|
Brakes & Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
10-07-2003, 07:52 PM | #1 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 31748
Join Date: Jan 2003
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Upstate NY
Vehicle:'19 WRX STI Series.Gray |
Need A Nice Suspension Setup...Help!!!
Ok, I'm using my WRX as a daily driver and I live in NY state so I'll be dealing with heavy snowstorms. I don't want an extreme drop because I've delt with a Civic Si before and I couldn't even clear speed bumps. I plan on adding a front lip so keep that in mind. I have an offer to get some barely used KYB shocks for $350ish and then I'd need a nice spring, like Eibach or Prodrive(what do u guys suggest?). Or I can go STi Ver 8 for $600 shipped. What do u guys suggest? KYB's and a nice spring or STi Ver 8? Thanks so much for the help. ~Nick
* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.
|
10-07-2003, 10:11 PM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 31748
Join Date: Jan 2003
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Upstate NY
Vehicle:'19 WRX STI Series.Gray |
anyone?
|
10-07-2003, 10:31 PM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 33276
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: a little place called aspiinn.
|
Check out eBay for some STi takeoff's, usually you find some good prices
|
10-07-2003, 10:52 PM | #4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 22290
Join Date: Aug 2002
Chapter/Region:
TXIC
Vehicle:2002 STI Ver 9 Spec C Wagon |
You might also consider Koni's (single adjustable)- they have a nice ride and can be paired with anything from stock to 400lb springs and work fine.
|
10-08-2003, 02:14 AM | #5 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 19905
Join Date: Jun 2002
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Location: San Diego
|
sti takeoffs if you dont mind the reduced, but still present gap.
|
10-08-2003, 08:31 AM | #6 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 31748
Join Date: Jan 2003
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Upstate NY
Vehicle:'19 WRX STI Series.Gray |
really, sti takeoffs over say kyb's and eibach or prodrive springs? those don't produce a huge drop so shouldn't they be fine even with a lip on the front? i do like the sti suspension, but i can easily get the kyb's and some springs for cheaper and probably have just as nice of a setup w/ more of a drop. i just don't want to run into something like this:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/vtecsiracer22 thanks for the help everyone. |
10-08-2003, 10:56 AM | #7 |
*** Banned ***
Member#: 16200
Join Date: Mar 2002
Vehicle:OK buy Nates beans westcoastroasting.com |
I should think that the AGX's with Prodrive springs would be nice with minimal drop.
The STi stuff is real nice, but isn't adjustable(in this price range). |
10-10-2003, 08:59 AM | #8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 39180
Join Date: Jul 2003
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Trying to get :unamused: on TV
Vehicle:2006 Ford E350 Parked in a school zone |
Bilstein has just released the PSS9's for the WRX, it may be a bit more than what you're looking for, but upper end of the ride height is about 1/2" lower than stock, and it can be lowered further from there. I'll be getting a set for my car shortly.
|
10-10-2003, 11:14 AM | #9 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 2184
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA
Vehicle:2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic |
STi v8, no question. The two-stage damping coupled with the suspension tuning makes them preferable to the AGXs, hands down, IMHO.
Kevin |
10-10-2003, 02:04 PM | #10 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 36793
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Malden
Vehicle:04 WRX Silver |
I just installed a set of v8 take-offs in my 04 sadan. Awesome bro! Im so pumped. Its lowered about .4 of an inch...and the wheel gap up front is reduced. the car handles awesome(not just on the flat stuff!)
|
10-10-2003, 02:30 PM | #11 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 25037
Join Date: Sep 2002
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Cornelius, NC
|
V8 suspension will have camber problems in the rear on a wagon won't it?
Scott |
10-10-2003, 10:47 PM | #12 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 2536
Join Date: Oct 2000
Chapter/Region:
SCIC
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Vehicle:2012 STi Hatch SWP |
Quote:
greg |
|
10-11-2003, 08:15 AM | #13 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 31748
Join Date: Jan 2003
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Upstate NY
Vehicle:'19 WRX STI Series.Gray |
hmm, well what i think i'm gonna do is go with the v8, but not until the spring. i've got too many other things i need to get first. the stock ride height is fine for now and winter is coming anyway. right now i'm getting the v8 sti wing, v8 sti sides, and some other little things to make it look better. spring time brings suspension, wheels, and more power!!! thanks for the input, looks like the v8 setup is where i'm headed. ~nick
|
10-11-2003, 11:11 PM | #14 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 41411
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Kansas City, MO
Vehicle:2004 WRX Sedan Java Black No Spoiler! |
i'd go for v7 since v8s are around as the current sti
|
10-12-2003, 01:21 PM | #15 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 14029
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Texas
|
Quote:
$600 shipped if anyone is interested. |
|
10-12-2003, 03:00 PM | #16 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 15840
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
Vehicle:2002 WRX Wagon '84 Benz 300D Veg Powered |
Quote:
We wagon owners would like a nice suspension too! willdaddy |
|
10-12-2003, 03:21 PM | #17 | |
*** Banned ***
Member#: 16200
Join Date: Mar 2002
Vehicle:OK buy Nates beans westcoastroasting.com |
Quote:
They are available from several vendors who advertise here. |
|
10-12-2003, 08:29 PM | #18 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 14029
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Texas
|
Quote:
|
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Want the proper suspension setup, help. | purduephigam | Brakes, Steering & Suspension | 1 | 07-23-2008 06:39 PM |
Suspension setup help | gummy | Brakes, Steering & Suspension | 4 | 07-09-2007 05:32 PM |
2003 rs suspension setup? help? | subiLOVR03 | Brakes, Steering & Suspension | 3 | 04-03-2007 08:11 PM |
Suspension Setup Help | Killian Maynard | Brakes, Steering & Suspension | 12 | 12-09-2004 10:45 AM |
Suspension setup help (have f&r bars and springs now) | rickeolis | Brakes, Steering & Suspension | 13 | 12-04-2004 10:10 AM |