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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Impreza parts question

Hey guy my buddy just bought a 95 impreza. He wants to know if the parts from a 98-01 are interchangeable. Thanks
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Of course! The 98-01 parts interchange 100% with other 98-01 cars.

As far as interchangeability with a '95, that's all his prerogative. There's a lot of parts that interchange perfectly, and a lot that don't i.e. strut tops/ trim/ steering splines etc. What's the application?
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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He's looking to upgrade the suspension so like strut tower bars, sway bars shocks or coilovers, and maybe brakes. I have calipers from my 02 Wrx would that work for him?
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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For a 98-01 to 95 interchange:

-strut tower bars work
-sway bars work (ONLY if both cars are AWD)
-struts/tops work (ONLY if both cars are AWD)
-calipers from the wrx will work too, however need new carriers and rotors.
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Ok thanks bro. Do u know about shocks springs or coilovers?
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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for more info on the 1st gen imprezas you can also have him visit rs25.com tons of information to help him out.
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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the hood, headlights, and grill are semi interchangeable
coilover and shocks/springs should be the same as long as the car is awd
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Ok sounds good. I'll let him know. Thanks!!
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