ST Coilovers Unboxed

Trevendous03 · 06-13-2012, 08:56 PM

I just recently purchased ST Coilovers from The Suspension Source on eBay for a ridiculously low price.

They arrived today, so I snapped a few pics... Review to come soon, as I'm installing these Saturday.

A lot of people may say, "Why did you go with a galvanized coilover instead of stainless steel?" The answer is simple. I tried to go with Eibach Pro Street S, but there's a nationwide backorder, and I didn't want to wait. The next obvious stainless setup would have been KW V1, which would have been $300 more. I'm fine with spraying down the coilovers with anti-seize a few times before and during the winter. Shouldn't be too difficult.

Post Updated

Initial Thoughts:
- I'm initially set at Front 25" (fender apex to ground) clearance, Rear 25.5" clearance. I like slight rake.
- Rides way smoother than stock ZSP.
- Not harsh at all on bumps.
- A tad jumpy on bad roads but better than ZSP.
- Handling improvement is noticeable but not as much of an improvement as I thought, but then again these are pretty soft.
- I'm happy with the setup!

obert · 06-13-2012, 09:39 PM

Price ?

Jealous.....................LOL

CJ421 · 06-13-2012, 11:08 PM

Thanks for posting pictures. Usually the only pictures we see are of the car after the suspension has already been installed, and of course you can't see the actual parts.

The yellow springs look good and kudos to you for going for a coilover setup vs. just springs. Might want to post a DIY on anti-seize because I don't think there is one. That's a pretty important thing to do with galvanized steel.

Trevendous03 · 06-14-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

Price ?

Jealous.....................LOL

I'll have to PM you the price... You shouldn't be jealous. These coilovers were about the same cost as the Eibach/FSD package. They're the cheapest German-made coilovers money can buy. Well, Vogtlands may have been slightly cheaper but they're harder to find in the US.

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Thanks for posting pictures. Usually the only pictures we see are of the car after the suspension has already been installed, and of course you can't see the actual parts.

The yellow springs look good and kudos to you for going for a coilover setup vs. just springs. Might want to post a DIY on anti-seize because I don't think there is one. That's a pretty important thing to do with galvanized steel.

Thanks! I like the yellow springs too (not like it matters)... it matches my BMW Performance BBK. haha I've had cars with shocks/springs and coilovers in the past. Shocks/springs were always bouncy whereas a tuned coilover setup always felt more stable, albeit I have always had Taiwanese coilovers and not German ones. The Taiwanese coilovers, while stable, were too stiff. That's why I was hesitant to go with coilovers again, but I did lots of research and read that ST V1 and KW V1 were very comfortable for daily use and more comfortable than H&R Sport, plus you get the added bonus of adjustability, in case I ever upgrade the sound system or want to raise it for winter.

I'll definitely take some pics after installation and provide a review. I'll also try to eventually post a Anti-Seize DIY once that time comes. I rarely ever drive my car in heavy snow anyways, so that's another reason why galvanized is okay with me.

Everfly · 06-14-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

Price ?

Jealous.....................LOL

$785 shipped

obert · 06-14-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Everfly

$785 shipped

From were ?

obert · 06-14-2012, 12:00 PM

So are you just going to use the stock top hat ?

Everfly · 06-14-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

From were ?

http://www.1xracing.com/suspension_t.../i-403283.aspx
The e9x share the same as e8x

Trevendous03 · 06-14-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

So are you just going to use the stock top hat ?

Yep! I will reuse the stock top hat.

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Originally Posted by Everfly

http://www.1xracing.com/suspension_t.../i-403283.aspx
The e9x share the same as e8x

I highly doubt this is true... they're different part numbers. My part number is 90232. Usually if they'll work on both vehicles, they'd be the same part number. Doesn't the E9X weigh more than the E8X?

#Tee · 06-14-2012, 04:24 PM

Whats the front and rear spring rate on those?

obert · 06-14-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Everfly

http://www.1xracing.com/suspension_t.../i-403283.aspx
The e9x share the same as e8x

Yeah not sure about this one, they might fit but the ride quality will not be the same.

Trevendous03 · 06-15-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Whats the front and rear spring rate on those?

I'm not really sure. The seller wouldn't list the spring rates. They're identical to KW V1 though except for the metal that is used.

Can anyone chime in on this?

Rookie83 · 06-15-2012, 10:08 AM

Nice, your gonna love em! Thats a good price, I think i paid like $990 shipped for mine. Ive had them on for like 8 months now and not a single problem, ride is good too. Congrats!

Trevendous03 · 06-15-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie83

Nice, your gonna love em! Thats a good price, I think i paid like $990 shipped for mine. Ive had them on for like 8 months now and not a single problem, ride is good too. Congrats!

Thanks! They seem very high quality. I have only had Taiwanese coilovers before and these are so much higher quality. Very happy with my choice based on aesthetics. I'll let everyone know more when I install these puppies.

#Tee · 06-15-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevendous03

I'm not really sure. The seller wouldn't list the spring rates. They're identical to KW V1 though except for the metal that is used.

Can anyone chime in on this?

ah ok...if the same as kw1, then its about 210/550.

Trevendous03 · 06-15-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

ah ok...if the same as kw1, then its about 210/550.

Yeah it's the exact valving as KW V1, so that would be right then.

VMRWheels · 06-15-2012, 04:17 PM

Whoa, the adjustable locking collar looks plastic? I'm probably wrong...

Everfly · 06-15-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Whoa, the adjustable locking collar looks plastic? I'm probably wrong...

Yes it's indeed.

Trevendous03 · 06-16-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Whoa, the adjustable locking collar looks plastic? I'm probably wrong...

I read that they're plastic with a metal core. Does that make any sense? That's what I've read on other forums.

jvsxn · 06-17-2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Trevendous03

I'm not really sure. The seller wouldn't list the spring rates. They're identical to KW V1 though except for the metal that is used.

Can anyone chime in on this?

Truth. Also, ST only offers a 5 year warranty whereas KW offers lifetime warranty. Besides that, that statement is true.

Signal513 · 06-17-2012, 11:41 PM

Sweet...post pics when you can. I just ordered a set from http://fifteen52.us/ for $859 shipped. Cant wait to have them installed.

Trevendous03 · 06-18-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Signal513

Sweet...post pics when you can. I just ordered a set from http://fifteen52.us/ for $859 shipped. Cant wait to have them installed.

That's an awesome price! That's slightly better than what I got them for...

Will post a full review this week and prob have to wait till next week for pictures, cause this week is crazy busy.

Initial Thoughts:
- I'm initially set at Front 25" (fender apex to ground) clearance, Rear 25.5" clearance. I like slight rake.
- Rides way smoother than stock ZSP.
- Not harsh at all on bumps.
- A tad jumpy on bad roads but better than ZSP.
- Handling improvement is noticeable but not as much of an improvement as I thought, but then again these are pretty soft.
- I'm happy with the setup!

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