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Old 07-24-2010, 11:34 PM   #1
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Default 09 wrx springs fit an 08 wrx? N would it lower it?

Need answers from any gurus, much appreciate it!!!!!!

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Old 07-24-2010, 11:36 PM   #2
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it should fit, i duno if it will lower it though
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Old 07-25-2010, 01:37 AM   #3
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Spring rate will be higher, not sure about lowering.
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Old 07-27-2010, 09:23 PM   #4
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You will need the tophats to. IMO it is a waste of time, '09 struts are a "bit" better but again swapping springs is a waste of time.

If you're the guy who takes his beer bottles back for the pennies in your wallet and not for the environment maybe it will work for you.

Actually, there is no hope.
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Old 07-29-2010, 01:07 AM   #5
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It won't lower it but it's a pretty noticable improvement.
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:28 PM   #6
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If you're the guy who takes his beer bottles back for the pennies in your wallet and not for the environment maybe it will work for you.

Actually, there is no hope.
you sounds so bitter...whats wrong? did mom stop paying your cell bill? or u finally learned how to cook..you sound like you still live at your parents place and the only bill you pay is your insurance.

cheer up buddy! there will come time when you have to live on your own..
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:51 PM   #7
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you sounds so bitter...whats wrong? did mom stop paying your cell bill? or u finally learned how to cook..you sound like you still live at your parents place and the only bill you pay is your insurance.

cheer up buddy! there will come time when you have to live on your own..
Jason's remark was clearly sarcastic if you do a lot of suspension work, cutting corners is the worst thing to do. cheer up buddy, he never said you were the beer bottle penny pincher.

Now let's assume if you can do the re & re on the car, as well as get the springs for free it may be worth it, but then you are on a path to upgrade things for very minimal gains.

You might want to give Dales Alignment a call and see what they think on this one; they are experts. Ask for Jason.
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:53 PM   #8
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i appologize for my reply
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:55 PM   #9
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Its all good, what are you after? cosmetic or performance?
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Old 07-29-2010, 02:58 PM   #10
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you ask for help, but you just flamed the one guy who knows the most about your question so even if you call him and beg for help i think Jason will really have to think twice
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Old 07-29-2010, 03:01 PM   #11
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talked to the guy! cool person. thanks for the help! yah i took it the wrong way.
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Old 07-29-2010, 03:02 PM   #12
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im looking for performance, i was thinking of upgrading my handling. im really impresed on some of the upgrades and the amount of better handling these car can handle!
this is my first subie so im just taking it one step at a time i guess
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Old 08-03-2010, 01:01 AM   #13
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you sounds so bitter...whats wrong? did mom stop paying your cell bill? or u finally learned how to cook..you sound like you still live at your parents place and the only bill you pay is your insurance.

cheer up buddy! there will come time when you have to live on your own..
wow interesting reply.

the guy you are hating on is the biggest suspension guru on here. hah! FAR from the description you have painted of him hahahaha.


Anyways, he is right. its a waste of time to replace any OEM spring with another OEM spring unless you get them for free and install them because you are bored. The difference will be VERY minimal unless you are driving a brighton or 98 forester or something and put STI springs in it. If this is your first subaru and you want to do it right the first time, buy something aftermarket that will actually make a difference. i Hear RCE is nice. i think you can buy them at Dales alignment.
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Old 08-03-2010, 01:18 AM   #14
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// its a waste of time to replace any OEM spring with another OEM spring unless you get them for free and install them because you are bored. //
This should be on a tshirt or something!
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