Just wanted to give you guys some info on a new set of coilovers on the market. They are made in Germany by KW Suspensions.

http://www.msmracing.com/images/KW_STI_V3.jpg

Highlights:
INOX stainless steel construction.
Superior corrosion resistance compared to the galvanized units from other manufacturers. Despite harsh driving conditions, you will retain the height adjustability of your coilovers year after year.
A salt spray comparison test was conducted by a University in Germany, the results of which can be found here:
http://www.kw-gmbh.de/e_version/salzspruehnebeltest/dokumentation.php

Different high-speed/low-speed compression rates.
Valved for quicker high-speed compression similar to the stock vehicle, but the slow-speed compression is valved with performance handling in mind. The end result is a coilover that rides comfortably over small bumps and undulations in the pavement, but controls body roll and pitch for performance driving.

We will be stocking two versions for the WRX:
Variant 1: Height adjustable (lowers 20-50mm front/rear)
Variant 3: Height adjustable (lowers 20-50mm front/rear), infinitely adjustable rebound, 14 level adjustable compression

For the STi, the Variant 3 lowers 30-55mm front and 25-50mm rear.

Spring rates:
350lb front (WRX)
450lb front (STI)
Progressive rate rear (WRX/STI)

So, just wanted to see what you guys think of this new suspension system and try and answer some questions if you have them.

how much??

We're still finalizing the pricing. I would expect around $1500 for the V1s, and a little above 2k for the V3s. We will post the details to the Vendor For Sale forum when everything is set.

Also, if there is sufficient interest, we could set up a group buy and pass along the savings.

maybe you should offer a free trial set to a member so we can report back an unbiased report... i volunteer

Are the WRX coilovers compatable with the GC8 Impreza RS model?

Tommy2hotty,
Unfortunately, we won't be able to offer a free trial kit. We will try and make the introductory pricing as good as possible though.

Snagtastic,
There is a separate model KW coilover for the GC Impreza. One nice thing about the KW kits is that they don't take a "one size fits all" approach.

where in the ville are you?

Roamin'Coyote,
We don't have our shop set up yet. In the interim, we've worked with some other local shops (like Union 7 in West Chester) for installs.


On the coilovers, I forgot to mention that KW North America provides a lifetime warranty to the initial purchaser. Shows the confidence they have in the product.

Please see thread here (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=469600) in the Vendor Classifieds for pricing and more info.