Sick fascination...the lift kit? On an Impreza?

Overtime · 05-04-2000, 05:41 PM

Call me nuts, but I wonder if anyone has taken the plunge and put the lift kit on the Impreza. I'm utterly fascinated by the idea of an RS up an inch or two. Especially since it would give more room for wheels/tires (I am correct on this, no?).

Yeah, I know, I was dropped on the head a few times as a kid.

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North Ursalia · 05-04-2000, 07:24 PM

Just remember, even though the car rides and inch higher, that doesn't mean the wheel well got any wider, nor the fenders. Larger wheels mean smaller tires and the possibility of having to roll the fenders. It might look kinda neat, yes, but you're also altering the center of gravity and handling at the same time.

Gambit · 05-04-2000, 07:57 PM

Jsut imagine an Outback Sport with no hatch. It's raised 20mm. However not my any lift kit though. Just taller springs.

tom@kartboy · 05-04-2000, 08:06 PM

you can order the ground control coilover setup with 8" springs and be able to raise the car about a inch or so over stock
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Overtime · 05-05-2000, 04:36 AM

Good morning.

Hmm...the Scorpion lift kit says it's a body lift, which just raises up the body, but that 1.5 in. suspension lift can be acheived too.

Am I wrong to assume that the suspension lift will leave room for bigger tires?

Either way, it would be interesting to see.

Have a good one.

Jake_S · 05-05-2000, 02:16 PM

The Imp has no seperate body/frame. It's a unibody, thus you cannot use a conventional body lift,i.e. blocks that raise the body off of the frame.
Tha Scorpion kit, i beleive, uses longer springs to acheive lift.
Jake_S

Dustin · 05-06-2000, 08:54 AM

The Scopion lift kit is a body lift. From what I've seen it is essentially blocks that go above the struts. They space the suspension down 2" from the body/frame. There is also a spring kit, that lifts the car 2". Check out www.autocaresubaru.com for the Scorpion lift kit. Take a look at http://web.one.net.au/~bybsubi/index.htm if you desire more lift.

VALENTA · 05-06-2000, 11:48 AM

I have a feeling one of the members in Canada, here in Montreal will atempt to raise his RS with his coilovers. I do not want to give his identity, but if he ever does it, I will make sure to take pictures.
I have a country house and we were angry last winter that we couldn't go into the trails since our RS was too low!
I have a feeling next winter, we won't have any problem!
Take care!
Jan
P.S. We were going to call it MONSTER RS!

[This message has been edited by VALENTA (edited May 06, 2000).]

WhiteH2O · 05-06-2000, 06:14 PM

Hmmmmmm........ You going to make a kit?

VALENTA · 05-06-2000, 06:47 PM

WhiteH2O, he has the ground control coil overs!

John2.5RS · 05-07-2000, 12:18 AM

Imagine the size of wheels you could put on if you added the fiberglass 22b flared fenders and the scorpion lift kit!

That would be one bad a$$ off road machine!

Silver · 02-08-2001, 08:14 PM

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05-04-2000, 05:41 PM	#1
Overtime Scooby Specialist Member#: 1346 Join Date: Apr 2000	Sick fascination...the lift kit? On an Impreza? Call me nuts, but I wonder if anyone has taken the plunge and put the lift kit on the Impreza. I'm utterly fascinated by the idea of an RS up an inch or two. Especially since it would give more room for wheels/tires (I am correct on this, no?). Yeah, I know, I was dropped on the head a few times as a kid. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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North Ursalia Miss You Mom Oct 1940 - Feb 2008 Super Moderator Member#: 809 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: NH, Land Of Many Trees Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS, '14 For 92 5MT SVX	Just remember, even though the car rides and inch higher, that doesn't mean the wheel well got any wider, nor the fenders. Larger wheels mean smaller tires and the possibility of having to roll the fenders. It might look kinda neat, yes, but you're also altering the center of gravity and handling at the same time.

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Gambit Scooby Specialist Member#: 102 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: The meeting place	Jsut imagine an Outback Sport with no hatch. It's raised 20mm. However not my any lift kit though. Just taller springs.

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tom@kartboy Scooby Guru Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 1999 Outlasting the competition.	you can order the ground control coilover setup with 8" springs and be able to raise the car about a inch or so over stock [email protected]

05-05-2000, 04:36 AM	#5
Overtime Scooby Specialist Member#: 1346 Join Date: Apr 2000	Good morning. Hmm...the Scorpion lift kit says it's a body lift, which just raises up the body, but that 1.5 in. suspension lift can be acheived too. Am I wrong to assume that the suspension lift will leave room for bigger tires? Either way, it would be interesting to see. Have a good one.

05-05-2000, 02:16 PM	#6
Jake_S Scooby Newbie Member#: 556 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Rock Hill, SC Vehicle: 1999 BG9 Outback Silver	The Imp has no seperate body/frame. It's a unibody, thus you cannot use a conventional body lift,i.e. blocks that raise the body off of the frame. Tha Scorpion kit, i beleive, uses longer springs to acheive lift. Jake_S

05-06-2000, 08:54 AM	#7
Dustin Scooby Specialist Member#: 1188 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Ballard, WA Vehicle: 2007 FJ Cruiser Silver	The Scopion lift kit is a body lift. From what I've seen it is essentially blocks that go above the struts. They space the suspension down 2" from the body/frame. There is also a spring kit, that lifts the car 2". Check out www.autocaresubaru.com for the Scorpion lift kit. Take a look at http://web.one.net.au/~bybsubi/index.htm if you desire more lift.

05-06-2000, 11:48 AM	#8
VALENTA Scooby Newbie Member#: 888 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Montreal, CANADA Vehicle: 2011 STI White	I have a feeling one of the members in Canada, here in Montreal will atempt to raise his RS with his coilovers. I do not want to give his identity, but if he ever does it, I will make sure to take pictures. I have a country house and we were angry last winter that we couldn't go into the trails since our RS was too low! I have a feeling next winter, we won't have any problem! Take care! Jan P.S. We were going to call it MONSTER RS! [This message has been edited by VALENTA (edited May 06, 2000).]

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WhiteH2O Scooby Specialist Member#: 452 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: '06 Lexus GX470 '15 VW Golf TDI	Hmmmmmm........ You going to make a kit?

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VALENTA Scooby Newbie Member#: 888 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Montreal, CANADA Vehicle: 2011 STI White	WhiteH2O, he has the ground control coil overs!

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John2.5RS Scooby Guru Member#: 1140 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego Vehicle: 2000 S201 #78, '95 L '13 F150 Ecoboost	Imagine the size of wheels you could put on if you added the fiberglass 22b flared fenders and the scorpion lift kit! That would be one bad a$$ off road machine!

02-08-2001, 08:14 PM	#12
Silver Scooby Newbie Member#: 4094 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Australia	It's not mine, but I like it! <IMG SRC="http://home.att.net/~rsmash/97sube.gif" border=0> More here