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dayofpain · 2005-06-03, 01:40 PM

OK, i talked with scott at great length about this subject.

I still cant make up my mind, however i would like to see what you all think about my pickle.

OK lest get started.

GOAL: To kill the bumpy bump of the stock springs. To have even finger gap. I am only looking for a mild performance increase. You guys that know me, should know that if i wanted to get nuts on performance i would just sack up and buy ohlins coilovers.
I also do NOT want to change the struts out.

Let it begin....

The springs on the 05 sti are in fact a different part number than the 04. The struts are also a different part number. Which leads me to believe that they did in fact change the suspension. Hence the better reviews on the 05.

Sadly there are only 2 manufacturers that offer a specific 05 version of springs. Tein and Tanabe.

first off i refuse to pay the rediculous price for pinks or prodrives. so before we continue count those out. i will use them for comparison alot though cause they are the standard.

the facts.

Stock = 224/194 Linear

Pinks = 257/217 = drop of 20mm all around. Linear

the 05 revisioned springs...

Tein H Tech = 229/196 Progressive 1.8/1.3
Tein S Tech = 252/219 Progressive 2.0/1.2
Tanabe GF210 = 241/224 Progressive (Best looking drop) 1.5/.9

Other Options...

Espelir ASD = 252/196 Linear 35mm/20mm
Espelir GT = 280/230 Linear 30mm/20mm
Perrin = rates?? 1.9/1.1 Progressive.

2005-06-03, 01:40 PM	#1
dayofpain R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: reno, nv Posts: 599 Car: 09 335xi silva	Choices on Springs... UPDATED OK, i talked with scott at great length about this subject. I still cant make up my mind, however i would like to see what you all think about my pickle. OK lest get started. GOAL: To kill the bumpy bump of the stock springs. To have even finger gap. I am only looking for a mild performance increase. You guys that know me, should know that if i wanted to get nuts on performance i would just sack up and buy ohlins coilovers. I also do NOT want to change the struts out. Let it begin.... The springs on the 05 sti are in fact a different part number than the 04. The struts are also a different part number. Which leads me to believe that they did in fact change the suspension. Hence the better reviews on the 05. Sadly there are only 2 manufacturers that offer a specific 05 version of springs. Tein and Tanabe. first off i refuse to pay the rediculous price for pinks or prodrives. so before we continue count those out. i will use them for comparison alot though cause they are the standard. the facts. Stock = 224/194 Linear Pinks = 257/217 = drop of 20mm all around. Linear the 05 revisioned springs... Tein H Tech = 229/196 Progressive 1.8/1.3 Tein S Tech = 252/219 Progressive 2.0/1.2 Tanabe GF210 = 241/224 Progressive (Best looking drop) 1.5/.9 Other Options... Espelir ASD = 252/196 Linear 35mm/20mm Espelir GT = 280/230 Linear 30mm/20mm Perrin = rates?? 1.9/1.1 Progressive. __________________ DayOfPain "In order for me to get busy at maximum efficiency, i need a girl with a big 400 ton booty." Last edited by dayofpain; 2005-06-16 at 11:17 PM.