Suspension from ebay
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Do you have a direct fit replacement KONI recommendation, Jamal? Just replacement struts, is what I mean.
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Well they're inserts, so you have to cut apart the stock struts to use them. Or find a cheap set of used struts from a GC so you can put them together beforehand, which you might have to do anyway. The only application they list these days is for the 98-01 RS and the older legacy specific inserts are discontinued. I'm not completely sure they'll fit in the stock legacy struts but it's pretty likely.
As far as complete strut replacement goes there's the AGX and uh, that's about it for performance applications. Nothing from tokico or bilstein or anything.
So there isn't a ton out there these days which does make a cheap set of coilovers tempting. However, if you are willing to do a little more work you'll get a better suspension setup.
I'm not sure whiteline still makes the control springs so the eibach prokit would probably be the best option.
As far as complete strut replacement goes there's the AGX and uh, that's about it for performance applications. Nothing from tokico or bilstein or anything.
So there isn't a ton out there these days which does make a cheap set of coilovers tempting. However, if you are willing to do a little more work you'll get a better suspension setup.
I'm not sure whiteline still makes the control springs so the eibach prokit would probably be the best option.
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Re: Suspension from ebay
i believe i gave tein coilovers on my wagon
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Re: Suspension from ebay
how are they on ur wagon
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Re: Suspension from ebay
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Thats a good price for those, but a $40 ebay model will have no difference in performance.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Really I like the way it looks lol.
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Re: Suspension from ebay
And I need one that will clear my top mount
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Any of the ones that bend back towards the firewal should fit a tmic.
If you hit your bumper at an angle against something, even lightly, those carbon fiber ones can snap. They're only slightly thicker than a straw.
If you hit your bumper at an angle against something, even lightly, those carbon fiber ones can snap. They're only slightly thicker than a straw.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Damn just bid on one hope I get out bidded lol or I will just sell it
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Are they at least very stiff before they break? I didn't realize those were actual CF, I thought they were regular steel ones wrapped in CF-look wrap. Good to know.mike-tracy wrote:Any of the ones that bend back towards the firewal should fit a tmic.
If you hit your bumper at an angle against something, even lightly, those carbon fiber ones can snap. They're only slightly thicker than a straw.
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Yeah I had one back when they used to cost $400, on my Impreza. I was pissed to say the least...
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
Re: Suspension from ebay
I had a set of cheap ones on my old car. Couldn't decide if they made a difference or not. I suppose I could try it on the new car since I have a stiffer setup and more bushings once the summer tires go back on.
One thing that I do hear great things about are the fender braces.
One thing that I do hear great things about are the fender braces.
Re: Suspension from ebay
I think how much the bracing helps depends on what your suspension & tire setup is, as well as what other bracing you have.
I recall noticing a small difference in the front brace, the rear brace not so much (for a sedan), and the fender braces did help things as well. However, it's been quite some time since I've done all those, so my memory is a little fuzzy on how the car felt prior.
I recall noticing a small difference in the front brace, the rear brace not so much (for a sedan), and the fender braces did help things as well. However, it's been quite some time since I've done all those, so my memory is a little fuzzy on how the car felt prior.
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Re: Suspension from ebay
I took off my strut tower bar for a week, and my front end felt very vague going hard around corners I was familiar with. Also there was more wheel squeal than I remember.
I have all upgraded bushings in the front, new tie rod ends and ball joints, and good suspension, wrx wagon swaybar up front, yet I felt a clear difference with the bar.
I am rocking this OEM "SPT" (Subaru performance tuning) steel one on Josh's recommendation, and it fits both AWIC's and the 06-07 style WRX Tmic (and presumably others)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Subaru-STi- ... 0564138346
Might be cheaper at the dealer - I believe I got mine for 60 + tax, though it might have been on sale
I have all upgraded bushings in the front, new tie rod ends and ball joints, and good suspension, wrx wagon swaybar up front, yet I felt a clear difference with the bar.
I am rocking this OEM "SPT" (Subaru performance tuning) steel one on Josh's recommendation, and it fits both AWIC's and the 06-07 style WRX Tmic (and presumably others)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Subaru-STi- ... 0564138346
Might be cheaper at the dealer - I believe I got mine for 60 + tax, though it might have been on sale
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Re: Suspension from ebay
Got out of buying the carbon fiber one
. Any one selling a tower bar that u know of
. Any one selling a tower bar that u know of
2018 WRX
1991 Legacy Turbo
Sold 1989 Lifted Wagon
Sold 1987 Wagon
1991 Legacy Turbo
Sold 1989 Lifted Wagon
Sold 1987 Wagon