GC8 Tein HA coilovers

spaz619 · 10-19-2003, 08:29 PM

does anyone know if GC8 Tein HA coilovers will work on a 97 Legacy in terms of fitment, spring rate etc.?

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eclone · 10-19-2003, 10:50 PM

They should be fine. I'm running Cusco or mine. Only problem is the rear strut is short for GC8 and camber kit is different (but if you're talking about lam's, it won't be a problem since he's selling with STi top hats)

spaz619 · 10-21-2003, 10:21 AM

where have you been?

are you still selling your parts to me?

also, rumor has it that you might be getting rid of your coilovers next year.....is that true? if so maybe i should wait for yours!

ok....here is my main concern.
what will the ride be like if I used these coilovers?

oh yeah.....I'm Gavin by the way from TSC

hope you can get back to me!

subysouth · 10-21-2003, 10:51 AM

Are the topmounts with them for a GC8? If so, the rear topmounts arent compatible with the BD/BG. The BD/BGs use a different rear topmount bolt pattern from the GC/GFs.

ss

spaz619 · 10-21-2003, 12:49 PM

they come with STi top hats

subysouth · 10-21-2003, 12:53 PM

I need to edit that post above for clarity.

What I meant to say is that if the mounts(STi or otherwise) with the coilovers are the ones for the GC chassis, the rear mounts wont work on your car. That is easy to remedy though by either getting the rear STi mounts for your car and popping them on the coilovers or using you current rear mounts on the coilovers.

ss

spaz619 · 10-21-2003, 08:19 PM

will it be easy to use my existing mounts.....any modificatoion needed?

so basically.....the coilovers should work right?

subysouth · 10-21-2003, 09:28 PM

Thats in some ways a tough question to answer. If you use your stock rear topmounts, yes, the coilovers should bolt right up in your car.

Will it "work," in the sense of work well, is kinda another question. I would try to find if Tein offers a seperate model for the Legacy and see how it differs from the GC model in terms of lengths, spring rates and damping.

I would imagine it will be close. I would probably make my decision on cost to experiment.

ss

spaz619 · 10-29-2003, 12:13 AM

bump

Bill Westhead · 10-29-2003, 01:19 AM

BTDT - The GC8 top mounts (strut tops) are DIFFERENT in the rear than the BD/BG Legacy.

If you are buying suspension from a GC8 that comes with top mounts, you need to get the DMS WRX adapter plate to make them work on your Legacy. GD/GG WRX rear top mounts and BD/BG Legacy have the same bolt pattern.

We tried using the stock Legacy top mounts with my DMS 40s but they would not work due to the upper spring perch configuration.

As far as spring rates, etc of course the GC8 is a 200lb lighter car so theoretically the suspension is not optimized for the Legacy chassis. In the real world I don't think this matters much, just be sure you want the harshness that comes with coilovers if the car is also your daily driver.

Good luck,

Bill

10-19-2003, 08:29 PM	#1
spaz619 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24741 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ontario Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT black	GC8 Tein HA coilovers does anyone know if GC8 Tein HA coilovers will work on a 97 Legacy in terms of fitment, spring rate etc.? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-19-2003, 10:50 PM	#2
eclone Scooby Specialist Member#: 31567 Join Date: Jan 2003	They should be fine. I'm running Cusco or mine. Only problem is the rear strut is short for GC8 and camber kit is different (but if you're talking about lam's, it won't be a problem since he's selling with STi top hats) Last edited by eclone; 10-19-2003 at 11:00 PM.

10-21-2003, 10:21 AM	#3
spaz619 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24741 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ontario Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT black	eclone.....your alive!!! where have you been? are you still selling your parts to me? also, rumor has it that you might be getting rid of your coilovers next year.....is that true? if so maybe i should wait for yours! ok....here is my main concern. what will the ride be like if I used these coilovers? oh yeah.....I'm Gavin by the way from TSC hope you can get back to me!

10-21-2003, 10:51 AM	#4
subysouth Scooby Guru Member#: 5039 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ocean Springs, MS Vehicle: 2007 Outback XT Grey 5-speed	Are the topmounts with them for a GC8? If so, the rear topmounts arent compatible with the BD/BG. The BD/BGs use a different rear topmount bolt pattern from the GC/GFs. ss Last edited by subysouth; 10-21-2003 at 12:54 PM.

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10-21-2003, 12:49 PM	#5
spaz619 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24741 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ontario Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT black	they come with STi top hats

10-21-2003, 12:53 PM	#6
subysouth Scooby Guru Member#: 5039 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ocean Springs, MS Vehicle: 2007 Outback XT Grey 5-speed	I need to edit that post above for clarity. What I meant to say is that if the mounts(STi or otherwise) with the coilovers are the ones for the GC chassis, the rear mounts wont work on your car. That is easy to remedy though by either getting the rear STi mounts for your car and popping them on the coilovers or using you current rear mounts on the coilovers. ss

10-21-2003, 08:19 PM	#7
spaz619 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24741 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ontario Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT black	will it be easy to use my existing mounts.....any modificatoion needed? so basically.....the coilovers should work right?

10-21-2003, 09:28 PM	#8
subysouth Scooby Guru Member#: 5039 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ocean Springs, MS Vehicle: 2007 Outback XT Grey 5-speed	Thats in some ways a tough question to answer. If you use your stock rear topmounts, yes, the coilovers should bolt right up in your car. Will it "work," in the sense of work well, is kinda another question. I would try to find if Tein offers a seperate model for the Legacy and see how it differs from the GC model in terms of lengths, spring rates and damping. I would imagine it will be close. I would probably make my decision on cost to experiment. ss

10-29-2003, 12:13 AM	#9
spaz619 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24741 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ontario Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT black	bump

10-29-2003, 01:19 AM	#10
Bill Westhead Scooby Newbie Member#: 1095 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Vehicle: 1998 BD Legacy GT BGP	BTDT - The GC8 top mounts (strut tops) are DIFFERENT in the rear than the BD/BG Legacy. If you are buying suspension from a GC8 that comes with top mounts, you need to get the DMS WRX adapter plate to make them work on your Legacy. GD/GG WRX rear top mounts and BD/BG Legacy have the same bolt pattern. We tried using the stock Legacy top mounts with my DMS 40s but they would not work due to the upper spring perch configuration. As far as spring rates, etc of course the GC8 is a 200lb lighter car so theoretically the suspension is not optimized for the Legacy chassis. In the real world I don't think this matters much, just be sure you want the harshness that comes with coilovers if the car is also your daily driver. Good luck, Bill

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