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06-25-2013, 02:53 PM | #5101 |
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If I'm going to do springs and struts, I'm going to swing for Koni's and yellows. No questions asked.
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06-25-2013, 03:22 PM | #5102 |
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That would be my recommendation. Koni with either RCE or Swift springs.
Those are going to ride better, last longer and handle better than any cheap coil over in the same price bracket. The only reason you need coil overs is if you only care about being slammed, you live where it snows in the winter and is nice in the summer or you're gonna see the track. If you care about handling and comfort at all cheap coil overs aren't the answer. Koni's are on sale right now. GO that route. Then piece together the rest. |
06-25-2013, 04:55 PM | #5103 |
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Hi Guys, I need the benefit of your advice. I've searched but haven't found anything conclusive (and would rather know before the car is apart).
I see on FastWRXs website: that in some cases you don't need longer studs when using the 3/8" saggy butt spacer, but by implication sometimes you do. I've got an 07 2.5i wagon with Koni's, RCE Wagon, Com-C and Group N's going on this Friday and was going to run the 3/8" spacers, can anyone confirm one way or the other about the necessity of longer studs? |
06-25-2013, 05:38 PM | #5104 |
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Are the konis in wagon struts?
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06-25-2013, 05:51 PM | #5105 |
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06-26-2013, 02:19 AM | #5106 | |
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Edit: about one thread left. Strut bar mounts are about 1/4 inch thick + 1/4 spacer makes total 1/2 inch. Last edited by sleepyfu; 06-26-2013 at 02:35 AM. |
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06-26-2013, 12:52 PM | #5107 |
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You should be fine.
Why do you need the spacers? The only thing I can think of is that the COM-C's raise the front of the car a little bit and you're trying to equalize that? Because wagon struts... wagon springs... no saggy butt. |
06-27-2013, 10:39 AM | #5108 |
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I have 2 Wagons
2001 Subaru Forester L 06 WRX Sedan suspension Eibach Sportline Springs Subframe spacer removal 02 WRX Steering rack and RSB Rolled rear fenders 235/45/17 Conti DWS 17x8 et53 (STI BBS) w/ ISC 15mm Adapters No rubbing since rears were rolled. I can tank large bumps etc. However mud flaps and exhaust scrape a bit on speed bumps. Also, no saggy butt. 2002 WRX Wagon ISC-N1 Street Coilovers w/ front camber plates White Line front and rear sway bars 225/45/17 Nexen 3000 17x7.5 et38 BBS VZ Rears rolled flush Fronts rolled I had to run a bit of extra camber in the front in order not to smash the fenders. I rub the fender liners on good size bumps and the rears dont really rub anymore after rolling the back side of the lips more (slight pull there). |
06-27-2013, 03:36 PM | #5109 |
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Because I regularly carry a bit more extra weight in the back and have a trailer hitch (used for bike rack). Stock the wheel gap is more in the front, and I'd like to even it up.
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06-27-2013, 04:51 PM | #5110 | |
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I'd think you would be just fine. I'd worry if you plan on running a strut bar back there. but without one you'll be fine. |
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06-27-2013, 08:23 PM | #5111 |
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Thanks, a few other things on the list before the rear strut bar. I'm excited to try out the Konis+RCE Wagon+Com-C+Group N after reading so many good reviews on here. And after 195,000km's I'm sure my suspension is pretty worn.
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07-01-2013, 07:14 PM | #5112 |
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Anybody know if 2008 forester xt suspension fits a 2005 wrx wagon?
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07-01-2013, 09:11 PM | #5113 |
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here's my current setup;
-RCE Wagon springs -07 STi struts -ComC front tops -OEM STi rear tops -3/8" saggy butt spacers -07 STi Lateral Links & trailing arms (wide track) -STi lower control arms (castor adding wide track) Keep in mind I'm converted to 5x114.3, also I have not roller any of the fenders on the car. The car is very poised going down the road, and it stays very flat around corners. But, if you're on a pothole infested road you'll hate your life, because the springs are aggressive. I've only had to apologize once for a stiffer ride quality in the car.. lol. In a week or so I'll be removing the spacers and installing some RCE lowering camber plates that I've got sitting on my parts shelf. Last edited by rs_two_five; 07-01-2013 at 09:25 PM. |
07-08-2013, 03:09 PM | #5114 |
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Had to replace my koni's and decided to swap out my rce wagon springs for sti take offs
Here is my setup: koni yellows with Drex spacers STI take off springs STI steering linkage STI castor adding front control arms GroupN front strut mounts TIC lateral and training arm bushings 20mm rear sway bar kartboy end links front and rear subframe lock bolts Jnorth fender braces Whiteline rear strut bar Whiteline steering rack bushings Oswald performance lightweight front bumper removed factory u brace 4point subframe brace |
07-22-2013, 01:30 PM | #5115 |
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Well, It's been a while. Figured I'd share a few quick pics before I take more.
Heres the suspension set up so far... Fortune Auto 510 GEN4 coilovers - w/ Front roller bearing kit and rear camber plates Swift springs 9kg - Front / 8kg - Rear --Alignment settings-- Front- -2.65º Camber / 0 toe Rear -1º Camber / 1/16 toe in --Tire Pressures-- Front - 45psi Rear - 37psi --Front End-- Whiteline - bump steer kit Whiteline - Anti Lift Kit Whiteline - Front inner control arm bushings Whiteline - Front end links Stock front anti-roll bar Whiteline - Steering rack bushings Cusco Type II underbrace Subtle solutions - Fender braces STI/Group-n - pitch rod STI/Group-n - motor mounts STI/Group-n - tranny mount Kartboy - shifter bushing kartboy- rear shifter stay bushing Whiteline - Front Gearbox - positive shift kit bushing --Rear End-- Whiteline - Rear Diff - front support lock bushing Whiteline - Rear Subframe - lock bolt kit Whiteline - Rear Trailing arm - lower front bushing Whiteline - Rear Trailing arm - lower rear bushing Whiteline - Lateral Links Whiteline - Rear Endlinks Cusco - 22mm Adjustable Rear Anti-roll bar - Set full hard Whiteline - Rear Sway bar - mount kit STI/Group-n - Rear Diff mount Whiteline - Rear Control arm - inner lock washers I know its a suspension thread, but had to post the brake set up too.. --Front-- Stoptech - 328mm Big brake kit --Rear-- 06-07 WRX rear hubs, spindles and Sumitomo brake swap Hawk - HP+ pads Goodridge - SS lines ATE - Blue brake fluid Cusco - Master cylinder brace Last edited by othon; 07-22-2013 at 03:53 PM. |
07-22-2013, 02:38 PM | #5116 |
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Looking for some advice please. I don't want coil overs, and I'm looking for maybe 10mm drop a little more or a little less Im not to concerned just getting some opinions.
2005 WRX Wagon Stock Struts and Springs Enkei Evo 5 18x7.5 +44 Federal SS 595 235/40ZR18 91W Have yet to try anything to fix rub issue. (new setup) I get rub when I corner hard on both front along the outside edge of the tires. It also rubs sometimes on sharp bumps in the rear along outside edge as well. Side Pic: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps45d596c0.jpg |
07-22-2013, 03:44 PM | #5117 | |
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07-22-2013, 03:48 PM | #5118 |
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07-22-2013, 09:49 PM | #5119 | |
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07-23-2013, 10:13 AM | #5120 |
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Ultimately I want to do a 5x114 conversion with 05-07 sti struts with koni inserts and keeping my rce wagon springs. Last edited by Honest Bob; 07-23-2013 at 10:51 AM. Reason: used the search feature! |
07-23-2013, 11:08 AM | #5121 |
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probably gonna be picking up a used set of AGXs with Swift wagon springs from a member on here, for my 03 WRX wagon? For you guys who have ran this setup, or are familiar with it, would I need spacers to solve saggy butt, or should these provide a fairly even drop?
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07-26-2013, 11:07 PM | #5122 |
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RCE blacks are not that bad over uneven surfaces right?
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07-30-2013, 10:29 AM | #5123 | |
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07-30-2013, 11:33 AM | #5124 |
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2005 WRX Wagon
OLD SETUP Sport Coilovers 18x10 STP-1 225/40-18 nexen n3000 0 camber ghetto fender roll/pull NEW SETUP 2007 Forester suspension 225/55/17 Dunlop Signiture 2 Rubbed but that was due to a rear chargespeed body kit Rocking 9' of ground clearance and havent had to lift it to work on anything underneath |
07-30-2013, 12:54 PM | #5125 | |
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