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01-26-2013, 08:51 AM | #15326 |
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In my experience with past Imprezas and a Forester, a slightly larger bar like the STi 19 or 20 was a nice choice and very predictable.
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01-26-2013, 08:56 AM | #15327 |
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I'm sure. I guess I don't drive my Impreza aggressively enough that it would make much difference. I'm sure if I had the base model, I'd probably be dissatisfied with the body roll. But the Sport Premium does have a sway bar that's good enough for my driving style.
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01-26-2013, 11:26 AM | #15328 | |
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01-26-2013, 12:04 PM | #15329 |
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I can't say on this particular vehicle as I don't own it, I just know from past Imprezas I have owned the 19 made a very nice difference. I had an adjustable one on my 2005, it was 20/22 and I felt like the 22 was too much and made it easy for the rear end to step out and I kept it on 20.
Hope that helps. I am sure others can weigh in that actually have this on their '12+ |
01-26-2013, 12:22 PM | #15330 |
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01-26-2013, 03:21 PM | #15331 | |
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A friend of mine got the base hatch, and one of his first upgrades was installing the OEM sway bar found in the premium and limited. BIG difference he says. |
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01-26-2013, 03:32 PM | #15332 |
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01-26-2013, 04:20 PM | #15333 |
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It honestly depends on how you drive. I know not everyone has the opportunities to be have a race car. But true drivers dont buy new suspension parts and get used to them. They buy parts that suits them. Some people like to have understeer and some like to oversteer. So what "handles" better is subjective. The different of 1mm to the run of the mill novice driver will never be able to tell. 22 mm on the other hand is probably too much. Get what ever is cheaper.
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01-26-2013, 04:39 PM | #15334 | |
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A. I am not a true driver. B. My Impreza is not a race car. I'm so offended... |
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01-26-2013, 04:50 PM | #15335 | |
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I am suggesting you find out what kind of driving style do you like. do you like safe understeering or do you like fun oversteering? 18 or 19 would be fine, you probably wont feel the difference between the two. just get whatever is cheaper. i dont think i ever said your impreza is not a race car. but im not saying it is. for me personally, stock is alright with me. this is my eco box. i alright have a fun car. if you want stiff and be a little tail happy get 22 mm. it is up to you. we cant tell you how you drive. too much stiffness makes a harsh ride. too small of a bar makes it a rolly-polly. |
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01-26-2013, 05:02 PM | #15336 | |
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01-26-2013, 05:11 PM | #15337 | |
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01-26-2013, 06:18 PM | #15338 | |
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01-26-2013, 07:30 PM | #15339 | |
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google "sway bays work". they are sometimes called anti-sway bars. |
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01-26-2013, 09:10 PM | #15340 | |
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01-26-2013, 10:40 PM | #15341 |
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So I had my first "incident" with my Impreza tonight.
I was backing out of someones driveway and when I cut the wheel to back out onto the road, the corner of my front bumper slammed a big pile of rock-hard frozen snow, ice and dirt. The hit broke off my fog light shroud and two push clips on the bottom of the bumper. It also left some nice gouges and put a 3 inch or so vertical crack in the bumper. I'm sure its probably only the first of several bumps and bruises, but I'm so anal about my vehicles, I'm debating replacing the whole bumper cover... Without looking it up, does anyone know off hand what a new front bumper cover costs? Last edited by jr0bb5; 01-26-2013 at 11:09 PM. |
01-26-2013, 11:54 PM | #15342 |
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Dont forget the paint
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01-27-2013, 12:01 AM | #15343 |
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01-27-2013, 12:08 AM | #15344 |
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01-27-2013, 12:25 AM | #15345 |
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Ouch... Well, I found the bumper cover online for $208 not including shipping. I'm guessing a good paint job probably goes for at least a few hundred.
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01-27-2013, 12:26 AM | #15346 |
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If the body shop can do plastic welding, it might cost less to have the bumper cover repaired vs. total replacement. Then again, at that price it could end up being about the same.
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01-27-2013, 02:12 AM | #15347 |
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01-27-2013, 07:37 AM | #15348 |
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Hey guys, new to the Subaru gang. Just about to get my '12 impreza hatch base delivered .
Just got the usual not sure questions to put out there as I couldn't find any in the forums. 1. Coil springs (coil overs not sure what's what) yes or no? Or what are people using to drop their ride? I'm not 100% as my first and only car was/is a mini truck so I've got leaf kits. 2. Any news on CAIs? Has anyone upgraded to K&N boxes yet? 3. Looking at getting the 19mm STI swaybar where's best to buy them from as I'm in Australia 4. What wheels are out there? I love the black matte look specially since I'm getting my Impreza in black. What's the best looking set out, I don't want over the top just maybe some black drift tek wheel? Thought on that would be mint. Any help or advice before I get the new girl would be sick Cheers L |
01-27-2013, 09:07 AM | #15349 |
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So I drove a 5mt (the new "red") and the cvt (white) yesterday.
I wanted to love it and be overwhelmed, but there just aren't enough differences in this vehicle in the interior quality, cabin noise and road feel over past NA Imprezas for me to want one. Yes, the MPG is much improved and it's AWD and a hatch, which I miss, but that wasn't enough for me to forgo the creature comforts of my TSX and trade it in. |
01-27-2013, 09:16 AM | #15350 |
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surprised at all the peeps wanting to mod their 12' impreza . its really not any type of performance vehicle. dont get me wrong I love my wifes 12' impreza but quick, sporty, agile it is not imo.
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