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05-18-2021, 03:13 AM | #5626 |
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07-15-2021, 07:27 AM | #5627 |
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07-19-2021, 01:35 PM | #5628 |
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08-08-2021, 01:29 AM | #5629 |
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ADF lifted
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08-09-2021, 02:05 PM | #5630 |
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08-12-2021, 05:43 PM | #5631 |
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08-17-2021, 06:05 PM | #5632 |
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Hi, All.
I've done quite a bit of searching the forums, and this seems to be the closest thread to what I'm looking for. I'm looking to value engineer my stock 2015 wrx for daily driving gravel, dirt, slickrock and a variety of snow conditions from soft powder to slush and ice. Temperature in the climates I drive in literally ranges from -40 to 116 f. These days, I'm more frequently in the higher end of the temperature spectrum. I'm looking to increase the height and travel of the suspension via springs and shocks/struts in the most cost effective way possible. However, anything I install needs to be an upgrade and not a downgrade. I'm planning on replacing the factory 17x8 wheels with 16x7's. I'm not looking for a shopping list- I'd rather learn how to fish. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank You. |
08-17-2021, 06:06 PM | #5633 |
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Hi, All.
I've done quite a bit of searching the forums, and this seems to be the closest thread to what I'm looking for. I'm looking to value engineer my stock 2015 wrx for daily driving gravel, dirt, slickrock and a variety of snow conditions from soft powder to slush and ice. Temperature in the climates I drive in literally ranges from -40 to 116 f. These days, I'm more frequently in the higher end of the temperature spectrum. I'm looking to increase the height and travel of the suspension via springs and shocks/struts in the most cost effective way possible. However, anything I install needs to be an upgrade and not a downgrade. I'm planning on replacing the factory 17x8 wheels with 16x7's. I'm not looking for a shopping list- I'd rather learn how to fish. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank You. |
09-06-2021, 03:24 PM | #5634 |
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Not lifted, yet Wheels specs 15x7 et +15 the ko2s are 215/75/r15
Im not lifted. but the Fozzy in the back has a 2inch lift with King Springs My wheel specs are 15x7 et +15 the ko2s are 215/75/r15 which equals out to about 27.7 inch tires jinjin Last edited by Jim.mEh; 09-07-2021 at 09:04 PM. |
11-29-2021, 06:00 PM | #5635 |
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Vehicle - 2018 Subaru WRX Lmtd. (non-STi)
Wheels - test fit Method MR502 16x7 +30mm offset, max load rating 1850 lbs, 5x114.3 lug pattern Weight- 19.2 lbs each! (verified with a scale) Fitment- direct fit, no spacers needed and/or extended wheel studs needed, clears front OEM clunky calipers, plenty of space back side of wheel lip vs spindle/upper most strut bolt mounting point, no rubbing issues, and almost flush having +30mm offsets with the front fenders. (+45mm or +48mm offset is ideal but the wheel size choices are limited unless I went with 15's plus a front brake caliper swap which I'm not ready to do just yet...) Tires- (pending) 205/60r/16 92v Michelin CrossClimate2, 640BA Treadwear rating, 3PMSF rated!, weight 22 lbs each! (per Tire Rack) Goal- Grassroots rallying all the way but still completely driveable as a daily! With that said, I'm going for the least amount of unsprung weight therefore it would be counter-intuitive to put a chunky & heavy A/T tire with a tall aspect ratio of 70 (65 would be my maximum as they are even found on VT cars and many other rally vehicles 205/65/15 to be exact). https://flic.kr/p/2mMM9D2 https://flic.kr/p/2mMMtVg https://flic.kr/p/2mMNPXv https://flic.kr/p/2mMPbRL Last edited by 2018_WRX_LMTD; 11-30-2021 at 11:38 AM. |
11-30-2021, 01:10 PM | #5636 | |
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Wheels- Method MR502s 16x7 +30mm offset (direct fit no mods needed) -or- Sparco Terras 16x7 +45mm offset 1" wheel spacer needed + longer wheel studs (e.g.- ARP studs) + open end lug nuts). Not sure of other wheels in a 16x7 unless you go upscale with Braids, Evo Corse because they custom cater to your needs. Tires- you can go several ways with this. But again, given the fact you want to "value" build your WRX start w/ cheap snow tires- a lot of tire manufacturers make these, do a search and you'll get my drift. Authentic rally tires are not made to daily so you'll be wasting your money unless you're serious about competing in actual rally races & want to swap out your rally wheel/tire set up everytime you hit the dirt, snow, trails. For my purpose, I am going with Michelin CrossClimate2 2 so I'll be able to drive on them daily and go off-road (not "offroading" as this term can be misconstrued by readers who don't know any better, per se) at times. 640 treadwear rating plus 3PMSF rated as well. I get some inspiration from VT cars, peruse their website and get ideas. These are the guys responsible for building WRX/STi's for Bucky Lasek, Scott Speed, Ken Block, Travis Pastrana. Hope that helps! Last edited by 2018_WRX_LMTD; 11-30-2021 at 01:16 PM. |
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11-30-2021, 03:57 PM | #5637 | |
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Stock suspension or modified, if so what has been done? |
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11-30-2021, 04:15 PM | #5638 | |
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11-30-2021, 04:18 PM | #5639 | |
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Stock suspension or modified, if so what has been done? |
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12-24-2021, 02:17 AM | #5640 |
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Had to replace an axle and get an alignment so I used it as an excuse to lift and swap out the wheels that came with the car!
07 2.5i Wagon on Forester AGX struts, Impreza Kings lifting springs, Fifteen52 17" 5x100 ET38 wheels & Geolander 225/65/17 tires. Rubbing slightly but hoping it will eventually go away. After the lift but still on the old 18" OZ Racing Supperlegerras that came with the car when I purchased it. After the lift + wheel & tire swap Last edited by Enphenate; 12-24-2021 at 12:55 PM. |
12-27-2021, 01:00 PM | #5641 |
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Using all that suspension travel at the local rallycross.
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01-04-2022, 05:59 PM | #5642 |
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03-03-2022, 06:11 PM | #5643 |
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Finally, got the Method 502's 16x7 +30mm (19.2 lbs each!) w/ Michelin CrossClimate2 92v rated 205/60/16 (22 lbs each!) installed for my daily's (heavy 18" OEM Enkei's are spares). At first I had to test fit this size to be sure everything cleared. As soon as it looked good I mounted the tires on.
https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...d-9b4a12a6f47c https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...4-6620fbc203a0 https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...0-702976b402b1 https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...d-8f176354cf0d Gave them a test run in some back roads.. https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...6-d801c16022f1 Also recently installed Project Mu Sports Inner Brake shoes. These lock up the rears nicely and eliminates the need to install a hydraulic handbrake (a grip more of parts, lines, etc. & of course a more optimal way to go about it but way more work, more time). The VA chassis WRX utilizes the exact same rear brake shoe/disc brake setup as the BRZ, vice versa. Hence the part # is for a BRZ (vendor did not stock them for the VA). https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...f-8110257b83e6 https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...e-324a777fe5c0 https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...2-7c4d813c07ff https://app.photobucket.com/u/foreve...e-6afd32aa3306 |
03-07-2022, 12:51 PM | #5644 |
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Newly lifted with KYB Excel-Gs and King springs.
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06-07-2022, 08:52 AM | #5645 |
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07-29-2022, 07:00 PM | #5646 | |
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I realized I completely missed your response back in November! ::yikes... I need to check NASIOC more often:: I'm on a warpath updating all of my older build threads and such scattered across the internets and THIS is my first stop. Damn, I miss forums. Facebook is CRAP! As to your question, my suspension was all stock for that season, and it served me well. I have since lowered the car with RCE Yellows and didn't have clearance issues on our course. Took it out for a spin a month or so ago and it was a blast! Gave me a chance to get the new wing dirty, too. |
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08-08-2022, 10:31 PM | #5647 |
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Very nice! No worries man.. wow, by spending $5k plus on a cf-wing (esp from VSC) I'd think you would be going for more of a lifted coilover setup as opposed to just buying a new set of lowering springs with factory struts?
Since you're into Rally-X would definitely recommend getting a decent set of gravel coilovers. I am assuming this is already something you've looked into? If not, is there a reason you are choosing not to go that route? Curious... Dirt track looks super fun; that's what I'm talkin' about! No elevation changes and or jumps?! We are in Subaru's (esp. the WRX/STi line) and this is what they're meant for!! Not low and show, but whatever to each their own. Quote:
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08-23-2022, 08:36 PM | #5648 | ||
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Honestly factory struts are more than capable of handling the conditions my local rallycross venue has provided over the years. Unfortunately that's all about to change as the race track is getting sold (not likely to continue as a track under new owners) and the alternative track for my area would be a car killer for my STI even with stock suspension. They'd need to grade the new site or decrease the severity of the elevation changes for me to even consider doing rallycross there, so I'm kind of waiting to see what happens. Quote:
In the meantime I did manage to get a few quick shots playing around on a dirt road while trying to test out an Auto-Follow feature on the gimble I just picked up. It didn't work as well as I had hoped but I couldn't not do something fun with the footage I managed to get. |
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09-14-2022, 03:17 PM | #5649 | |
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A "Celebration Car"? What does this mean, exactly? Never heard of the term, is it new or just something you call your STi.. I get you're commemorating Higgins. Should change it to McRae instead!! That's just me
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11-03-2022, 12:22 PM | #5650 |
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Love the color
Fantastic color and chassis, always wanted to try driving one of those.
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