Lets say that the Impreza aluminum control arms were only $700 for the set.
Would any of you be interested?

Lets say that the WRX Version 5 struts were around $280 for the set. Would anyone want those?? Springs too for a good price?

Anything else STi that everyone would want to buy??

I am working some serious deals here! Better then subaruparts.com deals. Plus no shipping for you local guys, and no huge shipping markup like "other" parts dealers.

Feedback would be great!
Thanks,
Kris

4 pot brakes and aluminum control arms are definitely on my list of things to buy. And the cheaper the better!

possibly interested, what is the price on the springs too?

thanx,

justin

Kris, I doubt the struts are the "pink" ones. The RED ones are the STI/WRX V5 struts (FHI ones) that come stock on STI/WRX cars. The "Pink" ones are actually STI struts with STI numbers, and are big money.
The ones for sale by sugar in the GB now are the red ones, and the ones on the subaruparts.com are the red ones, even though the picture looks pink. The springs go for about $188. The group buy right now is alittle under $280 for the struts (not by much at all). It is pretty much the subaruparts.com price without shipping. From what I have heard, they are on backorder though?

O yeah, I may be interested... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

I am also going to be at Exeter Subaru Thursday if you want to meet me there Kris. Maybe we can haggle with Mike together.

Paul G.

I forgot STI fog light covers...

There's probably more, too...but that'll be a good start.. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

--Chris

Pink - Red? I'm guessing this has nothing to do with the actual color - but the part number of the strut. Yep, the're pink!

http://24.147.94.96/paul/stistrut.jpg

Yes - Same as the group buy: WRX STi Struts. I think I can do $260 for the set without shipping! I know how much SubaruParts.com is making on them, and yes - you would cry... They charge $90 to ship those control arms UPS ground. Even though a 20lb package is $16 to ship from CA according to UPS.com. So they are making most of their money on shipping! At a total cost of around $975 shipped from the left coast - they make close to $270 on the deal... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/mad.gif

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif Anywho - it sounds like the two things I picked could be good sellers. Let me know!
Kris' discount warehouse! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

"It's all about volume people!"
- Kris

Does anyone have the "real" part number for the STi foglight covers? I know I can get them. - Kris

Holy shnikies, i'm interested... i'm not sure in what though i think all of it!! can't wait to see what you can get!

engine/tranny mounts!

Count me in, but make sure you have Credit card setup and insurance of some kind just in case something bad happens. Like some of the GB events. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/frown.gif (where people sent money, and no product sent, and people want money back. that kind of thing)

MadMax

"The ones for sale by sugar in the GB now are the red ones, and the ones on the subaruparts.com are the red ones, even though the picture looks pink."

Just so know one gets confused, these are not STI "pink" struts. They are FHI "red" struts made by KYB, sold by Rallispec/subaruparts.com/and any other subaru parts person because they are a vendor item. They come standard on STI/WRX V5 cars, and are inverted, and very nice. Not every part on an STI car is an STI part. I have researched this alot since the first GB by sugar. Kris, $260 is a great price! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif, one that would make me run from the mod police and get my credit car. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Can you/we check out prices on the springs too? There is lots of confusion on the springs in the other buy. Some say the part numbers match the numbers of North Ursalia's P1 spring listing (?). I have been trying to track down the spring rates on all the springs (STI/WRX, Eibach) to determine if I should keep the Eibach's or not.

Any idea when this will have to happen? Can we hold off until after Christmas, so we can spend our Santa money? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif

Paul G.

I really need a good rally suspension setup, but I haven't heard how good the sti struts are for off road use. I might be interested in some though.

Paultg: And who, exactly, is the mod police? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/tongue.gif

I would be interested in a set of springs and struts for the wagon. I guess the wagon uses the same strut, but the rear springs are diffrent (I hear). Does STi have these? I also wouldn't mind a good set of 4 pot brakes in the front, and some 2 pots out back......get it, outback....hehehe....I am so spent. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

.....need wagon springs....need wagon springs...

Oh yeah....wagon spoilers too!!!

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aluminum hoods?

how about a 280hp 2.0L turbo sti engine hehe

quick ?
I'm interested, but I don't know that much about suspension. I want stiffer (bettter handling - road & track, maybe auto-x) suspension. are these the red or pink... what's the difference? and what else should I upgrade (I'm thinking springs but I'm clueless). Thanks
I know this belongs in another forum, but...

You're kidding right. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/rolleyes.gif

STI: front lip, rear spats, ver5 or 6 Wing, brake ducts, 4Pot Front brakes, 2Pot Rear brakes, engine mounts, suspension bushings, strut mounts, seats...yeah, I might be interested.. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

-- Chris

No - no joke cblock http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif - I'll keep your "Christmas List" in mind... Those are all "possibilities".

As far as the struts - they are pink. But honestly I have not researched them, and don't know their dampining characteristics. I went with RS Struts and Eibach springs on my car. You can find ALL about them by searching in the Technical forum. The ride is going to be different then the stock RS - that's for sure http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Anyone else? - Thanks, Kris

Hey Kris,

Can you get me a STI keychain? or maybe a coffee mug? NO wait do they make a toothbrush?? cuz if they do I'm in!!!!

HeHe just kidding, http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif This sounds awesome if you can pull it off. I need a chin spoiler, ver5 wing, sti seats,etc.etc.

Dave

So you sell everything that subaruparts.com sells then? How about clear side markers?

Kris, you are pure evil. I'm sitting here trying to save money, and you go posting something like this! geez! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif
I might be interested if you could get STi wagon struts and springs...

I'm just a man with a plan. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I hear a lot of requests for the WRX/STi Struts and Spings - for the sedan and the wagon. I have the part numbers for the Struts and Springs - but not the wagon springs... If they are different - I need a part number for them.

I also need the individual part numbers for the front V5 bumper kit. Chin spoiler, grill, fog covers, hood vents, rear spats, etc. AND the STi 4pot kit. Calipers, pads, rotors, bracket, etc. I have the numbers for the control arms, sway bars, struts, sedan springs, and other "stuff".

That is your mission: should you choose to accept. Mission : ImprezaPartNumbers

I'm just going to call Europe on the companies dime - and be like "umm Hello - could you give me ALL of the STi part numbers for everything. Because we can now order it in the US, and SOA doesn't even realize it..." "Oh, and SubaruParts.com thinks what they are doing can't be done by any dealer in the US. That's funny too!"

Okay, yeah, I'm evil... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/mad.gif
http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif - Kris

Oh - Bill, Aluminum hoods - no problem!
Can you think of 4 other people who want them? It'd be around $400 or less. Not bad considering you'll take 20+ lbs of the front of your car.

I can get aluminum trunk lids too!
- Kris

I would be interested in an aluminum hood and trunk.

What benefits do aluminum control arms give you?

Kurt

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Besides the 30 lbs of weight - I believe they are "stronger" in that they behave differently under stress. Similar to Steel wheels VS. Aluminum wheels. The same amount of force that would bend a steel wheel wouldn't bend an aluminum one. Yet at maximums the aluminum will shatter - where as steel will crumple or peel.

I'd say it's all about weight. - Kris

Kris,
Id eventually want an aluminum hood also. But from what Ive read, the aluminum trunk lid only weighs 1 lb. less than ours, so I wouldnt bother with that.
later,
Nate

Ahh, Kris? Feel free to use any of the part numbers I've collected here:
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/northursalia/impreza/parts/parts.htm Didn't forget about that, did you?

Brian
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/northursalia/impreza/index.htm
You and the Captain make it happen....

So........I wonder what a whole suspension setup would cost??

-S2-

OK, aluminum hood, aluminum trunk, aluminum control arms. What else can I do to lighten up the front end without making the car dangerous in the event of an accident?

Kurt

Hey Kris,
I got the part #'s to the bumper kits (RS bumper). This includes fog lights, bumper cover, bumper beam, little grills, and fog light brackets. Is this what you need? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

Suspension -
Struts F + R
Springs F + R
(is this all I'll need to install these ?)
Bushings hrm (more words of advice?)
thanks
Aaron

Hey Kris,
I got the part #'s to the bumper kits (RS bumper). This includes fog lights, bumper cover, bumper beam, little grills, and fog light brackets. Is this what you need? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

4-pots would be sweet.. and the c-arms are tempting... i hate you kris! (j/k)

i'm gonna have to get another job just to support "upgrades"

shaun

burr101, that's exactly what I was thinking.
Dammit..........

-S2-

mmm... Mudflaps?

Hey Kris,
Sorry if you posted this already, but did you mention if the parts are new or used? And what can we expect for the time frame to getting things? IE - Suspension part take 3 weeks to get, etc..

Thanks,

MadMax?

I don't want to pick on a newbie - cuz I don't think you are one... I put your answer in the subject. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

I scan posts all the time and miss "key" information like that too. I'm at what? 1300+ posts! hehe - http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif - Kris

p.s. - Yes, all NEW parts. I am aware of the nationwide backorder stuff...

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You could remove the engine, head-lights, take off the paint, etc.

I know, I know,.....I am being a smart a$$. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Brian,
I've never seen that! You're my hero man.
Thanks,
Kris

Kris,
I would most likely be interested in some suspension and brake parts? But, it would be after the first of the year. Let me know if this will be a one time thing or on going deals through the dealership? I'm also heading to Europe next friday and am going to goto a UK Subie dealer and see about getting an STi catalog for part #'s. I'll let you know them when I get back and any other info. I'll try and get. Thanks for setting this up Kris, this will be awesome!

You mean you can't build the struts yourself?

Let me know when they are off back order. I will no by then if I am getting them or KYB/AGX's, and hope i have the money.

Paul G.

I'm hoping for on-going group buys through the dealership.
I have started the aluminum hood group buy, and I'm working on how cheap we can get the STi 4 pot brakes.
Those struts are on nation wide back-order, and there's not a lot I can do about that http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif.
I'm also working on getting a distributor directly from FHI in Japan...

It's all good http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif - Kris

Hey Kris, could you can get a hold of some STi hub caps for me? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

Paul,
I think those will be better than the AGX's. Despite the lack of adjustability, Id still recommend the STi's.

anyone else share y2k's recomendation? I'm a mid decision which struts / springs to get.
Money is an issue, and so is every day commute. just looking for everyone's informed opinion... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif
Aaron

kris
not to be a bother but do we have prices on the 4-pots??? you got me all excited.

shaun

Hi Kris,

Would you be able to beat "Sugars" prices for the "bumper conversion kit" ...RS bumper and all parts etc...or 22B http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif
and stock "Sideskirts" ?
If so Please let me know!
If i think of more toys i will let ya know http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

c-ya
-Domenic

Yah, I would be definitely interested in anything that instead of being aftermarket was actual STi. Keep us Posted.
Glenn
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