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04-06-2007, 05:46 AM | #1 |
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Just picked up a new 2007 WRX. Need help with spring options?
I need to put shorter springs on this car ASAP. The gap is just too much. The rear isn't that bad but the front sits up about an inch higher. I need springs that lower it more in the front.
What springs should I go with? I don't want it to have that slammed look. I just want to get rid of some of that gap. I could actually live with the rear. It's the front that is just too much to take. Should I buy them from the dealer and have them do the install? Will I need an alignment after the spring install? Any advice would be much appreciated. Pics with different springs would be great. I did speak with a guy at a place called ProImage Performance. He said I should go with H&R springs with a 1.6 drop in the front and 1.4 in the rear. That would still leave the car sitting higher in the front. Also, I'm a little worried about them working on the car. Would I be better off buying the springs from the dealer and having them install them?
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04-06-2007, 05:57 AM | #2 |
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i'm not sure if you have a sedan or wagon, but prodrive all the way. lowers the front and it's not slammed. there's still gap, but it's very even.
i got an alignment after a few weeks to let them settle. |
04-06-2007, 06:14 AM | #3 |
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i had prodrive springs on my wrx sedan.... looked sick.... everyone always commented about how good the drop looked. Not slammed, just suttle, def. removes that gap you are talking about. Plus, prodrives are designed to work with your stock struts.... so ya.... get em... you wont regret it.... and yes, after they settle get an alignment. Also, if you dont do them yourself, dont let some shop charge you an arm and a leg for it. They were quoting me out of the chilton haynes manual or whatever it is at 6 hours of work, when in reality, i took it to the subaru dealer and got it done in 2.5 hours and alignment and an oil change using synthetic for under 400 bucks. Oh, and here, i dug up a pic of my old car. ......
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04-06-2007, 06:32 AM | #4 |
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So ProDrive springs are the way to go? How much do those springs drop the front and back? Also, where can I buy them? Will the dealer install springs I've purchased from some other place or will I need to buy the springs from them?
Also, what are pink springs? Sorry but this is my first Subaru WRX and I keep seeing people talk about pink springs. Thanks for the help. |
04-06-2007, 06:38 AM | #5 |
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I found a place that sells them.
Did you guys align your car to the prodrive recommended specs? Front Camber 1***176; 15" Tracking 0***176; 02" (0.2mm) toe in each wheel Rear Tracking 0***176; 01" (0.1mm) toe in each wheel BTW, I have a sedan. Last edited by SimpleMan; 04-06-2007 at 06:49 AM. |
04-06-2007, 07:15 AM | #6 |
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FYI...the front and rear sit at the same height....level with each other. Don't let the difference in gap height confuse you.
I would go with Prodrive, SPT pink, etc. |
04-06-2007, 08:51 AM | #7 |
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that is where i bought my springs from, and yes i had it aligned to that spec. I also had the dealer install them.
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04-06-2007, 09:19 AM | #8 |
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Welcome to the Forum!!
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04-06-2007, 09:20 AM | #9 |
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I don't recommend taking it to the dealer, you should go to a well known subaru shop or even just a nasioc member who is good at working on cars. Then again some shops really do charge more than stealerships, I was quoted 960 dollars for installation of coilovers not including alignment, I asked if he thought I was buying coilovers from them and he said no...
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04-06-2007, 09:42 AM | #10 | |
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04-06-2007, 10:35 AM | #11 | |
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04-06-2007, 03:35 PM | #12 |
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Thanks guys! Lots of great info.
I spoke with the dealer and they want twice as much (about $800) as ProImage Performance. That dealer price includes the springs. I don't know if that includes an alignment. ProImage suggested H&R Springs but I think I'd rather go with the ProDrive springs. I'm pretty sure they'll install whatever springs I want. So how does replacing the springs affect the warranty if I have ProImage do the job and not the dealer? I'm thinking of using the dealer with the pinks just to keep everything covered. |
04-06-2007, 03:40 PM | #13 |
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With stock struts, I've heard prodrive was one of the best options. Stay away from s-techs! They will gobble your shocks up for dinner! I'm pretty sure if you get the parts put on by someone that isn't a licensed genuine Subaru parts retailer and installer, it will void your warranty. I'm not sure though because my vehicle was out of warranty when purchased.
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04-06-2007, 03:54 PM | #14 |
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I did my spring install myself in about 2 hours in the driveway. A reliatively easy DIY mod. If you really inovative you can do the alignment too, but your better off having a shop do that...
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04-06-2007, 03:54 PM | #15 |
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i have the pinks and think they are great...the car is def lower but not too much where it becomes a pain to drive...i don't know if the pinks spt sells are the same as the jdm pinks...when i bought mine in 04 the jdm pinks were different from the spt pinks...but that may have changed...anyway here is a pic.
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04-06-2007, 03:55 PM | #16 | |
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04-06-2007, 04:22 PM | #17 |
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Cobb, I put a set of the cobb lowering springs on my 07 and there just perfect. Think the drop is 2.0 in front and 1.5 in the rear. Think it made the car ride better too. Spring rates are more matched for the stock damper rates
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04-06-2007, 04:56 PM | #18 | |
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04-06-2007, 05:00 PM | #19 | |
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Should I take it to the dell for the alignment? If I go with the prodrive springs will the dealer use the recommended prodrive settings? Need to find a good shop in the Portland, OR area. |
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04-06-2007, 05:03 PM | #20 |
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The SPT Pinks are pretty much STi springs. I was going to get the Pinks, but the STi springs are cheaper and the same thing.
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04-06-2007, 05:05 PM | #21 |
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imho id go with the usdm sti pinks...only lowers the car about half an inch...bout to throw them on my car too
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04-06-2007, 05:10 PM | #22 | |
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04-06-2007, 05:13 PM | #23 |
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Cobb stage 2 is the way to go. Nice drop and handles beautifully.
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04-06-2007, 05:17 PM | #24 |
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gf210 from tanabe are good.
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