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04-25-2002, 04:00 PM | #1 |
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RS > WRX Suspension swap?
Shoudl I do it (swap my RS suspension to a used WRX suspension)? Could I only swap out the springs (im assuming the spring rates are different)?
Whats the actual differences between the RS and WRX suspension?
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04-25-2002, 04:17 PM | #2 |
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The springs make a diff, but if you spend any money on labor, just buy a set of stiffer lowering springs like Eibach. They are better than the stock WRX. The struts are the same. The strut tops are different.
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04-25-2002, 08:04 PM | #3 |
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I dont wanna lower my car, plus Im cheap, what can I say.
If I can get a set of springs for like 50$ off the club here and install them and get a better suspension...im all for it. Instead of spending like 300+ for a lowered suspension that I really dont like (i dont like lowered WRX's....plus I take my RS off road sometimes) |
04-25-2002, 09:51 PM | #4 |
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WRX Suspension
DDman,
Sorry to intrude on your thread, but if you're interested, I have some low mileage WRX stock suspension pieces for sale: Stock Struts $175 for 4....Used only 1500 miles Stock Springs $75...Used only 1500 miles Stock Front Swaybar $75... Used only 500 miles I am willing to discount if you purchase 2 or more items. Please EMAIL me if you're interested....NO PM's PLEASE, I rarely check my PM box. Regards, Curtis L. [email protected] |
04-26-2002, 09:12 AM | #5 |
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DDMAN,
I'm planning to do the same with my 2002 RS. And I found out that the RS and WRX Sedan use the same springs and same struts (same p/n). Only the sway-bar differs. I know the rear sway-bar can be switched, but I don't know about the front one. I was going to open a topic on switching the front sway-bar... Has anybody done it yet ? |
04-26-2002, 01:51 PM | #6 |
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Check that
I know the strut part numbers are the same between RS and WRX in '02 but I didn't think the springs were the same. Any RS owner should get at least a 20mm rear bar immediately.
Eibach springs really only lower the car to the amount considered normal in other cars. The heavier spring is an improvement. There may be a heavier aftermarket spring that only lowers 1/2". Get new tires and wheels, it makes a huge difference. |
04-26-2002, 03:51 PM | #7 |
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Ya...
I already have the 20mm sway bar, and Just wasnt sure how much of a difference the WRX springs would make. Thanks all! |
04-27-2002, 01:48 AM | #8 |
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Find an AUTOMATIC WRX springs, they are even stiffer than the manuals (just a little, and dont shoot the messanger cause it was SOA who gave us the actual spring rates awhile back)
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