im a vw guy not a subi guy

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 10:41 AM

but i have a couple of friends with subis and im really good with stance numbers and wheel offsets.. two of my subi friends want to work on stance and i just need to know the distance from hub to fender in millimeters for 2005 wrx and 2002 wrx. thanks in advance

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BoostinChick · 05-24-2010, 10:43 AM

Define stance...

constantino7491 · 05-24-2010, 10:51 AM

make sure to tell them that lowering their cars are also going to make them handle like pick up trucks...

T_Racer69 · 05-24-2010, 10:53 AM

I belive he means ride height. And, what are you trying to do? I ask because all will be a little different? Are you wanting stock to compare to, or a lowered spring difference?

Travis

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostinChick

Define stance...

stance = lowering the car about 3 to 4 inches on wide wheels stretching tires. like this.

constantino7491 · 05-24-2010, 11:17 AM

how does your car handle???

F EVOZ · 05-24-2010, 11:18 AM

Don't make them run stretch tires, please for the love of god.

17x9 is more than enough on a wrx body.

happs subi · 05-24-2010, 11:19 AM

i think im going to vomit

Temp · 05-24-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by constantino7491

how does your car handle???

Like scheisse.

constantino7491 · 05-24-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F EVOZ

Don't make them run stretch tires, please for the love of god.

17x9 is more than enough on a wrx body.

^ +1

Quote:

Originally Posted by happs subi

i think im going to vomit

^ +7

natasatan · 05-24-2010, 11:23 AM

I think I just puked a little in my mouth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Static MKIV VW

stance = lowering the car about 3 to 4 inches on wide wheels stretching tires. like this.

BoostinChick · 05-24-2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Static MKIV VW

stance = lowering the car about 3 to 4 inches on wide wheels stretching tires. like this.

Not a great idea on the WRX. Wide wheels are going to require a lot of work. As someone mentioned before 17x9 is plenty. I have seen 18X9.5 and that is the widest I would recommend on 5x100. Here is a thread to give you some ideas -
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ressive+stance

soundslikeboxer · 05-24-2010, 11:32 AM

Static, I recommend posting in the "hellaflush" thread. You most likely won't get an answer anywhere else because a large majority of the population here is all about function > form.

But anyway, don't be discouraged by the nay-sayers. Slamming the car with wide wheels isn't going to have a big impact if your friends aren't running their cars at the track.

F EVOZ · 05-24-2010, 11:49 AM

This is a prime example on how you know you're doing it wrong..

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by constantino7491

how does your car handle???

well its on bag suspension so i can raise and lower as i please.

Quote:

Originally Posted by happs subi

i think im going to vomit

no need to be a doucher. its just not your style thats all different strokes for different folks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundslikeboxer

Static, I recommend posting in the "hellaflush" thread. You most likely won't get an answer anywhere else because a large majority of the population here is all about function > form.

But anyway, don't be discouraged by the nay-sayers. Slamming the car with wide wheels isn't going to have a big impact if your friends aren't running their cars at the track.

thanks a lot i appreciate it. but what these people probably dont get is there is a way to get both function and form. but my friends could care less about how fast their cars are they want a good stance. which again means lowered on wide wheels with stretched tires. but does anyone know the distance from the hub to fender front and rear on a 2002, 2005 wrx. thanks

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 11:53 AM

^previous post

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F EVOZ

This is a prime example on how you know you're doing it wrong..

you are right the whole point of stretching tires is so the tread is under the fender. its illegal to run tread outside of the fender.

F EVOZ · 05-24-2010, 11:57 AM

I didn't know having a nice stance required having stretched tires on wide wheels.

Look, you seem to know a lot more than we do so go mod your friends car like a VW.

Really, I'm not trying to be a douche....just HATE the stretch tire look, especially on a Subaru.

BoostinChick · 05-24-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Static MKIV VW

no need to be a doucher. its just not your style thats all different strokes for different folks.

Don't act all coy like you don't have elitists in the VW world. Need I remind you about the R32 crowd? j/k

Good luck on your search. There is a difference between safe and being outright idiotic. Hopefully you can find the safe side.

CR22 · 05-24-2010, 12:03 PM

Static MKIV VW runs bags?

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 12:07 PM

nothing to say

Static MKIV VW · 05-24-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CR22

Static MKIV VW runs bags?

i own more than one car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostinChick

Don't act all coy like you don't have elitists in the VW world. Need I remind you about the R32 crowd? j/k

Good luck on your search. There is a difference between safe and being outright idiotic. Hopefully you can find the safe side.

haha. R32 dudes are funny. usually BROS. but thanks boostinchick i wouldnt substitute safety for anything.

s42k1 · 05-24-2010, 12:14 PM

Different strokes for different folks, and IMO that last pic looks hideous. I personally prefer cars with tires that actually fit on their rims, but I'm also not into the burberry style interiors or vintage bikes on roof racks as astetics or rusted hoods, but to each his own.

s42k1 · 05-24-2010, 12:15 PM

This forum is also a little biased as you can tell.....

ed10 · 05-24-2010, 12:18 PM

What I don't get is why your "friends with subis" didn't join nasioc to ask this?

05-24-2010, 10:41 AM	#1
Static MKIV VW Scooby Newbie Member#: 247566 Join Date: May 2010	im a vw guy not a subi guy but i have a couple of friends with subis and im really good with stance numbers and wheel offsets.. two of my subi friends want to work on stance and i just need to know the distance from hub to fender in millimeters for 2005 wrx and 2002 wrx. thanks in advance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#21
Static MKIV VW Scooby Newbie Member#: 247566 Join Date: May 2010	nothing to say Last edited by Jack ffr1846; 05-24-2010 at 12:18 PM.

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05-24-2010, 10:43 AM	#2
BoostinChick Scooby Specialist Member#: 218971 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: West Chester, PA Vehicle: 2007 WRX Black	Define stance...

05-24-2010, 10:51 AM	#3
constantino7491 Scooby Specialist Member#: 187358 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Palm Beach/Miami, FL Vehicle: 08 BMW 328	make sure to tell them that lowering their cars are also going to make them handle like pick up trucks...

05-24-2010, 10:53 AM	#4
T_Racer69 Scooby Specialist Member#: 188079 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Brunswick, GA Vehicle: 2003 Stg 2 Bug Wagon Sonic Yellow	I belive he means ride height. And, what are you trying to do? I ask because all will be a little different? Are you wanting stock to compare to, or a lowered spring difference? Travis

05-24-2010, 11:17 AM	#6
constantino7491 Scooby Specialist Member#: 187358 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Palm Beach/Miami, FL Vehicle: 08 BMW 328	how does your car handle???

05-24-2010, 11:18 AM	#7
F EVOZ Scooby Specialist Member#: 134516 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ny Vehicle: o2 WRX BlankitaRIP o6 STi Blanca	Don't make them run stretch tires, please for the love of god. 17x9 is more than enough on a wrx body.

05-24-2010, 11:19 AM	#8
happs subi Scooby Specialist Member#: 200288 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: East Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX World Rally Blue	i think im going to vomit

05-24-2010, 11:32 AM	#13
soundslikeboxer Scooby Specialist Member#: 131915 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond/Va Beach Vehicle: 2007 WRX sexy white pearl	Static, I recommend posting in the "hellaflush" thread. You most likely won't get an answer anywhere else because a large majority of the population here is all about function > form. But anyway, don't be discouraged by the nay-sayers. Slamming the car with wide wheels isn't going to have a big impact if your friends aren't running their cars at the track.

05-24-2010, 11:49 AM	#14
F EVOZ Scooby Specialist Member#: 134516 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ny Vehicle: o2 WRX BlankitaRIP o6 STi Blanca	This is a prime example on how you know you're doing it wrong..

05-24-2010, 11:53 AM	#16
Static MKIV VW Scooby Newbie Member#: 247566 Join Date: May 2010	^previous post

05-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#18
F EVOZ Scooby Specialist Member#: 134516 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ny Vehicle: o2 WRX BlankitaRIP o6 STi Blanca	I didn't know having a nice stance required having stretched tires on wide wheels. Look, you seem to know a lot more than we do so go mod your friends car like a VW. Really, I'm not trying to be a douche....just HATE the stretch tire look, especially on a Subaru.

05-24-2010, 12:03 PM	#20
CR22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 167470 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Northern Virginia Vehicle: 2005 Honda Silverstone	Static MKIV VW runs bags?

05-24-2010, 12:14 PM	#23
s42k1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 95702 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Lebanon, PA	Different strokes for different folks, and IMO that last pic looks hideous. I personally prefer cars with tires that actually fit on their rims, but I'm also not into the burberry style interiors or vintage bikes on roof racks as astetics or rusted hoods, but to each his own.

05-24-2010, 12:15 PM	#24
s42k1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 95702 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Lebanon, PA	This forum is also a little biased as you can tell.....

05-24-2010, 12:18 PM	#25
ed10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 198026 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Asheville/Fletcher, NC Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Nulla Tenaci Invia EstVia	What I don't get is why your "friends with subis" didn't join nasioc to ask this?