WAGON : Specifics / Differences
11-11-2008, 04:15 PM
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I'm looking to get some lowering springs for my 06 wagon. I'm stuck between prodrives or swifts. My question is I know there are some sag issues with wagons in the rear and both brands lower evenly, do sedan springs work on wagons as well? And can we get an all wagon meet goin please? Geezus christ!
The Swift is a great drop and in my case is a beautiful marriage with the Tokico Spec D's. With a wagon you can adjust all four in about 2 minutes flat!
Here's the drop:
If you still want to run Pro Drives, then pick up some of Shane's spacers and solve the issue that way!
http://www.rs25.com/forums/showthrea...ension+spacers
11-12-2008, 12:40 PM
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Ahem. I think you should seriously look at Tein H-Tech springs (sedan). They don't sag in the rear, and they're as close to stock-riding as you can get - depending of course on what you're looking for. If you want better performance, then go STi pinks and call it a day. If you're just going for looks and a good ride, then I recommend the Tein's.
This is just my opinion, but there are several nice springs on the market that work well with the wagons. Sorry to muddy the waters if you've already narrowed it down to those two.
It doesn't get more even than this (and why not take the chance to post pics of my wagon?):
This is just my opinion, but there are several nice springs on the market that work well with the wagons. Sorry to muddy the waters if you've already narrowed it down to those two.
It doesn't get more even than this (and why not take the chance to post pics of my wagon?):
11-13-2008, 04:39 PM
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I didn't measure before and after. Tein's website says 1.8" in the front and 0.7" in the rear. It probably lowers the rear a tiny bit more on the wagon considering the extra weight.
I have zero problems with clearence. I don't ever hit the bump stops, and I have never scraped anything. I've been through a Colorado winter with them and had zero problems with not having enough clearence in the snow.
I have zero problems with clearence. I don't ever hit the bump stops, and I have never scraped anything. I've been through a Colorado winter with them and had zero problems with not having enough clearence in the snow.
11-14-2008, 07:35 PM
#81
question guys! comming in the new year i am going with coilovers & want to change up my rims. i am currently of progress springs & sitting on STi goldies but want to swap for 18's. will i have to roll the fenders on my wagon just to fit 18's? & what offset could i get away with if i do roll my fenders? if i dont have to roll my fenders could i go 18x7.5 & be safe? any insight would be GREATLY appreciated.
11-17-2008, 07:34 AM
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question guys! comming in the new year i am going with coilovers & want to change up my rims. i am currently of progress springs & sitting on STi goldies but want to swap for 18's. will i have to roll the fenders on my wagon just to fit 18's? & what offset could i get away with if i do roll my fenders? if i dont have to roll my fenders could i go 18x7.5 & be safe? any insight would be GREATLY appreciated.
You can easily go with 18x7.5 +48 on 215's and only have to roll a little bit, maybe not at all, depending on how low you are.
11-18-2008, 07:18 AM
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18x7.5 is not a problem... im running 18x8.5 with a 39 offset on 235's on my wagon... and i think im one of the lowest wagons around. You will have to roll your fenders when you go to the 18x8 or more range. Alot of wagon guys are running 18x9 +38 rota g-forces, just be ready to run -1.7-2.0 in the camber range. Bran808 has just pulled off 18x10 +35 rotas with 255's on his wagon but his rears are crazy pulled and rolled. Looks BEYOND bad ***... just all depends on how crazy you wanna go ... and if you want to roll your fenders and get camber done. Ive gone from 17x7.5 +48 to 18x7.5 +48 then 18x8.5 +39 and ill be selling my 18x8.5's in a few weeks to step up to something bigger. Its all basically on how crazy you wanna go !
11-21-2008, 09:47 AM
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Ok so I went with the sti pink wagon springs with a 3/8 paranoid spacer. Would it be wise to get 235s on my stock 06 wrx rims? Or stick with 225s? Should I be gettin 40/17 or 45/17? I also bought a v limited style lip for my wagon and was wondering if anyone had an 06 or 07 wagon that's already done it. I've searched the web for howto's but mostly vague instructions.
01-26-2009, 12:21 PM
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Hey Simonster...I recently bought chinese knockoffs from craigslist and their fine. But you gotta do your own drilling and use their supplied bolts and washers. I'll try to upload a pic sometime later today. It will run you about $125 for the s204 limited front lip wannabe...for only 1/4 the price of the JDM!
01-29-2009, 01:42 PM
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Ahem. I think you should seriously look at Tein H-Tech springs (sedan). They don't sag in the rear, and they're as close to stock-riding as you can get - depending of course on what you're looking for. If you want better performance, then go STi pinks and call it a day. If you're just going for looks and a good ride, then I recommend the Tein's.
This is just my opinion, but there are several nice springs on the market that work well with the wagons. Sorry to muddy the waters if you've already narrowed it down to those two.
It doesn't get more even than this (and why not take the chance to post pics of my wagon?):
This is just my opinion, but there are several nice springs on the market that work well with the wagons. Sorry to muddy the waters if you've already narrowed it down to those two.
It doesn't get more even than this (and why not take the chance to post pics of my wagon?):
02-02-2009, 08:03 AM
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^^^I don't think they make the H-Techs specifically for the wagon. That and I saw them on a couple other wagons and they looked perfect, and came with good recommendations.
04-09-2009, 08:33 PM
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CO's FTW, get springs if you want a floppy ride and potentally blown struts after about 8 months, CO's are the way to go for sure, its worth the saving time... it was for me 