STI Lowering Springs

Terminator1 · 09-11-2003, 08:37 PM

Ok finally today I received my lowering springs for the STI, anyone that has installed these is there anything I need to know before installing them, did you run into any trouble? Also did you have a 4 wheel alignment done after installing the springs?? Thanks!

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rlavalle · 09-11-2003, 08:41 PM

Hi T1,

Where did you get your springs?

Thanks,
Russ

Terminator1 · 09-11-2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rlavalle
Hi T1,

Where did you get your springs?

Thanks,
Russ

Here you go: http://www.rallispec.com/product-susp4.htm

They just got a shipment in from Japan, don't know how long they will last!!

rlavalle · 09-12-2003, 03:24 AM

They're already gone!

Russ

rlavalle · 09-12-2003, 03:25 AM

T1, please install these ASAP and tell us how they work.

Thanks!
Russ

WReX'N · 09-12-2003, 10:33 AM

T1
No Problems installing those spring. They are as easy as can be, if you have the right tools. With out the right tools, you cn find yourself using more muscle than needed.

The rear Bolts were a pain in butt to get of, cause they were on VERY tight, the fronts came of easier.

Make sure you take note of the the Strut Tops and how they are in relation to the body of the Strut. You will see that there is a particular way it is aligned.

I would take all 4 struts out and as you install the springs, and complete the assembl, check it against the stock set, and make sure everything is aligned, that will save you tons of headaches, when you are putting them back into the car.

Took me about 3 hrs by myself.

One cool thing you might want to look at is how thick the Struts are when you have it apart, take the plastic boot off and look at the piston on that thing.

WReX'N

WRXThis · 09-12-2003, 11:33 AM

Anyone install H&R springs on an STi yet?

zacek · 09-12-2003, 12:50 PM

please make sure to take well illuminated pics and closeups (somewhat closeups but capturing the entire wheel) of the gap left between the fenders and tire. I wonder if the H&R will level out the STi? We know that the STi springs will still retain that odd looking gap up in front.

kfoote · 09-12-2003, 12:59 PM

The H&R's lower the STi 1.4" front and 1.3" rear, so my guess is that there will still be more gap in front than in the rear.

WRXThis · 09-12-2003, 01:21 PM

The H&R's lower my WRX very nicely. Think I'll save them for my STi.

CloNeGTS · 09-12-2003, 05:14 PM

Why would you put WRX springs on an STi? If they aren't of a spring rate high enough to go with the stock STi shocks, you're killing the suspension.

WRXThis · 09-12-2003, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CloNeGTS
Why would you put WRX springs on an STi? If they aren't of a spring rate high enough to go with the stock STi shocks, you're killing the suspension.

Haven't done it yet. Trying to see what parts I can save. How do you know they won't work?

WRXinEffect · 09-12-2003, 09:30 PM

How much do the MY04 STi Springs lower by?

rlavalle · 09-13-2003, 04:22 AM

For one thing, the tops of the rear springs are different. You'd need to swap the STi upper spring perch for a WRX one.

Russ

Quote:

Originally posted by WRXThis

Haven't done it yet. Trying to see what parts I can save. How do you know they won't work?

Terminator1 · 09-14-2003, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WReX'N
T1
No Problems installing those spring. They are as easy as can be, if you have the right tools. With out the right tools, you cn find yourself using more muscle than needed.

The rear Bolts were a pain in butt to get of, cause they were on VERY tight, the fronts came of easier.

Make sure you take note of the the Strut Tops and how they are in relation to the body of the Strut. You will see that there is a particular way it is aligned.

I would take all 4 struts out and as you install the springs, and complete the assembl, check it against the stock set, and make sure everything is aligned, that will save you tons of headaches, when you are putting them back into the car.

Took me about 3 hrs by myself.

One cool thing you might want to look at is how thick the Struts are when you have it apart, take the plastic boot off and look at the piston on that thing.

WReX'N

Thanks for the reply, my main concern is the alignment of everything, I have all the right tools to complete the job, it will be around the first of October till I can get the springs in the car, I will probably do a 4 wheel alignment just to be safe, the Subaru dealership here locally does them for about $45 Just wandering if I was going to run into any snags! I'll take pics when complete, I think if I remember correctly that the springs lower the STI around 1 1/4 inches!

zacek · 09-15-2003, 06:40 PM

I wonder when prodrive will have their STi springs ready???

rlavalle · 09-15-2003, 06:47 PM

Too late for me... that's when. I ordered a set from Rallispec as well.

You could probably save $25 to $70 bucks waiting for Prodrive, but I prefer not to wait an indefinite amount of time.

Russ

ForceFed4 · 09-15-2003, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CloNeGTS
Why would you put WRX springs on an STi? If they aren't of a spring rate high enough to go with the stock STi shocks, you're killing the suspension.

Because noone on this site with a WRX is running STi struts w/ aftermarket springs... of course not

All it would take is one little post to the suspension tech. forum to find out if they're "killing the suspension" or not.

It's all really a compromise in strut life anyway, as soon as you start dropping the car you're most likely going to shorten the life of the struts by some amount.

Seriously though, as far as fitment goes you might have an issue with the spring perches as mentioned above.

STi&LT1 · 09-16-2003, 09:35 AM

I did the springs, trailing arms and lateral links...do a search in this forum for pics...GET AN ALIGNMENT ASAP...mine was not right before the install, any time you lower a car its a good idea to get an alignment.

rlavalle · 09-16-2003, 12:24 PM

Was this on your WRX or your current STi?

Russ

Quote:

Originally posted by STi&LT1
I did the springs, trailing arms and lateral links...do a search in this forum for pics...GET AN ALIGNMENT ASAP...mine was not right before the install, any time you lower a car its a good idea to get an alignment.

Terminator1 · 09-16-2003, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by STi&LT1
I did the springs, trailing arms and lateral links...do a search in this forum for pics...GET AN ALIGNMENT ASAP...mine was not right before the install, any time you lower a car its a good idea to get an alignment.

Thanks, yeah I got a coupon from Subaru to get a 4 wheel alignment, I will have it done ASAP!

09-11-2003, 08:37 PM	#1
Terminator1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 41800 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Greensboro, NC Vehicle: 04 WRX STI White	STI Lowering Springs Ok finally today I received my lowering springs for the STI, anyone that has installed these is there anything I need to know before installing them, did you run into any trouble? Also did you have a 4 wheel alignment done after installing the springs?? Thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-12-2003, 09:30 PM	#13
WRXinEffect Scooby Newbie Member#: 19392 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Berkeley, CA Vehicle: 2006 Forester XT Steel Gray	how much do they lower by? How much do the MY04 STi Springs lower by?

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rlavalle Scooby Specialist Member#: 18384 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle 'burb (Kirkland) Vehicle: 2004 STi: 580 AWHP Java Black Pearl	Hi T1, Where did you get your springs? Thanks, Russ

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rlavalle Scooby Specialist Member#: 18384 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle 'burb (Kirkland) Vehicle: 2004 STi: 580 AWHP Java Black Pearl	They're already gone! Russ

09-12-2003, 03:25 AM	#5
rlavalle Scooby Specialist Member#: 18384 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle 'burb (Kirkland) Vehicle: 2004 STi: 580 AWHP Java Black Pearl	T1, please install these ASAP and tell us how they work. Thanks! Russ

09-12-2003, 10:33 AM	#6
WReX'N Scooby Newbie Member#: 5231 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Near NYC Vehicle: 2004 STi W/G	T1 No Problems installing those spring. They are as easy as can be, if you have the right tools. With out the right tools, you cn find yourself using more muscle than needed. The rear Bolts were a pain in butt to get of, cause they were on VERY tight, the fronts came of easier. Make sure you take note of the the Strut Tops and how they are in relation to the body of the Strut. You will see that there is a particular way it is aligned. I would take all 4 struts out and as you install the springs, and complete the assembl, check it against the stock set, and make sure everything is aligned, that will save you tons of headaches, when you are putting them back into the car. Took me about 3 hrs by myself. One cool thing you might want to look at is how thick the Struts are when you have it apart, take the plastic boot off and look at the piston on that thing. WReX'N

09-12-2003, 11:33 AM	#7
WRXThis Scooby Specialist Member#: 3960 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver, CO	Anyone install H&R springs on an STi yet?

09-12-2003, 12:50 PM	#8
zacek Scooby Specialist Member#: 19467 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Chatsworth, CA. Vehicle: 04 WRX STi WR Blue - original owner	please make sure to take well illuminated pics and closeups (somewhat closeups but capturing the entire wheel) of the gap left between the fenders and tire. I wonder if the H&R will level out the STi? We know that the STi springs will still retain that odd looking gap up in front.

09-12-2003, 12:59 PM	#9
kfoote Scooby Specialist Member#: 39180 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Trying to get :unamused: on TV Vehicle: 2006 Ford E350 Parked in a school zone	The H&R's lower the STi 1.4" front and 1.3" rear, so my guess is that there will still be more gap in front than in the rear.

09-12-2003, 01:21 PM	#10
WRXThis Scooby Specialist Member#: 3960 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver, CO	The H&R's lower my WRX very nicely. Think I'll save them for my STi.

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CloNeGTS Scooby Newbie Member#: 23341 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Vehicle: 04 Rex STi WRB/Gold	Why would you put WRX springs on an STi? If they aren't of a spring rate high enough to go with the stock STi shocks, you're killing the suspension.

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zacek Scooby Specialist Member#: 19467 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Chatsworth, CA. Vehicle: 04 WRX STi WR Blue - original owner	I wonder when prodrive will have their STi springs ready???

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09-16-2003, 09:35 AM	#19
STi&LT1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 36645 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Boston, MA	I did the springs, trailing arms and lateral links...do a search in this forum for pics...GET AN ALIGNMENT ASAP...mine was not right before the install, any time you lower a car its a good idea to get an alignment.