i feel the same living in nh and i want to get a subframe brace which is even lower. i def want a stiffer feeling

 

yeah, this is the exact reason i have yet to get a subframe brace, but on the other hand it would make a nice skid plate

It will not be a problem.
90% sure JK is running this setup on his 9-3, and it's fine.

good to know. i might have to add this to my to-do list now, thanks!

 

It will not be a problem.


90% sure JK is running this setup on his 9-3, and it's fine.

 

the uprated shocks should have no problems with the stock springs.

It's vice-versa like you said ,stock shocks with lowering springs that can cause issues.

 

Just something to consider, when i put Eibachs in my Viggen, it actually raised the front air dam a little bit. That's because the front springs are about the same height as stock, but the rears are lower. So when the back drops down the front bumper goes up. The car isn't much lower, mostly just level. Of course, other springs drop more.

Good luck. The Koni shocks are excellent, they make the biggest difference.

 

Just something to consider, when i put Eibachs in my Viggen, it actually raised the front air dam a little bit. That's because the front springs are about the same height as stock, but the rears are lower. So when the back drops down the front bumper goes up. The car isn't much lower, mostly just level. Of course, other springs drop more.

yeah, thats what i had heard, but i wasn't sure how the koni springs were

get coilovers from nick, and have whatever ride height u want

lol, not with michigan roads

 

yes, thats also something to consider. aftermarket springs will help get rid of a lot of the rake, and bring the front end up.

 

Ive got an ng900 and have new oem springs with Koni's and although there is a slight difference in the stiffness and ride height it is great. I went to vogtland lowering springs originally with a gs 6pt subframe brace and it looked great but I was bottoming out alot (courtesy of the north east). I went to new oem springs and it retained the great handling with a much more comforting feeling of not hitting the pavement over any decent stuff.

 

get coilovers from nick, and have whatever ride height u want

 

he can get whatever spring rate you want. dont need to be harsh

 

yeah i suppose, but it does say "race only"... then again, i do have the "race only" 25 mm ARB i think i'll pass for now though.

 

While we're on the subject..

can someone tell me the compatibility for Koni's/Vogtlands and NG900's/9-3's? I forgot which combination it was.

My dad picked up a 9-3 with a full Koni kit that he doesn't need, so I'll be taking them. I mainly just want the shocks. I don't remember if it's the front seats or rears that are different..

 

Rears are the same 9-3 / NG fronts are not the same.

Yeah we can do the coilovers in any stiffness and get custom valved Konis to match.

 

Hmm..and I'm guessing that applies to both the dampers and springs..

Well, thanks. Expect an order from me for half a suspension setup. At least I'll be able to use the rears for the track in the meantime.