Whiteline ALK Question

RallyBugeye · 09-27-2012, 11:15 PM

I recently purchased my 02 wrx with a Whiteline anti-lift kit on it and was wondering if it is really worth it. My car is just my daily driver, never taken it to the track or autocross, or plan to. Ive heard that the anti lift kit helps you "feel the road more". Well here in Utah the roads aren't too great and i was wondering what the easiest option for me would be. Personally, id like to remove the anti lift kit so that i can get a smoother ride with less noise in the cabin. Is there a "stock" anti lift kit? What do these normally go for? How hard is the install? Currently my suspension is completely stock, except for the ALK.
Thanks ahead.

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Bikelok · 09-27-2012, 11:39 PM

It's called a transverse link. The Whiteline ALK is just a special one that changes the geometry. You can get a stock transverse link from Subaru if you don't like it.
If its your only mod, I doubt it's causing that much noise and vibration all by itself. I only noticed a small difference in noise.
What color is the bushing (the poly part, not the metal)? They have different models. Perhaps you have the race model and not the comfort. Comfort is yellow.
I must say its one of my favorite mods on my car.

RallyBugeye · 09-28-2012, 12:10 AM

The color of the rubber appears to be yellow. I guess it shouldn't be making too much noise then if its the comfort version. I'll just have to look into it more, any ideas of what else it could be? I recently replaced the struts and springs with a set from an 04 do I don't think that those would be causing so much noise.

NW Rex02 · 09-28-2012, 12:35 AM

what kind of tires do you have? certain tires make lots of road noise.

RallyBugeye · 09-28-2012, 12:47 AM

I have a set of nankang sport ns-1's thats came on the car. They are 235/40/17 on some 06 wrx wheels.
Im almost starting to think that my motor mounts are going bad. I have a few symptoms that lead me to think that they're going bad or are bad but not 100% sure.

Uncle Scotty · 09-28-2012, 01:58 AM

its not the alk i think

jamal · 09-28-2012, 02:25 AM

Leave it on. It's possibly the best part ever made for a Subaru.

Throw those tires in the trash.

Enjoy your new car.

Uncle Scotty · 09-28-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyBugeye

I have a set of nankang sport ns-1's thats came on the car. They are 235/40/17 on some 06 wrx wheels.
Im almost starting to think that my motor mounts are going bad. I have a few symptoms that lead me to think that they're going bad or are bad but not 100% sure.

that size tire is too big for that size wheel and those tires suck and motor and or all the factory mounts are likely bad....including the front strut tops

and if the struts ya bought are blown out, that would cause ya problems

did ya buy blown out struts???

what springs are on them???

is it too low???

chimchimm5 · 09-28-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RallyBugeye

Currently my suspension is completely stock, except for the ALK.

In my case, I got a WL comfort ALK, and purposely did my suspension and chassis bracing step by step to feel each difference in performance and vibration.

*** The ALK BY FAR was the greatest contributor to NVH.*** A lot more vibration (rattling dash, etc) and BANGS! everytime I drive over abrupt changes in the road.

I have 225/45/17 summer tires, GroupN strut tops, USDM pink springs, Ohlins struts, cowel stays (fender braces), strut bar and nothing contributed more to NVH than the ALK. Period.

Performance wise I no longer remember the before. I believe it helped front midcorner traction on the track but my track days were too spread apart to know. There a minor change in caster which helped the straight on feel.

But if you're just daily driving, I personally don't think the NVH from the ALK is worth it. IMHO.

Ernest · 09-28-2012, 09:28 PM

ALK is bad for anything that is perpendicular to the road. Expansion joints, railroad tracks, cracks, etc. you get it. But the handling is fun. Worth it, but def more NVH.

gregmyer · 09-29-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyBugeye

I recently purchased my 02 wrx with a Whiteline anti-lift kit on it and was wondering if it is really worth it. My car is just my daily driver, never taken it to the track or autocross, or plan to. Ive heard that the anti lift kit helps you "feel the road more". Well here in Utah the roads aren't too great and i was wondering what the easiest option for me would be. Personally, id like to remove the anti lift kit so that i can get a smoother ride with less noise in the cabin. Is there a "stock" anti lift kit? What do these normally go for? How hard is the install? Currently my suspension is completely stock, except for the ALK.
Thanks ahead.

The road in Utah are fantastic. I lived in Manhattan for most of my life. There are sink holes big enuf to swallow your car in the city. I now live in pc and I can finely do all the suspension mods I want to. And the alk is on the list. Also agreed you should scrap you tires and go for some hancook vents v12 evos. And on the winter use the blizaks.

Big-E · 09-29-2012, 12:17 PM

If you want an 'OEM' item, perhaps Subaru's Group-N rubber bushing would be a good option: http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...roducts_id=746

Otherwise, I know for a fact that the rear traverse link bushing on my 2006 WRX was liquid filled. Sure, it was quiet, but soft as anything and provided little in the way of performance.

RallyBugeye · 10-03-2012, 01:09 PM

Ok, thanks for all of the replies. Has anyone been through the installation of one of these? Lets say i want to return back to the stock kit, how hard would it be to install? Are there any links to videos or diys? Thanks ahead.

CR22 · 10-03-2012, 04:21 PM

Can't help you on the uninstall, but I'll be interested in taking it off your hands once it's off the car depending on condition

Bikelok · 10-03-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyBugeye

Ok, thanks for all of the replies. Has anyone been through the installation of one of these? Lets say i want to return back to the stock kit, how hard would it be to install? Are there any links to videos or diys? Thanks ahead.

Go to the Whiteline site. They have instal directions there with the ALK description. You can just reverse it.

gregmyer · 10-05-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallyBugeye

Ok, thanks for all of the replies. Has anyone been through the installation of one of these? Lets say i want to return back to the stock kit, how hard would it be to install? Are there any links to videos or diys? Thanks ahead.

I am in the market for a alk kit. Let me know if u want to sell

09-27-2012, 11:15 PM	#1
RallyBugeye Scooby Newbie Member#: 318555 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Draper, UT Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX PSM	Whiteline ALK Question I recently purchased my 02 wrx with a Whiteline anti-lift kit on it and was wondering if it is really worth it. My car is just my daily driver, never taken it to the track or autocross, or plan to. Ive heard that the anti lift kit helps you "feel the road more". Well here in Utah the roads aren't too great and i was wondering what the easiest option for me would be. Personally, id like to remove the anti lift kit so that i can get a smoother ride with less noise in the cabin. Is there a "stock" anti lift kit? What do these normally go for? How hard is the install? Currently my suspension is completely stock, except for the ALK. Thanks ahead. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-27-2012, 11:39 PM	#2
Bikelok Scooby Specialist Member#: 254851 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Vehicle: 2002 Wrx wagon 5mt PSM	It's called a transverse link. The Whiteline ALK is just a special one that changes the geometry. You can get a stock transverse link from Subaru if you don't like it. If its your only mod, I doubt it's causing that much noise and vibration all by itself. I only noticed a small difference in noise. What color is the bushing (the poly part, not the metal)? They have different models. Perhaps you have the race model and not the comfort. Comfort is yellow. I must say its one of my favorite mods on my car.

09-28-2012, 12:10 AM	#3
RallyBugeye Scooby Newbie Member#: 318555 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Draper, UT Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX PSM	The color of the rubber appears to be yellow. I guess it shouldn't be making too much noise then if its the comfort version. I'll just have to look into it more, any ideas of what else it could be? I recently replaced the struts and springs with a set from an 04 do I don't think that those would be causing so much noise.

09-28-2012, 12:35 AM	#4
NW Rex02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 314030 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bothell,WA Vehicle: 2002 wrx WRB	what kind of tires do you have? certain tires make lots of road noise.

09-28-2012, 12:47 AM	#5
RallyBugeye Scooby Newbie Member#: 318555 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Draper, UT Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX PSM	I have a set of nankang sport ns-1's thats came on the car. They are 235/40/17 on some 06 wrx wheels. Im almost starting to think that my motor mounts are going bad. I have a few symptoms that lead me to think that they're going bad or are bad but not 100% sure.

09-28-2012, 01:58 AM	#6
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	its not the alk i think

09-28-2012, 02:25 AM	#7
jamal Scooby Guru Member#: 71875 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montana Vehicle: 98 2.5GT my wheels fit	Leave it on. It's possibly the best part ever made for a Subaru. Throw those tires in the trash. Enjoy your new car.

09-28-2012, 09:28 PM	#10
Ernest Scooby Specialist Member#: 45076 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rockland County, NY Vehicle: 2004 Stg2 Wagon 4eat Silver	ALK is bad for anything that is perpendicular to the road. Expansion joints, railroad tracks, cracks, etc. you get it. But the handling is fun. Worth it, but def more NVH.

09-29-2012, 12:17 PM	#12
Big-E NASIOC Supporter Member#: 123843 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Greenwich, CT Vehicle: 2006 SGM WRX S2 Let LED's light your way!	If you want an 'OEM' item, perhaps Subaru's Group-N rubber bushing would be a good option: http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...roducts_id=746 Otherwise, I know for a fact that the rear traverse link bushing on my 2006 WRX was liquid filled. Sure, it was quiet, but soft as anything and provided little in the way of performance.

10-03-2012, 01:09 PM	#13
RallyBugeye Scooby Newbie Member#: 318555 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Draper, UT Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX PSM	Ok, thanks for all of the replies. Has anyone been through the installation of one of these? Lets say i want to return back to the stock kit, how hard would it be to install? Are there any links to videos or diys? Thanks ahead.

10-03-2012, 04:21 PM	#14
CR22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 167470 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern Virginia Vehicle: 2005 Honda Silverstone	Can't help you on the uninstall, but I'll be interested in taking it off your hands once it's off the car depending on condition