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05-15-2019, 09:13 PM | #1951 |
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What's consensus on new strut mounts? Specifically whether it makes sense getting either the group n or the whiteline offset front mounts? I just bought the tein basis to replace my base suspension and wanted to get new mounts instead of having to disassemble my factory stuff. Not sure whether to just get oem mounts or upgrade.
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05-15-2019, 11:44 PM | #1952 | |
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Let us know. If its a 2002-2007 WRX OR STI then yes the STI Group-N mounts are WELL worth it. If its a 2008+ car with under 75k on it then the OEM(stock) mounts are good. If in fact WL has actually upgraded the bearings in the Com-C mounts then yes that would be a good option too. Myles RCE |
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05-16-2019, 08:52 AM | #1953 | |
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05-16-2019, 08:56 AM | #1954 |
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05-16-2019, 11:22 AM | #1955 |
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Yeah you dont need upgraded mounts. I'd use oem mounts(yours) and possibly get the WL caster bushing to get more front caster. Get an alignment to get more front camber and you should be good. The extra caster AND camber will improve turn in response very much so.
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05-16-2019, 11:40 AM | #1956 |
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Wouldn't he also need bumpsteer correction to go with any caster change he cares to make?
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05-16-2019, 11:45 AM | #1957 |
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05-16-2019, 12:05 PM | #1958 |
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05-16-2019, 01:54 PM | #1959 |
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05-17-2019, 03:29 AM | #1960 |
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Does anyone happen to know the spring rate specs on the STI pink springs (from Japan parts) compared to the stock and RCE yellows?
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05-18-2019, 04:47 PM | #1961 |
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Thanks for the reply! ill keep an eye out for some used WRX premium inverted struts.
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05-21-2019, 06:35 PM | #1962 |
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Hey guys quick question; RCE Yellows vs WL front and rear sway bars. Which will make the biggest difference in handling as a first mod?
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05-22-2019, 01:16 AM | #1963 |
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05-22-2019, 01:47 AM | #1964 |
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sorry, it was a pretty poorly thought out question wasnt it.
I have a 19 STI, daily driver with occasional spirited canyon driving. I find the car understeers a fair bit, makes me quite hesitant throwing it into a corner. I'm looking to do either lowering springs or replace the sway bars + end links. I get the feeling the sway bars will have greater efficacy in improving handling however the lowering springs also make the car look a tonne better so I'm hoping someone can convince me that they also help handling a lot too. thanks for your help |
05-22-2019, 10:00 AM | #1965 | |
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Get the springs if you want the look, but don’t kid your self about it being a great performance benefit. It’s fine to want to be a hot boi Then do th real thing for handling improvement and get a good performance alignment. Spend the extra 20$ and throw a set of secondary camber bolts in the front. With those and the springs you should get around -1.7° of front camber then zero front and rear toe. For bonus points get a rear alignment kit, on a budget the cam type lower controll arms and eccentric toe bushings are a good option. Drop rear camber from the probable -2.3° with the springs to -1.2° or so ( half a degree less than front). |
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05-22-2019, 10:37 AM | #1966 | |
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Don't overlook the shocks & struts. They're responsible for providing a feeling of composure and affect things like corner entry and exit, and are a more important part of the handling puzzle than most people give them credit for being. Handling is about much more than how many skidpad g's your car can pull or how flat you can hold the amount of roll down to. Norm |
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05-22-2019, 11:22 AM | #1967 |
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Good responses here.
Springs, rear swaybar, and a GOOD alignment (with GOOD being the crucial piece many overlook) will be a great start. Alternatively, we do have our RCE SS1 coilovers. They're our entry level coilovers in terms of price, but an awesome road & track type suspension. With those, you could stick with OEM swaybars. They'll ride better than OEM shocks + RCE Yellows too. Damping adjustable and come with front lowering camber plates. |
05-22-2019, 01:17 PM | #1968 |
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: I really enjoy my RCE YELLOW springs. I felt a difference in ride and stability. I also got a proper performance alignment, SPL rear control arms, and a set of Michelin pilot sport cups and I can say that the cars' performance is rarely pushed beyond its capabilities. I have done a few track days, and a lot of spirited driving and I'm very happy with how it performs.
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05-23-2019, 10:42 PM | #1969 |
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^ thanks for all the advice above guys
I'll start with the rear swaybar + lowering springs and then go from there |
05-24-2019, 06:13 PM | #1970 |
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05-25-2019, 01:18 AM | #1971 |
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Looking for compatible suspension
Hey guys, not sure if this is the right thread but does anyone know exactly what other Subaru struts/coils fit the 15+? I've seen the 15+ STI fits the WRX but I'm wondering what else I could get and just directly swap into my 17 WRX. TIA
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05-26-2019, 10:01 PM | #1972 |
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Installee the tein basis earlier today. I set it to a 1.6" measurement as per the tein instructions and it's actually pretty low ride height. I was kinda surprised! It's about a one finger gap all around on oem 245/40/18 dunlops. I didn't get much driving time today but a quick trip around the neighborhood to make sure there weren't any noises or anything seemed pretty good. Rides almost like stock base suspension but the steering has firmed up and also much much more quiet than oem base suspension! I used kyb strut mounts so I didn't have to take apart my oem stuff so now sure if that had something to do with it.
I'll post some pics tomorrow. Car looks super aggressive with the drop. Can someone tell me what the max negative camber that can be adjusted on the front camber bolt? I'm gonna wait a bit to get it aligned once things settle but wanted to put some negative camber to match the rear. |
05-27-2019, 07:59 AM | #1973 | |
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05-28-2019, 04:30 PM | #1974 | |
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05-28-2019, 05:05 PM | #1975 |
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That's about what I did . . . and then pushed the camber even further negative by using up all of the bolt to hole clearance in the "more negative" direction.
IOW, the marks on the adjuster don't necessarily represent the limits on adjustment that are physically available. Some cars may have more than others, so you might not have as much of this "extra negative" as I did, or you might have a little more. Norm |
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