Best springs for performance?

[JoeBoxer]

I'm going with the RCE Yellow Starter Kit Lite, you get springs, bumpstops, front camber bolts, and Whiteline rear camber bushings for under $500 not to mention the alignment specs are included...

[Juan@aePerformance]

We run swift springs on almost all of our cars that have springs. They will be out shortly, one member here already has the prototypes.

[mines13]

Originally Posted by Juan@aePerformance

We run swift springs on almost all of our cars that have springs. They will be out shortly, one member here already has the prototypes.

Yes, I am quite happy with them. Awaiting final technical specs for the production version.

[Justin.b]

Originally Posted by just86

seem like Eibach spring got problems from the other thread, so try and stay away from that

Check that thread again. It seems like the damage to the dampers was caused during installation. The installer used an impact gun on the top nut without using a tool to keep the rod from rotating in the body of the damper.

-Justin

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by just86

seem like Eibach spring got problems from the other thread, so try and stay away from that

Negative. That OP had a lot of info wrong which he's admitted to. He and the owner of that car agree that it was an installation problem, not a problem with the springs.

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by just86

seem like Eibach spring got problems from the other thread, so try and stay away from that

I'm not sure what thread you're thinking of. If it was this thread:

Eibach Thread Here

...then I'm not sure it's fair to say Eibach springs have problems. It sounds like it was an installation problem (possible shaft spinning).


Edit: Oops...looks like a few others said the same thing

[Draco-REX]

I'm going with RCE Yellow springs. RCE does their homework and I've been very happy with their springs on my STI. 20mm drop F/R, and they will preserve the balance of the car.

[Scooter Style]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

I'm going with the RCE Yellow Starter Kit Lite, you get springs, bumpstops, front camber bolts, and Whiteline rear camber bushings for under $500 not to mention the alignment specs are included...

Under $500... where?

[schtebie]

Originally Posted by Scooter Style

Under $500... where?

Direct from RaceComp Engineering!

[JDM-dono]

Glad I came across this thread. STi pinks only give 15mm drop. Hotchkis Springs 1 inch springs with stock like handling which is exactly what I'm after.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by Scooter Style

Under $500... where?

Honestly....I don't remember quoting anyone that or posting it. But I've been on some meds due to a knee injury so anything could have happened.

And what the hell, 499 sounds good to me. I'll put it up in the for sale thread.

I have a lot to say on the topic of what springs are best but in reality it depends and it's still early. I've always liked Swifts and we do sell them but we'd like to see final specs. We got our start selling STI Pink springs so we'll always have a thing for them. Eibach Pro-kits seem like a fine choice too.

- Andrew

[Dave-ROR]

I hear some Eibach Sportline reviews will be coming soon...

[industrial]

I think I'm just going to wait for the STI springs.

http://www.sti.jp/news/2012/12024.html

Subaru Tecnica International, Ltd., set a new item "coil spring" for (ZC6) SUBARU BRZ, will be released through the SUBARU dealers nationwide from August 10 this time.

"Coil spring" is a product that assumes the combination of damper and standard of SUBARU BRZ, aim a low center of gravity lowered about 15mm posture the body, to improve the steering stability while reducing the amount of roll when the steering have. Not to compromise the ride in everyday driving, we have decided to specifications traveling thorough experimentation.

In order to match with Standard Mounting genuine damper, set the specifications thoroughly Repeat the test run. Without compromising the ride quality, so aim boiled down to setting a low center of gravity, handling and stability will increase, not finish.
Along with the effect of reducing the role of vehicle height by 15mm down ratio of about standard car, tightens the more sporty silhouette of the BRZ.

※ Please note that you need two one front, both per rear.
※ coil spring is only adaptive models. Balance to deteriorate and for before and after different vehicle weight, to model adaptation can not be mounted outside.
※ For standard vehicle height (when empty), but about 15mm falling, you may change the amount of ride height may vary depending on individual differences in circumstances fitted OP, and parts of the body.

[ultra]

I've got the Whiteline Com-Cs, camber bolts and rear camber bushings plus some Eibach Pro Kit springs lying around in my storage room right now, and some RCE Yellows on the way to complete the Starter Kit setup.

I'm planning on driving the car stock (on summer tires) as much as I can until my trusted mechanic/alignment guy gets back in mid-September so I'll post up a review on the RCE Yellows then.

Will probably skip installing the Eibachs altogether and just sell them on in favour of the RCE Yellows + starter kit since the RCE starter kit was developed as a package. Unless somebody can bribe me to go through the additional effort and $$$ of two spring installs and two alignkents for the sake of a true back to back comparison.

Also, I suspect that an alignment will influence handling in addition to just springs, which gives people another variable to consider.