Advice on coilovers

Bleevin · 01-18-2006, 06:43 PM

I was considering replacing my springs to Prodrives or ver8 jdm sti pink takeoffs but now I've almost talked myself into purchasing coilovers.

I was hoping to get your thoughts on the quality, longevity etc on the following

Cusco Zero-2E & E-Con Package
Whiteline Group 4
DMS 40mm Gold Adjustable Shocks

I know I can get the DMS suspension from Rocket Rally but does anyone know where I can get the other coilovers and how much they might cost to purchase and install?

PS. it's for a 06 STI

thanks

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Uncle Ben · 01-18-2006, 06:48 PM

I've got the original run of Tein Flex on mine, I love them... got mine used so not sure how much they run new.

tora · 01-18-2006, 06:54 PM

Zero-2E are $2,279 USD plus shipping/handling.
Add in the E-con and it is an additional $459USD.

You already know about the DMS so I won't mention those.

Whiteline are $2729USD.

The Whiteline's cost more than the DMS40mm's and offer less performance so IMO I would discount those. Cusco makes a good product but for the roads we have here it would not be my first choice.

2turbo · 01-18-2006, 08:14 PM

tein flex...about$2100 inculde tax...doesn't come with tein edfc
tein super steet about $1800 inculde tax...
installtion is about 150

chopchop · 01-18-2006, 08:35 PM

I have EDFC in my car that I don't use, if you need it let me know and I can sell it to you.

Carbon888 · 01-18-2006, 08:52 PM

For the whiteline group 4s, here is a good review by subie gal
http://www.subiegal.com/images/car%2...necoilover.htm
They have a used one at Pdm racing for a 05 STi, not sure if it'll fit the 06s??

I have cusco zero 2R sitting in my room, their quality is top notch!! They're so nice that I don't want to install them yet

Linkseal · 01-18-2006, 10:52 PM

Recommend Cusco Zero-2R..

patr · 01-19-2006, 12:16 AM

they are all very different products. i would suggest driving them first and then deciding. or ask someone who has driven on them all (not me because everyone will say I am biased, but you can stand to think that there may be a reason behind that). the ride quality, for different situations, differs in the extreme.

some are more for 'street look' where others are more for 'road performance' where other is more for 'very smooth road/track'. you can figure out which one pretty much by the brand and where they come from.

as for subie gals' review, she also has a certain brand on her own car which I won't mention :-)

patr · 01-19-2006, 12:17 AM

they are all very different products. i would suggest driving them first and then deciding. or ask someone who has driven on them all (not me because everyone will say I am biased, but you can stand to think that there may be a reason behind that). the ride quality, for different situations, differs in the extreme.

some are more for 'street look' where others are more for 'road performance' where other is more for 'very smooth road/track'. you can figure out which one pretty much by the brand and where they come from. Budget also plays a big part at this price point. Longevity depends on the use. But suffice to say, they each have their own strengths in different areas.

as for subie gals' review, she also has a certain brand on her own car which I won't mention :-)

01-18-2006, 06:43 PM	#1
Bleevin Scooby Newbie Member#: 97086 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2013 FRS WhiteOut	Advice on coilovers I was considering replacing my springs to Prodrives or ver8 jdm sti pink takeoffs but now I've almost talked myself into purchasing coilovers. I was hoping to get your thoughts on the quality, longevity etc on the following Cusco Zero-2E & E-Con Package Whiteline Group 4 DMS 40mm Gold Adjustable Shocks I know I can get the DMS suspension from Rocket Rally but does anyone know where I can get the other coilovers and how much they might cost to purchase and install? PS. it's for a 06 STI thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-18-2006, 06:48 PM	#2
Uncle Ben * Banned * Member#: 28628 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Slurrey, B.C. Canada Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sedan World Rally Blue Pearl	I've got the original run of Tein Flex on mine, I love them... got mine used so not sure how much they run new.

01-18-2006, 06:54 PM	#3
tora Scooby Guru Member#: 5851 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver Vehicle: 09 Forester XT + NA Miata	Zero-2E are $2,279 USD plus shipping/handling. Add in the E-con and it is an additional $459USD. You already know about the DMS so I won't mention those. Whiteline are $2729USD. The Whiteline's cost more than the DMS40mm's and offer less performance so IMO I would discount those. Cusco makes a good product but for the roads we have here it would not be my first choice.

01-18-2006, 08:14 PM	#4
2turbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 75882 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: vancouver Vehicle: 2004 wrx white	tein flex...about$2100 inculde tax...doesn't come with tein edfc tein super steet about $1800 inculde tax... installtion is about 150

01-18-2006, 08:35 PM	#5
chopchop Scooby Specialist Member#: 55630 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, B.C. Vehicle: 04 STi Stage 2 PSM	I have EDFC in my car that I don't use, if you need it let me know and I can sell it to you.

01-18-2006, 08:52 PM	#6
Carbon888 Scooby Specialist Member#: 65536 Join Date: Jul 2004 Vehicle: 05 Impreza \| STi Simple.less is more.	For the whiteline group 4s, here is a good review by subie gal http://www.subiegal.com/images/car%2...necoilover.htm They have a used one at Pdm racing for a 05 STi, not sure if it'll fit the 06s?? I have cusco zero 2R sitting in my room, their quality is top notch!! They're so nice that I don't want to install them yet

01-18-2006, 10:52 PM	#7
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01-19-2006, 12:16 AM	#8
patr NASIOC Supporter Member#: 97 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA	they are all very different products. i would suggest driving them first and then deciding. or ask someone who has driven on them all (not me because everyone will say I am biased, but you can stand to think that there may be a reason behind that). the ride quality, for different situations, differs in the extreme. some are more for 'street look' where others are more for 'road performance' where other is more for 'very smooth road/track'. you can figure out which one pretty much by the brand and where they come from. as for subie gals' review, she also has a certain brand on her own car which I won't mention :-)

01-19-2006, 12:17 AM	#9
patr NASIOC Supporter Member#: 97 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA	they are all very different products. i would suggest driving them first and then deciding. or ask someone who has driven on them all (not me because everyone will say I am biased, but you can stand to think that there may be a reason behind that). the ride quality, for different situations, differs in the extreme. some are more for 'street look' where others are more for 'road performance' where other is more for 'very smooth road/track'. you can figure out which one pretty much by the brand and where they come from. Budget also plays a big part at this price point. Longevity depends on the use. But suffice to say, they each have their own strengths in different areas. as for subie gals' review, she also has a certain brand on her own car which I won't mention :-)