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post Apr 17, 2007 - 4:45 PM
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I'm a Subaru owner but my gf has a 6gc.

I'll be replacing the top mounts in the next month and since were there, were thinking of droping it.

I saw you suspension FAQ but not spring rate is stated for any of the springs.

So my question is..... what is the best dropping springs that offer a soft ride without bottoming.

I have Eibach Proline on my Impreza and she finds them a bit stiff. Would Tein S. work for her?

Btw it's a 1994 GT-S
 
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post Apr 17, 2007 - 9:15 PM
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the s.techs would work well. they are only slightly firmer than the stock springs and the ride is definately pleasant.

i had s.techs for about half a year and switched to ss dampers, and i have to admit i miss the ride quality.



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post Apr 17, 2007 - 10:54 PM
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Cheaper springs = lower spring rate = softer ride. Most of the lowering springs for the 6gc are less than 3kg, which is pretty mild.


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post Apr 17, 2007 - 11:26 PM
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Some 500s in front and rear should do just fine. lol. NOT. Everyone seems to like the s-techs. I've got the dropzones and they are kind of stiff. I wish I knew the rate. Anyone know were to pick up a set of 500s for my Celica?


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post Apr 18, 2007 - 9:23 AM
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The Tein S-Techs will do the job. I have heard nothing but praise about them. A combination of S-Techs and KYB BR-2 shocks is very common on here.

I know ground control has a set of springs on one of their coilover setups that has a spring rate of 650. One of my 5th Gen friends is trying to find some.


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post Apr 18, 2007 - 5:25 PM
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Thanks for the help guys,

Another question.... is the GT-S lower than the GT, if so by how much?
post Apr 18, 2007 - 5:42 PM
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QUOTE(Guerice @ Apr 18, 2007 - 6:25 PM) [snapback]548232[/snapback]

Thanks for the help guys,

Another question.... is the GT-S lower than the GT, if so by how much?

Nope, same thing. They just called them different things in Canadia and USA. The GT-S in Canadia is just a GT that has all the fancy bells and wistles. Same thing as a USA GT with Sport Suspension package. Just more options. Look up the sport suspension package if you 3-4 hours to read about pretty much nothing. They did come with a different type shock too.


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