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Old 11-23-2013, 01:30 PM   #12976
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Your doing it wrong. Don't touch the sway bar 2 bolts in bottom and the 3 under the hood, that is it! Then with a big pry bar pull the a-arms down and slide the old suspension out and new in. Watch out for the axles! In the rear same thing but 2 in the trunk and 1 on the bottom.
When I did them I had a 4ft bar wedged in there and 1 person yanked it down while the other aligned the strut in place.
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Old 11-23-2013, 01:34 PM   #12977
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When I did them I had a 4ft bar wedged in there and 1 person yanked it down while the other aligned the strut in place.


Where did you put your breaker bar in? Below the axle...? Angled from the bumper side side of wheel well or door side?
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Old 11-23-2013, 03:36 PM   #12978
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Where did you put your breaker bar in? Below the axle...? Angled from the bumper side side of wheel well or door side?
Inside the a-arm and forget if I had it towards the front or back of car, it's been awhile! Probably the rear because the caliper might get in the way?
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Old 11-23-2013, 05:51 PM   #12979
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Nice, what gauges are you running, and were/what sender?
They're Depo 7-color gauges. http://deporacing.us/

Water temp on the left. Sensor is in the upper radiator hose via hose adapter.
Oil pressure is on the right. Sensor is in a sandwich plate.

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Anyone still on the stock battery? Car wouldn't start today and im pretty sure its that damn battery. If u guys did buy a new battery did you stick to the same size? I will be buying it from costco to save money
I'm still on the original battery. No issues. I had to replace the battery on my old car, I got one from AAA. If it ever failed, they would come to you with a replacement.

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How the **** do you disconnect the front sway bar? It just spins... never loosens.

Trying to reinstall the OEM struts... what a nightmare.
Passthrough socket wrench...
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Old 11-23-2013, 10:05 PM   #12980
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They're Depo 7-color gauges. http://deporacing.us/ Water temp on the left. Sensor is in the upper radiator hose via hose adapter. Oil pressure is on the right. Sensor is in a sandwich plate.
Is there a difference between the temp from the hose rather than the block, also what plate did you use, passport or misimoto?
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Old 11-23-2013, 10:59 PM   #12981
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I'm looking for a remote car starter, I know nothing about them there is one on eBay for 99 bucks that uses the oem fob, do I need the transponder bypass kit? Is it a difficult install?

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Old 11-24-2013, 01:39 AM   #12982
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Is there a difference between the temp from the hose rather than the block, also what plate did you use, passport or misimoto?
I'd imagine that the temps are different. I won't get a reading unless the thermostat is open. I went with the hose adapter because it was easy.

The sandwich plate was just some generic thing that I think I got off ebay.

Everything was installed at 30k in May 2011. Still working great after 1.5 years and 50k miles.
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Old 11-24-2013, 02:42 PM   #12983
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Thanks for the help. OEM struts back in. Car looks like a 4x4 and handles like... well yeah.
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Old 11-24-2013, 04:38 PM   #12984
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Thanks for the help. OEM struts back in. Car looks like a 4x4 and handles like... well yeah.
I know dat feel my 2.5i at one point handled better than my current WRX
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Old 11-24-2013, 04:50 PM   #12985
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Thanks for the help. OEM struts back in. Car looks like a 4x4 and handles like... well yeah.
So the Racelands handled better than OEM?
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Old 11-24-2013, 05:07 PM   #12986
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So the Racelands handled better than OEM?
How were the racelands over all considering cost.
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Old 11-24-2013, 06:04 PM   #12987
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How were the racelands over all considering cost.
They're okay if you're barely lowered. Mine are blown after 6 months of being maxed out. Not worth the money/hassle. Go for BCs atleast, these are junk.

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Old 11-24-2013, 07:12 PM   #12988
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Hey everyone,
So I am new here, and love to modify my car (so far done projector retrofit, fog lights, and other minor changes,) and was looking into changing the standard exhaust in my 2009 subaru impreza 2.5i 5 Door. I wanted a deep sound without breaking the bank. I found this on amazon, after hearing another subaru with them in, and was wondering if this would work on my car, due to the 5 Door only having one muffler.

Thrush 17655 Welded Muffler : Amazon.com : AutomotiveThrush 17655 Welded Muffler : Amazon.com : Automotive
Thanks for all the help, and again, I have never done exhaust work before, so I might be totally off on what I'm posting.
Any ideas are greatly appreciated!
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Old 11-24-2013, 07:22 PM   #12989
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Race lands gave the car better handling but obviously bouncier. Were only installed for a week since they sent me rear coilovers that were seized. Bought H&rs that arrived on Friday but sending them back tomorrow too since you need to use OEM top hats, OEM dust boots and OEM bump stops... $1330 for an incomplete kit, no thank you.

So I guess I'm keeping my Subie stock after all...
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Old 11-24-2013, 07:34 PM   #12990
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Race lands gave the car better handling but obviously bouncier. Were only installed for a week since they sent me rear coilovers that were seized. Bought H&rs that arrived on Friday but sending them back tomorrow too since you need to use OEM top hats, OEM dust boots and OEM bump stops... $1330 for an incomplete kit, no thank you. So I guess I'm keeping my Subie stock after all...
Either buy some BCs for $1000 or Stance's for $1200, they're actually worth it for the quality and lowness.
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Old 11-24-2013, 07:38 PM   #12991
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You should buy some Koni inserts, with some reputable springs (i.e. RCE, H&R, Eibach, etc).

The problem with buying low-end to mid-range coil overs is exactly what you're already running into. Chances are you won't be satisfied with BCs or Stance kits. If all you are going for is look then those may be for you. If you want a solid performing car and reliability/quality to back it. Get a solid strut and spring combo. Or save your pennies for a $2k set of coil overs that do what you want.
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Old 11-24-2013, 07:39 PM   #12992
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Either buy some BCs for $1000 or Stance's for $1200, they're actually worth it for the quality and lowness.

BC's are complete kits? No assembly required or having to rip apart your OEM struts to use parts?

Fancy, yeah just going for looks. My other car is for handling and more fun driving.
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BC's are complete kits? No assembly required or having to rip apart your OEM struts to use parts? Fancy, yeah just going for looks. My other car is for handling and more fun driving.
Stance' handles great too. But yes both are complete kits with dampers for hard/soft ride. The stance's go lower but the BCs will have you tucking almost stock rim maxed out.
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Old 11-24-2013, 08:01 PM   #12994
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Downhill: This is lowered 3+ inches on Racelands. BCs go a little lower than this but obviously the ride quality is way Better. Don't think you'll need to go lower than 4" anyway haha.
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Old 11-24-2013, 11:00 PM   #12995
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Old 11-24-2013, 11:29 PM   #12996
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You should buy some Koni inserts, with some reputable springs (i.e. RCE, H&R, Eibach, etc).

The problem with buying low-end to mid-range coil overs is exactly what you're already running into. Chances are you won't be satisfied with BCs or Stance kits. If all you are going for is look then those may be for you. If you want a solid performing car and reliability/quality to back it. Get a solid strut and spring combo. Or save your pennies for a $2k set of coil overs that do what you want.
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Although I've never tried them before; that's all I hear about them as well.
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Old 11-24-2013, 11:35 PM   #12997
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Any one local and interested in my konis and h&r their for sale again $500 firm... Ready to bolt in no need for cutting stocks apart
I'm surprised that no one is jumping on this... That's a hell of a deal for a solid set-up. And all the hard work is already done.
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Old 11-24-2013, 11:36 PM   #12998
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Also random photo from today...



And the chowdah was delicious.
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Old 11-24-2013, 11:53 PM   #12999
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I'm surprised that no one is jumping on this... That's a hell of a deal for a solid set-up. And all the hard work is already done.
This.

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And the chowdah was delicious.
And this. Awesome. Dont give a F if it's a photo repost
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BC's? Ain't nobody herd of ISC? They're top notch for budget coils!
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