Best handling/suspension upgrades for an 04 STi?

Padge · 03-29-2005, 01:43 PM

I have come to the realization that I will probably never do anything more with my car, powerwise, after I am stage 2. I would, however, like to still mod the car and I know that there must be plenty to do when it comes to handling/suspension... unfortunately I do not know is recommended, nor do I really understand what some things are (endlinks?)

Obviously I want to do the normal things such as lowering and strut bars, but what else can use an upgrade to make the car more competitive in autocross?

Sorry for my lack of understanding in the suspension/handling department. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

TIA

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Arnie · 03-29-2005, 02:15 PM

I would suggest that you read all the FAQ's here:http://www.whiteline.com.au/faqintro.htm

as well as read and keep an eye on this forum:

http://www.suspensionparts.info/for....php?forumid=11

Another good thread:

http://www.suspensionparts.info/sho...hp?threadid=294

After getting this basic suspension education you can understand and appreciate the benefit when we say get: STi JDM pink springs, STi Group N topmounts, F/R swaybars and a good alignment.

ranger5oh · 03-29-2005, 02:30 PM

Definitely get the swaybars and at least rear endlinks. Endlinks merely connext your swaybars to your suspension. They are tiny little bars. They dontlook very impressive, but they are important.

Anyway, I did sways and endlinks on my 05, and it completely got rid of the understeer and it handles AWESOME now!

boxered · 03-29-2005, 02:31 PM

I'd recommend Whiteline's steering rack bushings to go along with what Arnie suggested, too.

boost junkie · 03-29-2005, 04:13 PM

what everyone has mentioned so far are good for starters, but if you wanted to get more advanced, you could get into coilovers, subframes, ladder bars, lateral and trailing links (which supposedly make a big difference), and maybe some other stuff I am forgetting.

03-29-2005, 01:43 PM	#1
Padge Scooby Specialist Member#: 74412 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: North Wilmington, DE Vehicle: '05 Impreza WRX STi Obsidian Black Pearl	Best handling/suspension upgrades for an 04 STi? I have come to the realization that I will probably never do anything more with my car, powerwise, after I am stage 2. I would, however, like to still mod the car and I know that there must be plenty to do when it comes to handling/suspension... unfortunately I do not know is recommended, nor do I really understand what some things are (endlinks?) Obviously I want to do the normal things such as lowering and strut bars, but what else can use an upgrade to make the car more competitive in autocross? Sorry for my lack of understanding in the suspension/handling department. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! TIA * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-29-2005, 02:15 PM	#2
Arnie Scooby Guru Member#: 1725 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 99 Subaru Impreza GF silver	I would suggest that you read all the FAQ's here:http://www.whiteline.com.au/faqintro.htm as well as read and keep an eye on this forum: http://www.suspensionparts.info/for....php?forumid=11 Another good thread: http://www.suspensionparts.info/sho...hp?threadid=294 After getting this basic suspension education you can understand and appreciate the benefit when we say get: STi JDM pink springs, STi Group N topmounts, F/R swaybars and a good alignment.

03-29-2005, 02:30 PM	#3
ranger5oh Scooby Specialist Member#: 77752 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Vehicle: 5Sti 2005 Sti OBP	Definitely get the swaybars and at least rear endlinks. Endlinks merely connext your swaybars to your suspension. They are tiny little bars. They dontlook very impressive, but they are important. Anyway, I did sways and endlinks on my 05, and it completely got rid of the understeer and it handles AWESOME now!

03-29-2005, 02:31 PM	#4
boxered Scooby Specialist Member#: 61884 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: buying guns	I'd recommend Whiteline's steering rack bushings to go along with what Arnie suggested, too.

03-29-2005, 04:13 PM	#5
boost junkie Top Scoob 009 Member#: 68273 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Silver Spring, MD Vehicle: 2012 WRX GD Race Car in progress	what everyone has mentioned so far are good for starters, but if you wanted to get more advanced, you could get into coilovers, subframes, ladder bars, lateral and trailing links (which supposedly make a big difference), and maybe some other stuff I am forgetting.