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08-12-2004, 01:41 PM | #1 |
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Sti Pink Springs - Please Help
Hi everyone,
Just got a 2005 WRX. I am looking to lower my ride a little without sacrificing too much ride comfort. Does anyone know where I can buy Sti Pink springs that are specific for the 2005 wrx>? Any other recommedations would be appreciated. thanks
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08-12-2004, 03:17 PM | #2 |
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08-12-2004, 03:20 PM | #3 |
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Yes you can use the Sti verison 8 pink lowering springs from the JDM market. In Japan thats what they use on WRXs for a lowering alternative and good ride quality. starting in 2004,the WRX came with a much improved strut and better dampening, so it can handle the Sti sport lowering springs no problem. Our full time guy Mike has them on his WRX, and hasnt had any problems.We sell the real actual JDM springs. 247-217 spring rates.
http://www.racecompengineering.com/product-susp1.htm Hope that helps. 944 turbo guy Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC www.racecompengineering.com 2720 Sisson st . Baltimore, Md 21211 410-366-RACE (7223) 410-707-0108 cell After October 1, 2004 9123 Old Annapolis Rd ( RT.108 ) Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-7223 phone 410-730-5503 fax |
08-12-2004, 04:11 PM | #4 |
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myles made a little typo. the spring rates are 257/217
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08-12-2004, 04:19 PM | #5 |
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Nick , thanks, yeah I always do that.
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08-12-2004, 04:36 PM | #6 |
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What he said
I drove in nhluhr's car with the STi pinks and was very impressed with the ride comfort. -Tom |
08-12-2004, 10:35 PM | #7 |
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thanks for the help guys, i have one more question:
If I lower my car with the STI pink springs, Can I still have 17 X 8's without rubbing? Or do I need 17 X 7.5's? thanks |
08-12-2004, 11:05 PM | #8 |
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Easy 18x8.5 with 245s will work, so yes the 17x8 ..no problem.
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08-12-2004, 11:58 PM | #9 |
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How long are the stock struts supposed to last on the '04 WRX with the pink springs? Seems to be a drastic change in strength.. From what I've read the tophats and struts need replacement? Any extra information or any that has experience with these springs... please let me know. Been researching the issue for quite some time and still haven't been able to make a decision. Thanks.
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08-13-2004, 12:07 AM | #10 |
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One of my employees has them on his WRX and has logged alot of miles, autocrossing , track days, and city driving. HGe has no leaking, an they feel great still. He has an 04 WRX,which came with the upgraded struts. Its very relative, as I have recently realized that not eveyone slows down for decent size bumps in the road, or driveways, etc. some people just hit it dead on. Yes the car can take it, but you cant think the struts will forever, so I get on my employee and wife for just thinking these cars are Rally Acropolis ready,..they are'nt. ITs like anything else, you have to take care of it, and treat it right. Some people are not "bump" savy , and seem to hit all the bumps. I know Mike who works for me will agree, he seems to find his way into every pothole, esp when he is driving my STi !!
944 turbo guy Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC www.racecompengineering.com 2720 Sisson st . Baltimore, Md 21211 410-366-RACE (7223) 410-707-0108 cell After October 1, 2004 9123 Old Annapolis Rd ( RT.108 ) Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-7223 phone 410-730-5503 fax |
08-13-2004, 12:25 AM | #11 |
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I just installed the STi Spec C suspension upgrade from racecompengineering (STi Spec C struts with 04 Pink springs), and it is amazing. Beautiful drop, incredible handling even with the stock tires, and the ride isn't one bit harsh.
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08-13-2004, 12:25 AM | #12 |
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I'm not one to hit bumps "dead on", I actually avoid bumps to my best ability ... How are his pink springs + stock struts performance in comparison to the STi base suspension or any other suspension upgrade in comparison range? Thank you for your response.
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08-13-2004, 12:32 AM | #13 | |
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the overall feeling is impressive. Maybe 90% of a stock STi ride feeling and handling. 944 turbo guy Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC www.racecompengineering.com 2720 Sisson st . Baltimore, Md 21211 410-366-RACE (7223) 410-707-0108 cell After October 1, 2004 9123 Old Annapolis Rd ( RT.108 ) Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-7223 phone 410-730-5503 fax |
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08-13-2004, 12:42 AM | #14 | |
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944 turbo guy Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC www.racecompengineering.com 2720 Sisson st . Baltimore, Md 21211 410-366-RACE (7223) 410-707-0108 cell After October 1, 2004 9123 Old Annapolis Rd ( RT.108 ) Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-7223 phone 410-730-5503 fax |
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08-13-2004, 12:43 AM | #15 |
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Thank you for the information, I might go with just the springs after all, at least for the time being... Oh yea, I was also wondering if you had any experience with Prodrive vs. Sti pinks springs? Might be a stupid question but this has as well been plaguing me for some time now. Can you also pm me with the pricing on the set-up mentioned above.. the Spec-C suspenstion upgrage ( Spec-C struts + Pink springs). Thanks again.
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08-13-2004, 01:09 AM | #16 | |
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944 turbo guy Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC www.racecompengineering.com 2720 Sisson st . Baltimore, Md 21211 410-366-RACE (7223) 410-707-0108 cell After October 1, 2004 9123 Old Annapolis Rd ( RT.108 ) Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-7223 phone 410-730-5503 fax |
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08-13-2004, 11:58 AM | #17 |
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Hey Myles, Thanks again for all of the help. Do you happen to have any pictures of your friend's WRX with the pink springs installed. I just want to even out the fender gaps... similar to the prodrives. Does this spring accomplish this?
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08-13-2004, 12:19 PM | #18 |
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I dont , and he wont be back til monday, but I'll take some pics. I think the one thing that I DO like about the Prodrives is the leveling effect it has, which is what alot of people want, however STi and Subaru both have found that the slightly lower in the rear stance handles very well. So it depends on what's important to you. The Prodrives def do the job of leveling things, but I like the matched firm feeling of the pinks myself.
944 turbo guy Myles Williams Racecomp Engineering LLC www.racecompengineering.com 2720 Sisson st . Baltimore, Md 21211 410-366-RACE (7223) 410-707-0108 cell After October 1, 2004 9123 Old Annapolis Rd ( RT.108 ) Columbia, Maryland 21045 410-730-7223 phone 410-730-5503 fax |
08-13-2004, 12:42 PM | #19 |
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Nis - here are pictures. (as fate would have it, this is the exact set I'm selling, as I bought them from Kanos)
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showth...hlight=springs john |
09-07-2004, 01:49 AM | #20 |
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No one is giving any updates! I'm interested in what you guys who were considering them, thought of the Pink's.
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09-07-2004, 02:04 AM | #21 |
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Well, I would have had some pictures but he had some issues with his car.
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09-07-2004, 02:22 AM | #22 |
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Oh no! Issues are never good when accompanied by a .
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09-07-2004, 09:40 AM | #24 |
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Main thing is he is OK, and maybe,.......learned a lesson.
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09-07-2004, 12:45 PM | #25 |
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Just ordered Pink sedan springs from allsubaru.com. Can't wait!
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