Front/Rear Strut & Shock Compatibility
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- Chicago
- First Name
- Mike
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- 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2006 Mercedes E350 4matic
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT COBB Setup
1999 Honda Civic EX
2001 Subaru B4 Blitzen
1997 Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STI v.IV
2026 Triumph Trident 800
You can definitely bring the Legnum on the track.
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- SA
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- Bill/ビル
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- 2000 ギャラン Type-V
1997 Triton GLS [6G74 conversion]
2019 i30 N-Line
The cracked rim was wrapped with 225/40R18. And was using the ISC coil overs. I had two sets of springs for the coilovers but cant remember what i was running when i cracked it.
One set was 8kg (i was young and silly wanting a soft ride... Instant regret). The second pair i eventually switched to were 10kg cos everyone else said they were ok, but still didnt feel right to me cos of weight over the front.
Now running 235/45R17 and using the MCA coilovers with the higher spring rates. Thicker wall is definitely more forgiving.
But it's not just the bumps tbh, have way more confidence to throw it into a corner at speed with the newer coilovers.
The rear used to be very skatey too, much better now but I've also been trying different wheel alignments. So lots of variables.
But its really all subjective and the dampers on my new coilovers are fundamentally better than my old ones. Ymmv.
One set was 8kg (i was young and silly wanting a soft ride... Instant regret). The second pair i eventually switched to were 10kg cos everyone else said they were ok, but still didnt feel right to me cos of weight over the front.
Now running 235/45R17 and using the MCA coilovers with the higher spring rates. Thicker wall is definitely more forgiving.
But it's not just the bumps tbh, have way more confidence to throw it into a corner at speed with the newer coilovers.
The rear used to be very skatey too, much better now but I've also been trying different wheel alignments. So lots of variables.
But its really all subjective and the dampers on my new coilovers are fundamentally better than my old ones. Ymmv.
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Hey guys currently in the process of ordering all the parts associated with putting together a new set of shocks & springs. My car came with coilovers so unfortunately im missing all the miscellaneous things such as strut mounts/tops/bushings/bump stops/ spring rubbers etc.
In regards to the strut mounts does anyone know if the fronts come with bearings in them? The strut tops im about to order dont show any bearings in the picture and i dont want to order everything then find out im missing bearings. The diagram in amayama just shows a strut top drawing and doesnt list any bearing as a seperate part
In regards to the strut mounts does anyone know if the fronts come with bearings in them? The strut tops im about to order dont show any bearings in the picture and i dont want to order everything then find out im missing bearings. The diagram in amayama just shows a strut top drawing and doesnt list any bearing as a seperate part
Awesome, thanks!
Carbongoat
Idling at the Lights
Hey just got a Legnum in the states. You are using 2g eclipse coilovers with no issue?
- Location
- Chicago
- First Name
- Mike
- Drive
- 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2006 Mercedes E350 4matic
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT COBB Setup
1999 Honda Civic EX
2001 Subaru B4 Blitzen
1997 Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STI v.IV
2026 Triumph Trident 800
Largus makes a really nice kit specifically made for our cars. I have that system and it is absolutely amazing. Very Easy to adjust
Carbongoat
Idling at the Lights
I can get them in the states?
- Location
- Chicago
- First Name
- Mike
- Drive
- 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2006 Mercedes E350 4matic
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT COBB Setup
1999 Honda Civic EX
2001 Subaru B4 Blitzen
1997 Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STI v.IV
2026 Triumph Trident 800
No, they come from Japan.
Carbongoat
Idling at the Lights
I mean they will ship to the US?
- Location
- Chicago
- First Name
- Mike
- Drive
- 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2006 Mercedes E350 4matic
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT COBB Setup
1999 Honda Civic EX
2001 Subaru B4 Blitzen
1997 Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STI v.IV
2026 Triumph Trident 800
Yes I order a lot of stuff from this company. They have a whole section for our car.
Carbongoat
Idling at the Lights
What’s the price in dollars?
- Location
- Chicago
- First Name
- Mike
- Drive
- 1997 Mitsubishi Legnum VR4 COTY
2006 Mercedes E350 4matic
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx XT COBB Setup
1999 Honda Civic EX
2001 Subaru B4 Blitzen
1997 Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STI v.IV
2026 Triumph Trident 800
$750 plus shipping
Welcome to the club!!!!
I’ll second the recommendation for Blackhawk. Was able to get my Cusco sway bar set shipped for less than my friend through his distributor. The yen is super weak against the dollar…. somehow, so maximize your buying power while you can!
Blackhawk is just a mail forwarder, no different to Nengun and many others. Each will have their own pricing with companies like Cusco.
Yes, they don’t have a storefront or warehousing for stock, just an office and staff. Just pointing out the fact that I’ve had good experiences with them, and my friend who has a similar business in the US couldn’t beat their prices on my Cusco order. Never used Nangun, just Blackhawk, Amayama, and directly friends.
jdmftwyo
Leaving Skid Marks
I am yes. I'm on a set of godspeed mono ss (with upgraded swift springs with higher spring rate) You can grab any 2G dsm coilover stateside and they will work just fine.
