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Old 11-18-2010, 12:16 PM   #839
ezil71
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Chapter/Region: South East
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Vehicle:
2003 Wrx Wagon

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Thanks, makes sense re: the coils.

I have the TiC bumpstops, so I wouldn't think that they are too long, but I did have to cut the front ones they put in, so perhaps that is it.

They are sedan struts on a wagon, so perhaps that is part of it. I'll do some measurements next time I swap wheels.

I feel like I've got the dspecs dialed in pretty well, smooth and firm and follows the road nicely at 4 3/8 front, 4 5/8 in the rear. Amazing how much difference even an 1/8 turn makes on the dspecs, well worth the time to adjust in small increments.

Update: I did some measurements and found my rear was right at the bumpstops, so I cut them the same as the fronts (cone section off the TiC bumpstops) - both f/r are approx 2" bumpstops now

After the break in period on the dspecs, I dialed in to 2 15/16 front and 5 7/16 rear. 3 Front and 6 Rear is a very smooth ride, better for DD. Not sure why the larger gap between front/rear than the charts would suggest, but it really rides much better now. I suppose it is possible the rears my tighten up some now that this is some travel with the shortened stops, I'll update if that is the case after a few weeks.

If anyone with a wagon hasn't tried more than a 1 turn gap and isn't happy with the balance, give 2+ turns f/r a try. On the rce wagon springs and my bugeye, those settings are really nice.
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