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10-16-2001, 11:13 PM | #1 |
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Should I get the STi Suspension from Factory?
I'm getting the car ordered (hopefully) on Thurs. I had my 2nd test drive yesterday and I'm extrememly happy with the car. The numbers need to be worked on a bit but so far so good. I have a guy at Hillside Automall whos willing to get me the accesories bought at cost and not retail. The entire STi Package should run me about $1500-$1800 (from what I saw at the other dealership I went to.). Is this worth it? Will I see that much of a dfference in the capability of the car? Is the stock (or non-STi) suspension just as good or is there somehting I'm missing?
PLEASE HELP!
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10-17-2001, 12:02 AM | #2 |
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Since Subaru won't warranty them and you can find some better performing sets from likes of Leda, DMS. They will be full coil-over types, which will allow you adjust ride height and get your car corner balanced to name a few benefits.
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10-17-2001, 01:00 AM | #3 |
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Holy cow $1500-$1800???!!! No way. You can get many suspensions that are MUCH better for not much more than that. I say save your money and upgrade with a nice aftermarket suspension. Tein, Cusco, and DMS seem to be the favorites.
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10-17-2001, 01:16 AM | #4 |
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MUCH better?
how so exactly? what does 'better' mean? making a car handle 'well' depends highly on what you want it to do exactly.... |
10-17-2001, 02:42 AM | #5 |
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Go to www.subaruparts.com They have the whole kit for much less, and you can choose the parts you want... IE you dont really need the aluminum A-arms that much, since they can actually damage your chasis due to their stiffness and arent much lighter (like half a lbs) and just get the Struts/Springs or just the front sway with bushings (which is actually smaller than stock)
I'd just get the struts/springs, and thats actually a decent price. |
10-17-2001, 08:35 AM | #6 |
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Better as in you get selectable spring rate (dual springs usually), short stroke shock (inverted if you have the budget), adjustable dampening on the shock, pillow ball mounts, etc. . .
There's just no comparison I think. |
10-18-2001, 02:39 AM | #7 |
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Some people dont want all that fuss and just want a stiffer car without the lowering, adjusting, etc.
Not me though, especially after riding in Deliciouspeeds car with the Cusco coilovers |
10-18-2001, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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I guess for what I'm going to do with the car, I just wanted the best suspension for everyday driving and common (2-3 times a month) trips to the track and/or AutoX Solo's.
Kostamojen Thanx for the info on the sway bar damaging the chasis! It's a lease which I plan to trade in for the nwe STi or WRX of the year when it is over. Sinse I'm in Real Estate, it's actually a better financial decision to lease. I really would like coil's (if they have inverted that would be tight!) and a sway from a top-notch aftermarket company. Until now I've been a big Mitsu JDM aftermarket fan because I used to help my friend out who hasn a 91 GSX with a lancer motor, roll cage, no a/c, and lots more with 480 hp [408 bhp], 475 lbs. torque. So until now I havent heard many of these companies, such as Cusco. But I will take your advice on most of these subjects considering you guys are all damm near experts and I am a lowley fake thug from Newark NJ! j/k If there is any advice you could ive me as to the "just right" suspension tune for me, I would appreciate it. ALso I'm looking for a drop, not much but just enough to pronounce the body a bit more. I'm not talking about the Honduh style 4 1/2 inch SLAMMED civic stuff, I mean just enough not to get negative chamber damage. KNOW WHAT I MEAN?? |
10-19-2001, 03:58 AM | #9 |
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I would go with the STI suspension from subaruparts.com also. They seem to have the best pricing on factory parts.
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