Lifted, Rally Prepped, or Just Plain Dirty Subarus?? Mud Pit & Gravel Stage Inside!! - Page 71

skunkman · 02-07-2011, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgearhead

I forget. . . Do you have a 5MT in that?
looks good, looking forward to more shots in action, especially with that lift

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cmpequeno · 02-07-2011, 01:07 PM

05ASPINREX, your car looks good! like it a lot!

05ASPINREX · 02-07-2011, 06:43 PM

thanks man! im thinking of painting the rims black . but it looks like it came from the factory like that haha

chrisGT · 02-07-2011, 06:49 PM

Kostamojen · 02-07-2011, 07:13 PM

I thought for a second those solar panels were installed on the roof and hood

subaru0276 · 02-07-2011, 09:40 PM

^^^^ me too!!!!

calgearhead · 02-08-2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunkman

I forget. . . Do you have a 5MT in that?
looks good, looking forward to more shots in action, especially with that lift

Yes its a stick, wouldn't have bought it otherwise

calgearhead · 02-09-2011, 07:14 PM

Pic from my first outing

Kostamojen · 02-09-2011, 07:20 PM

You need a low clearance muffler

Back Road Runner · 02-09-2011, 09:31 PM

Current Setup:

Suspension:
Struts : Tokico D-Spec - full stiff front, 4.5 turns rear
Springs : GC coilover kit - 10" 350 lb/in front, 10" 250 lb/in rear
Sway bars : 20mm oem front, 20mm oem rear
Camber : Noltec front camber plate, full caster, zeroed camber, -2.5 degrees front, -1.5 degrees rear set at lower bolts
Tires: "retired" Blizzak LM25 for gravel/packed/clay, ExtremeWinterContact for snow/mud/loose

Engine:
Internals: stock
ECU: SRS-20 I-Speed reflash
Exhaust: TWE rally prototype header + 2.5" high flow exhaust
Intake: Modified airbox to top feed cold intake
Power: 174chp/186cft-lbs (+/- 1-2)

Chassis:
Interior: full
Bracing: Mo-Boost 4-point rear strut tower brace
Bushings/mounts: uh...lots, everything cept the rear end so far.

kickniteasy · 02-09-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommySWRX

My 08 WRX on 09 Forester Struts. Soon it will have every other suspension component from the Forester which is quite a bit more than you might think, but the rest is all sitting on my floor going on Saturday.

From this:

To this:

any more updates?

premier00000 · 02-13-2011, 01:35 PM

I'm thinking about lifting my '08 OBS, which is DD, what would be the best (cost effective or easiest) way to lift my car?

Gclark · 02-13-2011, 02:43 PM

1" Spacers, $225.

premier00000 · 02-13-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gclark

1" Spacers, $225.

is that enough to really lift it and make it more useful? i have 215/60-16 on now, and i want something with more meat, but dont want to rub on everything.

Back Road Runner · 02-13-2011, 06:27 PM

It depends on what you want the car to do. Do you need more travel or more ground clearance. If you want more bump travel, you run a taller spring like what TommySWRX did. If you simply want more clearance, you add chassis spacers. I will note that this can include strut spacers but also spacers that drop the subframe which keeps the suspension geometry the same. I don't know of anything exists for the newer chassis though. The cheapest option is simply the spacers that go on top of the strut, but realize that is only a partial solution. Normally you would include lift blocks for the subframe front and rear.

premier00000 · 02-13-2011, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Back Road Runner

It depends on what you want the car to do. Do you need more travel or more ground clearance. If you want more bump travel, you run a taller spring like what TommySWRX did. If you simply want more clearance, you add chassis spacers. I will note that this can include strut spacers but also spacers that drop the subframe which keeps the suspension geometry the same. I don't know of anything exists for the newer chassis though. The cheapest option is simply the spacers that go on top of the strut, but realize that is only a partial solution. Normally you would include lift blocks for the subframe front and rear.

the strut spacers might be what i go with... i have [summer] wheels with a low offset (+35) and i rub over every bump with no cargo, so the extra inch should be a little more helpful, especially since i might be going on a nice long road trip in the next few months.

Also, what do all of you guys with bigger tires do about the speedo and odometer? I'm sure its probably way off. i have 205/60-16 on my car right now, and it seems a bit off.

dgsblb2 · 02-13-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by premier00000

Also, what do all of you guys with bigger tires do about the speedo and odometer? I'm sure its probably way off. i have 205/60-16 on my car right now, and it seems a bit off.

I've just dealt with it, it doesn't annoy me at all. My tires are exactly 10% bigger, so if it reads 50, I'm going 55... if it reads 70, I'm going 77. Very simple for my situation.

B-tons · 02-14-2011, 01:28 AM

Just had a great couple hours reading and scoping out some sweet pics for all 71 pages. Well done all I'm feeling inspired!

Hotwax · 02-14-2011, 07:43 PM

How about Snow prepped...

bugeye-joemomma · 02-14-2011, 10:02 PM

a few oldies from 09:

bugeye-joemomma · 02-17-2011, 04:37 PM

i wouldnt call this lifted, or rally prepped. but these tires are pretty nasty when it comes to off road grip:

biebs96 · 02-17-2011, 09:28 PM

yay... where are you in monmouth county????

bugeye-joemomma · 02-17-2011, 10:47 PM

Middletown. You from around the area?

pjkun · 02-18-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugeye-joemomma

215/65R16 Grabbers? Are you on stock suspension also? Wondering because I absolutely LOVE how that looks.

bugeye-joemomma · 02-18-2011, 08:34 AM

yes you are correct about the tires, and that is stock suspension. only thing is i had to cut the front flaps(width wise) on the inside of the wheel well because the tires would rub against the flaps when your turned the wheel lol.

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02-07-2011, 01:07 PM	#1752
cmpequeno Scooby Newbie Member#: 87036 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza Outback Red	05ASPINREX, your car looks good! like it a lot!

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02-09-2011, 07:14 PM	#1758
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02-13-2011, 01:35 PM	#1762
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02-13-2011, 02:43 PM	#1763
Gclark Scooby Specialist Member#: 192352 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: 1993 Legacy Turbo ლ( ಠ ಠ)	1" Spacers, $225.

02-13-2011, 06:27 PM	#1765
Back Road Runner Scooby Guru Member#: 60082 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minnesota Vehicle: 2004 Forester STI Silver	It depends on what you want the car to do. Do you need more travel or more ground clearance. If you want more bump travel, you run a taller spring like what TommySWRX did. If you simply want more clearance, you add chassis spacers. I will note that this can include strut spacers but also spacers that drop the subframe which keeps the suspension geometry the same. I don't know of anything exists for the newer chassis though. The cheapest option is simply the spacers that go on top of the strut, but realize that is only a partial solution. Normally you would include lift blocks for the subframe front and rear.

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bugeye-joemomma Scooby Newbie Member#: 192841 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Vehicle: 2002 Wrx Sedona Red	a few oldies from 09:

02-17-2011, 04:37 PM	#1771
bugeye-joemomma Scooby Newbie Member#: 192841 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Vehicle: 2002 Wrx Sedona Red	i wouldnt call this lifted, or rally prepped. but these tires are pretty nasty when it comes to off road grip:

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bugeye-joemomma Scooby Newbie Member#: 192841 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Vehicle: 2002 Wrx Sedona Red	yes you are correct about the tires, and that is stock suspension. only thing is i had to cut the front flaps(width wise) on the inside of the wheel well because the tires would rub against the flaps when your turned the wheel lol.