question for subie guys

TTA89 · Post by **TTA89** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:11 pm

Maybe I was confused with the stock shock mounting rule, I just re-read it.

Springs of any origin may be used, provided they fit
without any changes in chassis or spring mounting points.
Spring spacers/shackles may be added to adjust ride
height. Spring perches which are adjustable by means of a
threaded collar are allowed. In vehicles using torsion bar
suspensions, the diameter (but not the length) of the torsion
bars may be changed.

fact5racer · Post by **fact5racer** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:22 pm

Alright, I buy an STi for street use and I cause another whole rule battle

SO in order to stop this battle.....I returned the STi this morning and bought a simple 02 WRX with only 37,000 miles on it instead. So now you guys can start battling over a different class.

rajito · Post by **rajito** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:24 pm

Dude!

My Tein Flex's will fit the 02 WRX PERFECTLY. It'll be a total ST1 class killer car, especially when piloted by one such as yourself!

So when do you want to pick them up?

Seriously though, the WRX is a better car for everyday driving. Far more comfortable, and can play when asked to. STi is just much too much if you aren't taking it to the race track.

Raj

fact5racer · Post by **fact5racer** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:55 pm

Those are probably too stiff for me for street use. Remember I already own 2 race-only cars.

JackFFR1846 · Post by **JackFFR1846** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:13 am

Gary,

Talk with Kevin Foote (the younger) to get the best advise for suspension for your needs in that car.

And don't listen too much to the rest of these subie guys. The cars are great on the track, but except for the old normally aspirated 2.5RS, they don't hold up well over time. A good portion of the subie guys have gone to miatas. I'm a deviant and went to my CRX. I couldn't bring myself to drive a miata racecar and leave the Cobra in the garage. Just too redundant.

jack

RyanC · Post by **RyanC** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:45 pm

JackFFR1846 wrote:Gary,

Talk with Kevin Foote (the younger) to get the best advise for suspension for your needs in that car.

And don't listen too much to the rest of these subie guys. The cars are great on the track, but except for the old normally aspirated 2.5RS, they don't hold up well over time. A good portion of the subie guys have gone to miatas. I'm a deviant and went to my CRX. I couldn't bring myself to drive a miata racecar and leave the Cobra in the garage. Just too redundant.

jack

Also, you are straight.

JackFFR1846 · Post by **JackFFR1846** » Tue May 23, 2006 1:18 pm

RyanC wrote: Also, you are straight.

Damn. I try not to let that show.....living in Mass and all.

jack

zip4zat · Post by **zip4zat** » Wed May 24, 2006 9:02 pm

inebriated post, nevermind...

rajito · Post by **rajito** » Wed May 24, 2006 9:13 pm

zip4zat wrote:Gary,
You could browse the classifieds for a set of 05/06 STi take off struts& springs. The 05/06 are completely different versions of struts & springs than the 04.

I don't think that would work, Joe. 05/06 lower brackets are wider and the bolt holes are further apart. With an 02 WRX, not a lot of suspension clunking issues. Just with the STi's.

Raj

zip4zat · Post by **zip4zat** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:55 pm

duh, I knew that...

wrx struts are the only other options... or you can do what raj did...

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