The Type R came to me on a set of Tanabe Sustec Pro coilovers, and honestly,
after the very first kilometre, I already knew we’d have to part ways. Maybe
they’re good for strictly track-focused use, hard to say, but at its somewhat
advanced age, the Type R deserves something a bit more dignified.
I was considering only two options:
- KYB AGX - the standard off-the-shelf setup for the GC8,
- KYB Ultra SR - the thick-shaft struts from an early New Age, 5x100 models.
I just couldn’t make up my mind. On one hand, there was the thicker strut shaft;
on the other, adjustability. Then there was the question of springs, apparently
WRX springs are the best match, but where was I supposed to find those?