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03-02-2004, 04:47 PM | #226 |
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I think the Rev D is different by one digit in the PNs. It also has the holes in the spring perches that the Rev C and earlier do not.
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roger that....I was referring to the rev d. I didn't think there was any difference in pn's between the US sti and the JDM rev d that, say the type-c spring set would be mounted on.
Any clarification on this subysouth ? Or...are all rev-d's the same PN regardless of whether its JDM or USDM? BriDrive |
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and as for the S202's. They are the same as the spec C's. I've had three sets of these and are due in more soon. |
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03-08-2004, 11:32 AM | #231 |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2465462754
So is this the real s202 suspension??? |
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This is an incredibly detailed post- I vote sticky
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04-13-2004, 05:09 PM | #234 |
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Did you guys ever figure out the spring rates?
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04-14-2004, 08:38 AM | #237 |
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Does the same go for the v8 Spec C suspension?
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Spring rates? Did we ever figure out the 2003-2004 complete strut codes?
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04-14-2004, 10:18 AM | #239 | |
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If you mean do the Spec C's fit the WRX directly then the answer is yes... I get those from time to time. |
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I had thought that the v7 and v8 sets were completely plug and play with both the 2003 and 2002 USDM Imprezas; just wanted to appease the paranoid/anal retentive portion of my brain I can't wait to receive mine Thanks for your help!!! |
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04-16-2004, 11:28 PM | #242 |
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Some more data points...
Tested some Spec-C springs today vs USDM STI springs. They were identical in every way: coils, dot colors (2x purple front, 2x green rear), wire diameter and spring rate.
Here's a pic of the fronts side by side: Here is a pic of the rears: Spring rates were tested by a local Porsche race prep shop. They tested both fronts and rears, with the following results. Note that the accuracy of the machine is plus/minus 10lbs, which means that the actual numbers may have that much error. However, the readings were identical between the USDM and Spec-C springs. Front: 200lbs linear Rear: 130-200lbs two stage progressive |
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So are the struts different part numbers?
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04-17-2004, 01:00 AM | #244 |
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Could they have about 12 lbs of error in front . Everything points to the v8 spec C as running 188/173 (progresive rear) and it appears the USDM v8 uses the same- makes sense- there also 10mm lower as well.
This is a departure from the v7 RA which ran 217/192 (no lowering), less caster and many other susp differences. Big Sky |
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I have a set of GDB-C and GDB-D in my garage. I'll take some pics and list the strut PN's later on. Last edited by StevieD; 04-17-2004 at 10:20 AM. |
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It would be GDB(C) and GDB(D). Please do post the strut PNs and pics. ss |
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04-17-2004, 10:52 AM | #248 |
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Personally I'd like to see this mystery solved once and for all. If the v8 spec C has different paint dabs than the JDM v8 STi, there is better than a fair chance they are different.
However, everything I've been able to dig up shows the v8 spec C w/ 188/173 springs here: http://www.subarumembers.com/showroo...ra/spec_03.htm http://www.ayutaya.com/home/knaka/bb...00600_00_6.JPG In this pic you'll see the RA rates listed 38.0 front (217) and 33.4 (192), the right column is translated as 13% decrease in the front for v8 spec C equates to 33.06 or 188 ft lbs- same as the other site shows. Go to the rear springs show the v7 RA w/ 33.4 (192) decrease by 9% you get 30.394 which equals 173 ft lbs- exactly what the other article shows as well. Interesting stuff. Big Sky |
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I got the springs from Myles. Chaste has also apparently been selling the identical springs as in this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=526678
Both Myles and Chaste say that their source is impeccable and that the springs are defintely off of Spec-C cars. So, assuming there isn't massive willful fraud going on it seems likely that all Spec-C's are not the same. I think this debate should no be, "Is it Spec-C or isn't it?" but instead, vendors need to start specifying paint codes, no matter what the sticker on the trunk lid of the donor car says. StevieD, please do test the springs when you receive them. Please test them side by side with USDM springs, since ALL the spring rate numbers are suspect. I, for one, just want a near-stock ride height with 10-15% stiffer springs, no matter what they came off of. |
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