Mod of the day: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels&Tires

steve · 01-17-2009, 01:02 PM

This thread is for any grip mods you have done.
DIY, or just show off your skills, post em' here.

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

steve · 01-17-2009, 01:12 PM

Oh man, I can't wait until these go back on.....

shawmacs · 01-17-2009, 01:16 PM

Shiny

steve · 01-17-2009, 01:18 PM

not even close to as shiny as they should be.
I polished them up (surprise, surprise?) and sent them to the basement for storage.

Is it february yet?

Loomin · 01-17-2009, 01:33 PM

new winter wheels and tires have arrived.

Raceline RL7's w/ Gislaved Nordfrost 3.

195/65r15!

Lantec · 01-17-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loomin

new winter wheels and tires have arrived.

Raceline RL7's w/ Gislaved Nordfrost 3.

195/65r15!

Have you tried out the tires yet?

semaj · 01-18-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loomin

Raceline RL7's

I <3 RL7s!

Where'd you get them Chris?

Penphoe · 01-18-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loomin

new winter wheels and tires have arrived.

Raceline RL7's w/ Gislaved Nordfrost 3.

195/65r15!

15" winter wheels FTW! We need to see some pics!

I guess you'll be hoping for a dump of snow now eh?

I wish I could run 15's on the LGT.

LaterZ!
Darren!!

32rulz · 01-18-2009, 07:15 AM

My winter wheels. Out with the old - rota
In with the stock goldies : )

compare with my summer goldies, sorry no concave here

some random suspension parts, cant wait to put those on after winter......
also have DBA rotors and ferodo pads, not shown

steve · 01-18-2009, 12:21 PM

^nice Ohlin coilovers 32rulz.
Those are some sweet suspension products.

I'm on my way to the garage to finish off an impulse mod I picked up yesterday.
Nobody told me I had to remove the damn front subframe though!

32rulz · 01-18-2009, 07:34 PM

thanks steve.
i'll prolly go to jason for install and alignment too

alcoolaid · 01-18-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypa

^nice Ohlin coilovers 32rulz.
Those are some sweet suspension products.

I'm on my way to the garage to finish off an impulse mod I picked up yesterday.
Nobody told me I had to remove the damn front subframe though!

Hrmm.. I think I know what it is

steve · 01-19-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcoolaid

Hrmm.. I think I know what it is

minifreak · 01-19-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loomin

new winter wheels and tires have arrived.

Raceline RL7's w/ Gislaved Nordfrost 3.

195/65r15!

I thought you can't fit 15" on normal WRX brakes

alcoolaid · 01-19-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypa

As I thought! ALK

007WRX · 01-19-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minifreak

I thought you can't fit 15" on normal WRX brakes

He has rally wheels

Drakar · 01-19-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minifreak

I thought you can't fit 15" on normal WRX brakes

^beat me to it.

15" will fit over the 4pot/2pot red/black setup (~11.4" F/R rotors or group N brakes) IF you buy the proper rally wheels that are cast to clear.

steve · 01-19-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcoolaid

As I thought! ALK

woot!

Laying out my parts

bustin' nuts

huge difference between oem and ALK

almost done.

some notes:
-184ft/lb is a LOT of torque. I broke an adapter before manning up and using proper 1/2" tools.
-stock end nut is 22mm, while the Whiteline nut is 24mm. Be sure to have your tools ready, as these don't come in the average kit.

I love the mod so far. I still have to get it aligned, but in the bit I was able to drive this morning, I fell in love. Steering feel is lighter, and the wheel corrects itself going back to center. I can't wait to feel what it's like with the c/o and wheels.

Finally, I have to give it up for this little tool.

Craftsman mini-impact wrench.
I asked for a cordless impact for x-mas, hoping that it would be able to do wheel lugs. Unfortunately, this little tool doesn't have the torque to break wheel studs. Not all was lost though, as it's strong enough to do a lot of projects on the car. Using the cordless is effecient as it is, but once you add a little impact, wow. Well worth the $100 or so it costs.

cheers.

dalesalignment&brake · 01-19-2009, 05:31 PM

That drill with the socket hanging off looks hurtin.

minifreak · 01-19-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007WRX

He has rally wheels

I know it will clear the 4 pots, but I thought the normal 2 pot WRX brakes won't work even if the wheels are rally spec.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drakar

^beat me to it.

15" will fit over the 4pot/2pot red/black setup (~11.4" F/R rotors or group N brakes) IF you buy the proper rally wheels that are cast to clear.

steve · 01-19-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalesalignment&brake

That drill with the socket hanging off looks hurtin.

hahaha, **** off.
It does look like an ad for Viagra though...

shawmacs · 01-19-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minifreak

I know it will clear the 4 pots, but I thought the normal 2 pot WRX brakes won't work even if the wheels are rally spec.

Bannerman ran them. I don't think he did any filing but I could be wrong.

shawmacs · 01-19-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypa

hahaha, **** off.
It does look like an ad for Viagra though...

It was just spent, that's all

toastertek · 01-19-2009, 09:10 PM

I noticed when I installed my ALK kit that the spacers make the subframe hang lower. I had to cut one of the front mounting holes off of the aero under panels so they would still sit flush against the chassis. I like the better handling of bumpy corners though.

Linkseal · 01-19-2009, 09:34 PM

Which ALK is good for street and spirit driving? Whiteline Race or Basic? Does the WL ALK has the "sport" version?

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steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: ~ too many to list	Mod of the day: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels&Tires This thread is for any grip mods you have done. DIY, or just show off your skills, post em' here. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-17-2009, 01:12 PM	#2
steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: ~ too many to list	Oh man, I can't wait until these go back on.....

01-17-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
shawmacs Scooby Specialist Member#: 111284 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Squampton Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon Platinum Silver	Shiny

01-17-2009, 01:18 PM	#4
steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: ~ too many to list	not even close to as shiny as they should be. I polished them up (surprise, surprise?) and sent them to the basement for storage. Is it february yet?

01-17-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
Loomin Scooby Guru Member#: 118113 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 98 Brights!	new winter wheels and tires have arrived. Raceline RL7's w/ Gislaved Nordfrost 3. 195/65r15!

01-18-2009, 07:15 AM	#9
32rulz Scooby Specialist Member#: 139860 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, BC Vehicle: 02 Bugeye & GTR33 MBP	My winter wheels. Out with the old - rota In with the stock goldies : ) compare with my summer goldies, sorry no concave here some random suspension parts, cant wait to put those on after winter...... also have DBA rotors and ferodo pads, not shown

01-18-2009, 12:21 PM	#10
steve Scooby Guru Member#: 4718 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Location : Location Vehicle: ~ too many to list	^nice Ohlin coilovers 32rulz. Those are some sweet suspension products. I'm on my way to the garage to finish off an impulse mod I picked up yesterday. Nobody told me I had to remove the damn front subframe though!

01-18-2009, 07:34 PM	#11
32rulz Scooby Specialist Member#: 139860 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, BC Vehicle: 02 Bugeye & GTR33 MBP	thanks steve. i'll prolly go to jason for install and alignment too

01-19-2009, 05:31 PM	#19
dalesalignment&brake NASIOC Vendor Member#: 173316 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: sales@dalesmotorsport.com	That drill with the socket hanging off looks hurtin.

01-19-2009, 09:10 PM	#24
toastertek Scooby Newbie Member#: 72430 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: chilliwack Vehicle: 04 WRX Wag	I noticed when I installed my ALK kit that the spacers make the subframe hang lower. I had to cut one of the front mounting holes off of the aero under panels so they would still sit flush against the chassis. I like the better handling of bumpy corners though.

01-19-2009, 09:34 PM	#25
Linkseal Scooby Guru Member#: 102329 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Canucks Vehicle: 05 AW Piggy Gone 11 SP TOM'S IS-F	Which ALK is good for street and spirit driving? Whiteline Race or Basic? Does the WL ALK has the "sport" version?