsports · 10-01-2013, 11:36 AM

These are a great option for those looking to get a slight "sport" upgrade from the stock suspension and have the added feature of setting their ride height.

This is like a really good "OEM" sport option. Think Porsche GT3.

continuecrushing · 10-02-2013, 07:10 AM

How much negative camber are you guys getting on the front end?

For those of you NOT running camber plates...

funbeatsfast · 10-02-2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports

These are a great option for those looking to get a slight "sport" upgrade from the stock suspension and have the added feature of setting their ride height.

This is like a really good "OEM" sport option. Think Porsche GT3.

Alright, I'm in.

My preference is to support local vendors. Anyone besides TireRack selling these things in OH/IN/PA? Don't see 'em on Stranoparts.

CSG David · 10-02-2013, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funbeatsfast

Alright, I'm in.

My preference is to support local vendors. Anyone besides TireRack selling these things in OH/IN/PA? Don't see 'em on Stranoparts.

Would be great if we are local, but we aren't in Ohio.

We recently added this to our line up. Hearing that it is manufactured by KW, we know the manufacturing quality of materials is top notch.

Swabe · 10-10-2013, 06:52 PM

people with these CO, would you say they're an upgrade compare to stock (except the lowering part)?

mike the snake · 10-10-2013, 07:45 PM

I would say they're definitely an upgrade compared to stock. They're made by KW (same as the KW V1's) so you know they are quality.

Slightly stiffer spring rates, lowering ability, less body roll, and they seem valved very well for the application.

There's some stutter bumps on the road near me that had my old BMW 135i and my stockBRZ skipping slightly in the turn, and the ST's keep my BRZ rear firmly planted and smoothly eat those bumps up.

Ride is similar to stock, not much stiffer at all, I have over 2000 miles on them and no noises or knocking.

I'm super happy with these coilovers.

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Kmurph Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout AT/FRS Location: Vancouver,WA/Portland, OR Posts: 58 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	No need for it, just use stock top hats and you are good. I have had mine on for about 500 miles and no strange noises or problem __________________ WHITEOUT FRS/AT

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Swabe Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Black Location: NJ Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	people with these CO, would you say they're an upgrade compare to stock (except the lowering part)? __________________ IG: swabelife

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mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	Mine are quiet so far as well. I have maybe 50 miles on them, but have gone on some bumpy roads that had my Ohlins coilovers knocking loudly on my 135. I'm really liking these ST coilovers, the spring rates are relatively soft.

09-29-2013, 03:29 AM	#32
kchiang4200 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: USA Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Hey guys, newbie question here: When you installed these, how far were you able to screw the top nut? There's this plastic blue ring in the nut and it doesn't seem like it'll screw any further. Thanks.

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hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	damn.. my next purchase

09-29-2013, 08:21 PM	#34
mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	2200 miles so far, still loving my ST coilovers. Ride is similar to stock, improved handling, car is lowered 1.5", no noises or knocking, all is good.

09-30-2013, 12:51 AM	#35
nakamur21 Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ limited Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	what are the spring rates on the STs?

10-01-2013, 11:36 AM	#37
Circuit Motorsports Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,353 Thanks: 294 Thanked 495 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s)	These are a great option for those looking to get a slight "sport" upgrade from the stock suspension and have the added feature of setting their ride height. This is like a really good "OEM" sport option. Think Porsche GT3.

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10-10-2013, 07:45 PM	#42
mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	I would say they're definitely an upgrade compared to stock. They're made by KW (same as the KW V1's) so you know they are quality. Slightly stiffer spring rates, lowering ability, less body roll, and they seem valved very well for the application. There's some stutter bumps on the road near me that had my old BMW 135i and my stockBRZ skipping slightly in the turn, and the ST's keep my BRZ rear firmly planted and smoothly eat those bumps up. Ride is similar to stock, not much stiffer at all, I have over 2000 miles on them and no noises or knocking. I'm super happy with these coilovers.

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