Description
The Dežru Spec-S Coilover System is engineered for the 2013–2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek, delivering a performance-oriented suspension upgrade designed to improve chassis control, steering response, and overall driving composure while retaining everyday usability.
Unlike lower sport compact platforms such as the Subaru WRX or BRZ, the first-generation Crosstrek has greater ground clearance and a higher center of gravity. Its suspension setup therefore requires a balance of spring support and damping control to manage body movement without creating an unnecessarily harsh ride.
The Dežru Spec-S uses digressive monotube dampers to provide stronger damping support during low-speed suspension movements associated with braking, steering inputs, and body roll. Its adjustable damping allows drivers to fine-tune suspension response for commuting, highway driving, and spirited street use.
With fixed-length damper bodies and an adjustable lowering range of approximately 25–50 mm (1–2 inches), the Spec-S is designed to provide a lower stance while maintaining useful suspension travel and controlled damper operation.
Key Features
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Digressive Inverted Monotube Dampers: Designed to provide strong low-speed damping support for improved body control and driver feedback.
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Fixed-Length Damper Bodies: Designed to maintain appropriate damper geometry throughout the intended ride-height adjustment range.
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Adjustable Ride Height: Offers approximately 25–50 mm (1–2 inches) of lowering, subject to the specific vehicle and suspension setup.
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Adjustable Damping: Allows drivers to tune suspension response for different road conditions and driving preferences.
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Application-Specific Spring Rates: 350 lb/in front and 450 lb/in rear, selected for the Crosstrek application.
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Linear HyperCoil Springs: Designed to deliver predictable spring response throughout suspension travel.
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OEM-Style Upper Mounts: Intended to support vehicle-specific installation while helping limit unwanted noise and vibration.
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Hand-Built, Dyno-Matched Pairs: Designed to provide consistent damping characteristics between paired dampers.
Performance and Ride Characteristics
The Dežru Spec-S is designed to make the first-generation Subaru Crosstrek feel more controlled and responsive without turning it into an excessively stiff, track-focused vehicle.
Its digressive damping characteristics are intended to provide additional support during slower suspension movements, such as braking, turn-in, lane changes, and body-roll events. This helps manage chassis movement while allowing the dampers to respond to normal road imperfections.
The result is a suspension setup aimed at reducing excessive body roll, float, and delayed response during directional changes. For everyday driving, the adjustable damping allows drivers to select a setting suited to their comfort preferences and typical road conditions. During spirited street driving, the system is designed to provide a more direct and predictable driving feel.
Actual ride comfort and handling will depend on damping settings, alignment, tire selection, road conditions, and vehicle loading.
Spring Rate Selection: 350 lb/in Front and 450 lb/in Rear
The Dežru Spec-S uses 350 lb/in front and 450 lb/in rear spring rates for the specified Crosstrek application.
Spring rates cannot be compared directly between vehicles without accounting for suspension geometry, motion ratios, vehicle weight distribution, and damper tuning. The higher numerical rear spring rate does not, by itself, mean the rear suspension will feel stiffer at the tire.
The intended spring-rate balance works alongside the Spec-S damping characteristics to support controlled chassis movement and predictable handling.
The setup is designed to help:
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Reduce excessive body roll and suspension float.
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Improve steering response and directional stability.
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Support more controlled transitions during cornering.
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Balance front-end compliance with rear suspension support.
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Maintain practical street-driving usability.
The final handling characteristics will depend on the complete suspension setup rather than spring rates alone.
Adjustable Ride Height
The Dežru Spec-S provides an approximate lowering range of 25–50 mm (1–2 inches), allowing drivers to lower their Crosstrek for a more planted appearance and adjust the vehicle's stance to their preferences.
Its fixed-length damper-body design is intended to support appropriate damper operation across the specified adjustment range. Actual ride height and remaining suspension travel will depend on vehicle configuration and setup.
Because the Crosstrek is designed with more ground clearance than a conventional sport compact, lowering can reduce clearance over uneven roads, steep driveways, and obstacles. Professional installation and a subsequent wheel alignment are recommended.
Who Is the Dežru Spec-S For?
The Dežru Spec-S Coilover System is suited to:
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Subaru Crosstrek owners seeking sharper handling and improved chassis control.
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Daily drivers who want a more planted feel without an aggressively track-focused setup.
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Enthusiasts who regularly drive winding roads or enjoy spirited street driving.
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Drivers who want adjustable damping and ride height.
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Owners looking to reduce excessive body movement while retaining everyday usability.
Product Summary
The Dežru Spec-S Coilovers for the 2013–2017 Subaru XV Crosstrek combine digressive inverted monotube dampers, adjustable damping, fixed-length damper bodies, and 350 lb/in front and 450 lb/in rear linear springs. With approximately 25–50 mm of lowering, the system is designed to deliver a more controlled and responsive street-driving experience while retaining practical everyday usability.
Vehicle Fitment
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Make: Subaru
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Model: XV Crosstrek / Crosstrek
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Model Years: 2013–2017
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Generation: First generation
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Chassis Code: GP
Confirm exact vehicle compatibility and suspension configuration before ordering.
Disclaimer: This product is built to order. Please allow approximately 3–4 weeks for production before shipment.
