anyone used apex coilovers

Ian (DaOne) · Post by **Ian (DaOne)** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:46 pm

if so what did you think?

(the ones on scoobynet broup buy)

im thinking about the 4/3 spring rate version, to give me a more of a OE ride to the car

but for around

Andy916 · Post by **Andy916** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 10:31 pm

Probably nothing better at the price, but bear in mind that's a small price to pay for 4 struts. The single Ohlins on the back of my Ducati costs more than that and, boy, do you feel the difference over a cheaper shock.

Having said that, I have the inverted Apex struts on my STi6 RA Lim, with 5/4 springs. The 4/3 ones may be worth a punt for mostly road use if they've given them significantly longer travel, as I suggested to Bren some months ago (I've had mine about a year now, on an STi4 and now my v6). They're a bit crashy over sharp bumps like potholes, which I think is down to rather low high-speed compression damping, but the general ride is good. At the price you're never going to get a proper low stiction design, which translates into how plush it feels, but they're pretty good overall on A-roads and the track.

You're welcome to have a ride in mine, although it's hiding in the garage through the salty conditions right now.

Andy

Andy916 · Post by **Andy916** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:03 pm

Ah-ha, you mentioned OE ride quality.

Forget cheap coilovers and go for something like the KYB AGX dampers currently on SN group buy. Seriously.

BTW, I have a set of newish Eibach springs which I'll be selling, which work well with standardish dampers.

Andy

Ian (DaOne) · Post by **Ian (DaOne)** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:17 pm

Andy916 wrote:Ah-ha, you mentioned OE ride quality.

Forget cheap coilovers and go for something like the KYB AGX dampers currently on SN group buy. Seriously.

BTW, I have a set of newish Eibach springs which I'll be selling, which work well with standardish dampers.

Andy

someone has got a new set of these with the eibach springs , all new for

stockcar · Post by **stockcar** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:28 pm

if you want c/overs with O.E ride then you need either Eibach or Exe-tc..............

Ian (DaOne) · Post by **Ian (DaOne)** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:42 pm

have got abit of info in the travel of these

i would be looking at the softer springs, so 4/3 combo, what whould this be like on normal road driving?

front
4 spring @ 150mm

rear
3 spring @ 170mm

Travel:

Front:

6k/5k 130MM
4k 150MM

Rear:

4K/5K 150MM
3K 170MM

6/5 GC8 in stock

Tk · Post by Tk » Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:28 pm

i'l find out soon enough when i get round to fitting them.
i have the inverted ones with 6/5 springs
i'v been used to running tein type HA's so looking forward to trying them to see how they compare

Ian (DaOne) · Post by **Ian (DaOne)** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:37 pm

is that a lot of travel for the shocks, compaired to standaed?

i want the soft spring rate from a nice ride, but dont want it to bottom out on the shock etc

Ian (DaOne) · Post by **Ian (DaOne)** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:24 am