I sure am running XYZ coilies
Just for your reference, Performance Suspension offer a new set-up for the Gen 4 for $1295 delivered. Their website is
http://www.performancesuspension.com.auEmail Chris (Managing Director) at Performance Suspension in the Gold Coast if you're interested in that deal.
I bought my set of XYZs second hand with around 15k kms on them and since have put another 5k on them. Currently no leaks, faults or damage.
When I first installed them, I left them at the same height, spring pre-load and dampening settings as the previous owner (had on an Outback), and there was about 5cm wheel gap all around (and it could still go slightlyhigher). I lowered it down so the guards were in line with the top of tyre. At my current height, it's lower than the lowest setting which you can get from KiDo coilovers (and possibly other brands) and there's still approx 45mm lower, if you want it slammed.
It also felt much much smoother than the stock Bilstein + Tein S-Tech suspension combo which I used to run. It was only then I realised that they had a 30 way adjustable dampening (which was set to soft-ish) and I tightened it right up to about 5 clicks from hardest. I don't mind the stiff ride and it handles beautifully.
Also, as far as I know, they're rebuildable too.
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:45 pm