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ucsmfu · 04-06-2014, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

yes

any pics of before and after ?

Turbo95eg6 · 04-06-2014, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Khazzy

I am about to pull the trigger on my springs. You know what...f it, ordering them now

Doooo it!!! If you're already decked out on STI parts, it's a no brainer IMO. These parts were meant to be on this car.

ucsmfu · 04-06-2014, 06:45 AM

might pull the trigger on the STI push start ><

krayzie · 04-06-2014, 09:12 AM

Honestly I recommend doing the flexible tower bar first and then the springs. I didn't like the handling with the springs installed first, just me.

I did pink springs (more rotation) -> flexible tower bar (quicker turn-in) -> flexible draw stiffener (corners on rails) -> will get the pillowball trailing and lateral link kits installed next week (the catalog says this provides more rear end grip on uneven surfaces, I've already spent $60 bucks on non-reusable nuts and bolts at Subaru ugh).

Every part seems to change the steering response a little bit.

I think the next route is to get all of the hard rubber mounts and bushings but I can't imagine the labor costs.

cslntuee · 04-06-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

Honestly I recommend doing the flexible tower bar first and then the springs. I didn't like the handling with the springs installed first, just me.

I did pink springs (more rotation) -> flexible tower bar (quicker turn-in) -> flexible draw stiffener (corners on rails) -> will get the pillowball trailing and lateral link kits installed next week (the catalog says this provides more rear end grip on uneven surfaces, I've already spent $60 bucks on non-reusable nuts and bolts at Subaru ugh).

Every part seems to change the steering response a little bit.

I think the next route is to get all of the hard rubber mounts and bushings but I can't imagine the labor costs.

How about the road quality after installing the flexible draw stiffener?

Did they still keep same comfortable as the stock or become quite
harsh(stiff)?
Thanks.

Kostamojen · 04-06-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by krayzie;1652256I

think the next route is to get all of the hard rubber mounts and bushings but I can't imagine the labor costs.

Most of those bushings (engine, trans, tophats, etc.) Are easy to do yourself.

I replaced EVERY bushing and suspension component on my Impreza and the only ones that required outside assistance were the control arm bushings that had to be pressed out/in. Just take those to a local machine shop and they do it for a few bucks.

Skurj · 04-06-2014, 02:54 PM

This thread is causing an ache in my wallet... my $40 tax refund isn't gonna help... mebbe at bonus time.. but what to choose.. Looks like even $2k doesn't go far on japanparts..

Andrew025 · 04-06-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Skurj

This thread is causing an ache in my wallet... my $40 tax refund isn't gonna help... mebbe at bonus time.. but what to choose.. Looks like even $2k doesn't go far on japanparts..

You can order a lot of Subaru bears with 2k

krayzie · 04-06-2014, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslntuee

How about the road quality after installing the flexible draw stiffener?

Did they still keep same comfortable as the stock or become quite
harsh(stiff)?
Thanks.

The car feels the same straight line. The only difference is when you corner it feels like the car is sucked into the ground a bit, subtle yet noticeable.

None of the STI parts so far have made the ride any harsher, if anything I think they smoothed out the ride actually believe it or not.

I've translated a Japanese car journal before where the owner bought all the STI handling parts for the BRZ, in order of noticeable change from most to minor: flexible tower bar -> flexible draw stiffener -> pillowball lateral and trailing links. They all would supposedly quicken the steering response a bit even with the pillowball equipped links.

SuperDave · 04-06-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chermo12

Regarding the STi wheels, Silver and Black seem to be the most popular choice.
I recently pulled the trigger on a set of Gun Metallic 18's. There are so few pics of this finish, so I was worried it would look dull or too light. But I am so in love with them.

are you on stock height in the second photo? btw, i applaud your choice, i've never seen photos of the gunmetal wheels and they look stunning on SSM!

chermo12 · 04-06-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperDave

are you on stock height in the second photo? btw, i applaud your choice, i've never seen photos of the gunmetal wheels and they look stunning on SSM!

Yup, stock height for now. IMO, the wheel gap isn't even that bad. Thank you, I've always fancied gunmetal wheels on silver cars.

SuperDave · 04-07-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chermo12

Yup, stock height for now. IMO, the wheel gap isn't even that bad. Thank you, I've always fancied gunmetal wheels on silver cars.

what size tires did you go with?

chermo12 · 04-07-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperDave

what size tires did you go with?

225/40/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports

ucsmfu · 04-08-2014, 10:06 PM

anyone with gunmetal STI rims installed on SWP BRZ ?

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