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02-08-2013, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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Suspension for newborn!!
So basically I'm in need of new suspension You can say I'm a newbie when it comes to suspension . Ok I'm having a baby and my car suspension is crap right now and lowered I'm lookiing for the Cadillac ride I'm not caring for looks anymore just want my baby to not get baby shaking syndrome riding in my car lol well I contacted feal and they said to go oem struts on swift sport springs and they would adjust and revalve my oem struts and just make them fit what are some other options or is that my best option need help ASAP thanks any feed back would help and I live in the LA AREA
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02-08-2013, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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For 06 STI....revalved Feal OEMs struts and STOCK springs. Don't get the Swifts.
And a nice Recaro baby seat. |
02-08-2013, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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You already have your answer.
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02-08-2013, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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stock springs for comfort all the way, but just as important is good dampers. and feal makes some of the best on their revalve job. sounds like you already got it figured out!
+1 on swift being too aggresive for baby |
02-08-2013, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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Thanks I really wasn't sure if the swift sports were to harsh so ill just go stock struts springs and revalve job thanks !!! Now I have to look for a set of stock springs !! I only have struts any out there for sale or know where I could get them ..appreciate the feed back
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02-08-2013, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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And the recaro baby seat is that for newborns ??? Any pics that would be awesome
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02-08-2013, 11:10 AM | #7 |
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02-08-2013, 11:17 AM | #8 |
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Thanks I've just finished looking them up they are sweet I'm going to see which ones are for infants cause I see alot different kinds thank again
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02-08-2013, 11:20 AM | #9 |
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check the classified for stock springs. if you dont see any post a WTB thread. also, i have never found an sti at a junkyard, but its worth a shot.
heck you can even run WRX springs on your sti struts, and they will be even comfier! and those i know, are a dime a dozen |
02-08-2013, 11:22 AM | #10 |
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02-08-2013, 11:23 AM | #11 |
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Really the wrx are more comfy so basically any year wrx from 05 up will fit right ?
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02-08-2013, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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02-08-2013, 08:11 PM | #13 |
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Ok so I'm going to look for any 02-07 wrx or Sti spring to fit my 06 Sti thanks
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02-08-2013, 09:21 PM | #14 |
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I have a set of 06 wrx springs if you want them cheap. I also have 04 STi springs as well. Let me know.
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02-08-2013, 09:49 PM | #15 |
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02-08-2013, 10:41 PM | #16 |
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Well... I guess what I thought I typed didn't make it on here. I meant that part of my response in regards to the strut, then went on to describe different years top hat interchangeability along with springs. Whoops... sorry for the confusion
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02-09-2013, 12:35 AM | #17 |
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Ok so spring just springs of any 02-07 of wrx or Sti will fit an 06 Sti just to clear things up correct ?
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02-09-2013, 12:51 AM | #18 |
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02-09-2013, 01:29 AM | #19 | |
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Why the panic about changing the car for the kid? Didn't you get 7-9 months advanced warning of what was going to happen? There are many threads on this subject. Check with your local fire station about what seats they recommend. Those guys have the latest poop on the best seats that will click into your '06, and know the ones on the do not use list. Congratulations. PS: I went to Korea and the Hyundai test track had a section labled "L.A Freeway". Periodic brakes in the super slab to set up suspension resonance. The big boys have some of the worst roads set in concrete to test on. Other tracks have pot hole edges protected with angle iron. They want the same bump year after year. Nasty when you are on a ride a long. |
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02-09-2013, 01:36 AM | #20 | |
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Thanks all for the replies |
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02-09-2013, 02:14 AM | #21 |
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The gestation period for a human child is ~9 months in the womb. I could go on, but this dumb engineer has too much of a chance of putting his foot in his mouth on the subject.
Again, your local fire station is a great resource. Those guys have a vested interest in keeping us safe. They would much rather sit around than go on a call with the coroner. They do good work on their down time. |
02-09-2013, 02:33 AM | #22 |
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Ive got what i think is a rather stiff suspension... But heres the thing, from day 3 out of the hospital we were going back each day for my wife's complications for 2 months and havent had an issue then. There is a lot of head support in an infant car seat!
I think in general you are over thinking this. Baby in car= drive moderate to cautious and no aggresive daily driving, simple as that. Now for all the folks that say babies love car rides.... You lied to me!. Our lexus or my car, he hates cars with a passion. Thats no way to be groomed for an F1 career. |
02-09-2013, 02:35 AM | #23 |
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I would suggest sticking with stock STI springs and the Feal revalve. Feal is in your back yard and they will do a great job.
When my first kid came we sterilized and bubble wrapped everything. When the second one came, we let them eat food off the ground and play in the street with scissors. They are resilient little buggers. Congrats, it's the greatest and wildest trip of your life. |
02-09-2013, 04:14 PM | #24 |
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Yea think I'm going to just go with the stock a have feal do there work and I should be good .. Once there is another daily then suspension back you go in lol
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02-09-2013, 04:54 PM | #25 |
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Good choice. I wouldn't even look elsewhere if Feal were in my backyard.
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