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Originally Posted by Kemplar
Folks,
I'm kind of torn about which way to go for my suspension mods. I've done some autocross in the past, but frankly I'm not the best cone dodger in the world although I do plan to pick it back up once the car arrives.
Basically I'd like to make the car stiffer and more neutral while still having a livable daily drive. I'm also in Ohio, so I'm a bit concerned about clearance in the winter. I know a coilover will let me adjust the height but I hear once the threads get gummed up they become hard to work with?
I see two options:
1. Dinan Stage 2- I have a dealer that can install it and my understanding is I'm looking at about 1/2 an inch lower clearance but no adjustability. This setup probably won't be quite as good in the handling department but it's more set it and forget it.
2. KW V2- I can play with the suspension quite a bit to get it how I'd like it and it should be decent for autox and the occasional track day, but I'll need to find a shop to do the install and learn how to adjust the height or take it to a shop to have it done seasonally.
Anybody else in my shoes? Am I missing anything I should be thinking about? Thanks for your input!
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Since you are in Ohio and I know your roads are as bad as they are in PA you should consider a monotube damper. Don't forget bilstein PSS10; they are very, very good monotube dampers. Better than any twin-tube design for our rougher roads. You will have better ride compliance and better damping control with a monotube damper.
Hope that helps.
Dave Mac